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Standard Motor ProductsSMP -0.22%85 Debt-to-Equity is 0.94 as of Jun. 2026, which is 236% above its 10-year median of 0.28. GuruFocus rates SMP with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.72 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,225 Vehicles & Parts companies, Standard Motor Products ranks worse than 74.29% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Standard Motor Products's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SMP'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06 Med: 0.28 Max: 1.18
Current: 0.94
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Standard Motor Products was 1.18. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 0.28.
SMP's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 74.29% of 1225
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs SMP: 0.94
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Standard Motor Products Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Standard Motor Products Debt-to-Equity 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.
SMP vs FOXF, HYLN, PLOW: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Standard Motor Products's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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.
Standard Motor Products Debt-to-Equity vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Standard Motor Products's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Standard Motor Products's Debt-to-Equity 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.
Standard Motor Products (SMP) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.94 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Standard Motor Products and its competitors. This is 236% above median its historical median of 0.28. Over the past decade, Standard Motor Products' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.06 to 1.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Standard Motor Products ranks #910 out of 1225 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 74.3%.
Is Standard Motor Products' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Standard Motor Products' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.94 is 236% above median its 10-year median of 0.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 1.18. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Standard Motor Products' value of 0.94 is 104.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Standard Motor Products ranks #910 out of 1225 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Standard Motor Products has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Standard Motor Products' Debt-to-Equity compare to FOXF and HYLN?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Standard Motor Products ranks #910 out of 1225 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Standard Motor Products in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Standard Motor Products' value of 0.94 is 104.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Standard Motor Products' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.06 to 1.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.28 vs. the industry median of 0.46, Standard Motor Products has consistently been above 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.46, based on 1,225 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Standard Motor Products's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.94 is 104.3% above 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Standard Motor Products and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Standard Motor Products's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.94, which is 236% above median its own 10-year median of 0.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Standard Motor Products stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard Motor Products (SMP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.72, compared to a current price of $37.01 — trading 9.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.94, which is 236% above median its 10-year median of 0.28 and 104.3% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.46. Standard Motor Products' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Standard Motor Products (SMP), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.94 as of Jun. 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 Standard Motor Products (SMP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard Motor Products stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $37.01 is trading 9.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $40.72.
GuruFocus considers Standard Motor Products to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SMP:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.94 (236% above median its 10-year median of 0.28)
GF Value™: $40.72 vs. price of $37.01 (9.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 104.3% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#910 of 1225)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SMP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Standard Motor Products Inc is a manufacturer and distributor of premium automotive parts used in the maintenance, service, and repair of vehicles in the automotive aftermarket industry. It operates into four business segments namely Engineered Solutions, Vehicle Control, Nissens Automotive, and Temperature Control. It focuses on the original equipment and original equipment services markets, with a product lineup of replacement parts for engine management ignition, emission, and fuel systems, as well as temperature-control products. The company operates majorly in the United States, with additional sales in Canada, Europe, Asia, Mexico, and other Latin American countries.
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