The Scotts Miracle Gro CoSMG +0.35%64 Current Ratio is 1.27 as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 1.79. GuruFocus rates SMG with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $60.28 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 258 Agriculture companies, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co ranks worse than 68.22% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.27.
The Scotts Miracle Gro Co has a current ratio of 1.27. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SMG'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.27 Med: 1.79 Max: 2.72
Current: 1.27
During the past 13 years, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's highest Current Ratio was 2.72. The lowest was 1.27. And the median was 1.79.
SMG's Current Ratio is ranked worse than 68.22% of 258
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 1.575
vs SMG: 1.27
The Scotts Miracle Gro Co (NYSE:SMG) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
The Scotts Miracle Gro Co Current Ratio Related Terms
The Scotts Miracle Gro Co Current Ratio Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
The Scotts Miracle Gro Co Current Ratio vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's Current Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
The Scotts Miracle Gro Co (SMG) has a Current Ratio of 1.27 as of Mar. 2026. This is 29% below median its historical median of 1.79. Over the past decade, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's Current Ratio has ranged from 1.27 to 2.72. According to the industry distribution chart, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co ranks #176 out of 258 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 68.2%.
Is The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's Current Ratio too high?
The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's current Current Ratio of 1.27 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 1.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.27 to a high of 2.72. The Agriculture industry median Current Ratio is 1.58. The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's value of 1.27 is 19.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co ranks #176 out of 258 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's Current Ratio compare to FMC and UAN?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co ranks #176 out of 258 companies for Current Ratio. This places The Scotts Miracle Gro Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.58. The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's value of 1.27 is 19.4% below this benchmark. Historically, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.27 to 2.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.79 vs. the industry median of 1.58, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Current Ratio for an Agriculture company?
The median Current Ratio among Agriculture companies is 1.58, based on 258 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's current Current Ratio of 1.27 is 19.4% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Agriculture industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's current Current Ratio is 1.27, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 1.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Scotts Miracle Gro Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co (SMG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $60.28, compared to a current price of $65.48 — trading 8.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.27, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 1.79 and 19.4% below the Agriculture industry median of 1.58. The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Scotts Miracle Gro Co (SMG), the current Current Ratio is 1.27 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is The Scotts Miracle Gro Co (SMG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $65.48 is trading 8.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $60.28.
GuruFocus considers The Scotts Miracle Gro Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SMG:
Current Ratio: 1.27 (29% below median its 10-year median of 1.79)
GF Value™: $60.28 vs. price of $65.48 (8.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 19.4% below the Agriculture median (#176 of 258)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SMG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Scotts Miracle-Gro is the largest purveyor of home lawn and gardening products in the US. The company sells a broad range of lawncare products, including grass seed, fertilizer, and lawn-related weed, animal, and disease control. US consumer typically generates the vast majority of companywide revenue and profits. Its lawncare and gardening products are well-recognized brands in the US, including Scotts, Miracle-Gro, Roundup, Ortho, and Tomcat. Over half of revenue typically comes from Home Depot and Lowe's, as Scotts' products are featured at both home improvement retailers.
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