Top line contracting.
−3.9% YoY versus +0.0% prior. 3y CAGR −4.5%.
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Basic Materials · Market Cap: $3.6B
Fundamentals as of 2026-03-28
All analysis on this page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Fair values are model-based estimates. Always do your own research.
The Question
2 of 2 legendary models say BUY SMG.
What would legendary investors pay for SMG?
These figures are not quotes or opinions from Buffett, Graham, Lynch or the other investors. They are our own estimates, computed by applying the intrinsic-value formulas each investor is known for to this company’s financials.
For educational purposes only. Not a recommendation to buy or sell securities.
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company's ROE and debt-to-equity are non-meaningful — large accumulated buybacks have driven stockholders' equity below zero, so the ratio denominators are uninterpretable. Operating margin and free cash flow are the better lenses here.
Financial story
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company's ROE and debt-to-equity are non-meaningful — large accumulated buybacks have driven stockholders' equity below zero, so the ratio denominators are uninterpretable. Operating margin and free cash flow are the better lenses here.
Bottom line: SMG is rated BUY by all 2 legendary models, 45% below avg fair value $114, but earns a D sector grade (41/100) in Basic Materials. Whether the premium is justified depends on which lens you trust. Drill into the valuation breakdown and sector ranking for the full picture.
2 of 2 legendary models say BUY. Full breakdown by investor and signal is in the valuation tab.
SMG's earnings calendar and history are tracked in the financials tab. Specific dates depend on company-published guidance.
SMG is in the Basic Materials sector. Sector ranking and peer comparison are in the sector tab.
2 of 2 legendary investor models rate SMG a BUY. Fair value estimates and full investor breakdown are in the valuation tab.
Average fair value across qualifying models: $114. See the per-investor fair-value table in the valuation tab.
SMG trades at 34.1x earnings. Sector context and per-investor signals are in the valuation tab.
−3.9% YoY versus +0.0% prior. 3y CAGR −4.5%.
−3.9%Net margin 4.3% versus −1.0% prior (+5.2pp). Operating 10.5%.
4.3%P/E 32.2x — 31% above the 5y median of 24.5x. Forward 14.9x hints at EPS expansion next year.
How does SMG compare?
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Sign in to see the rankingSMG sits at #37 in Basic Materials with a D grade (41/100).