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SMP

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Standard Motor Products, Inc. · Consumer Cyclical · United States · $827M · Avg Vol: $6M/d

83
StockRank
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Q
57
V
69
M
54
P/E (TTM)
10.6x
ROE
12.5%
D/E
1.0x
Dividend %
3.3%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Standard Motor Products makes automotive replacement parts for the US aftermarket, a defensive category, but the quality score is weak (Q57) and the company has taken on acquisition debt while facing direct tariff exposure on imported components. Nothing adverse is known on accounting, so the default applies.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Standard Motor Products, Inc. manufactures and distributes replacement parts for motor vehicles in the automotive aftermarket, including temperature control and engine management components. It is a well-established supplier in the automotive aftermarket, leveraging a broad product portfolio, strong brand recognition, and an extensive distribution network. The company focuses on providing quality replacement parts for a wide range of vehicle makes and models, catering to the ongoing maintenance and repair needs of an aging vehicle fleet.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year20212022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue1.4B1.4B1.5B1.8B9.3%1.8B1.9B1.9B4.0%
EPS4.102.551.571.261.88-17.7%3.931.982.2810.2%
Shares21.6M21.9M21.9M22.1M+2.6%22.3M
Debt280.3M245.2M660.5M712.1M36.4%697.8M
Equity610.0M635.1M615.7M683.7M3.9%
Op CF-27.5M144.3M76.7M57.4M-36.9%121.6M
Inv CF-27.8M-25.7M-418.7M-35.7M
Fin CF55.5M-109.6M349.5M-0.3M
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PRICE (1Y)-2.8%
37.0138.1439.2740.4041.53Jul 29Aug 19Sep 9
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$39.38
RSI (14)
54.0
52W High
$44.89
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
57
ROIC
9.4%54.4
ROE
12.5%66.0
GP/Assets
29.4%56.2
Op. Margin
12.9%76.8
FCF/Assets
3.3%44.7
Piotroski
891.6
Int. Cover
4.5x38.6
D/E Ratio
0.95x26.3
Current Ratio
2.00x66.4
Value
69
P/E (TTM)
10.6x77.7
EV/EBITDA
6.1x78.0
P/FCF
12.7x56.5
P/B
1.3x60.5
P/S
0.5x72.4
Div Yield
3.3%61.0
Momentum
54
52W High %
88%75.8
RS 6M
-3%66.5
SMA 50/200
1.01x57.6
EPS Rev 4W
-1.1%17.2
EPS Rev 12W
-1.1%30.4
EPS Improve
+24%39.2
Q Growth
20%56.1

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$827M
P/E (Forward)
8.5x
Gross Margin
32.0%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Cyclical, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of SMP are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
SMPStandard Motor Products, Inc.(you)$827M83Strong Buy
THRMGentherm Incorporated$1.2B73Buy
MLRMiller Industries, Inc.$644M69Buy
1316.HKNexteer Automotive Group Limited$1.6B77Buy
STRTStrattec Security Corporation$298M84Strong Buy
PLOWDouglas Dynamics, Inc.$1.2B69Buy
XPELXPEL, Inc.$1.4B70Buy
VCVisteon Corporation$2.7B77Buy
PHINPHINIA Inc.$2.5B71Buy
GNTXGentex Corporation$4.8B84Strong Buy

Peer medians: ROE 8.4% · P/E 19.7x · Gross margin 36.7%

Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP): Stock Score Summary

Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) has a MoatMap StockRank of 83/100 based on Quality (57/100), Value (69/100), and Momentum (54/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Standard Motor Products makes automotive replacement parts for the US aftermarket, a defensive category, but the quality score is weak (Q57) and the company has taken on acquisition debt while facing direct tariff exposure on imported components. Nothing adverse is known on accounting, so the default applies.

Standard Motor Products, Inc. manufactures and distributes replacement parts for motor vehicles in the automotive aftermarket, including temperature control and engine management components. It is a well-established supplier in the automotive aftermarket, leveraging a broad product portfolio, strong brand recognition, and an extensive distribution network. The company focuses on providing quality replacement parts for a wide range of vehicle makes and models, catering to the ongoing maintenance and repair needs of an aging vehicle fleet.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$39.38
Market Cap$827M
P/E (TTM)10.57
P/E (Forward)8.50
Price/Book1.29
Return on Equity12.5%
Return on Invested Capital9.4%
Debt/Equity0.95x
Gross Margin32.0%
Operating Margin12.9%
Revenue Growth1.6%
Dividend Yield3.3%
Free Cash Flow$65M

Standard Motor Products, Inc. operates in the Auto Parts industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Standard Motor Products, Inc.’s (SMP) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) is 83/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (57), Value (69), and Momentum (54) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Standard Motor Products, Inc. have an economic moat?
Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) has a Quality factor score of 57/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Standard Motor Products, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 83/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Standard Motor Products, Inc. in?
Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Auto Parts industry (United States).