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During the past 12 months, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 37.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -3.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -22.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -3.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 84.60% per year. The lowest was -44.90% per year. And the median was 9.00% per year.
The Scotts Miracle Gro Co (NYSE:SMG) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
The Scotts Miracle Gro Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
The Scotts Miracle Gro Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) can be seen below:
* 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
SMG vs FMC, UAN, IPI: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE 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 PE Ratio vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's PE Ratio falls into.
The Scotts Miracle Gro Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.15
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.15 mean?
The Scotts Miracle Gro Co (SMG) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.15 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on The Scotts Miracle Gro Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co ranks #105 out of 213 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 49.3%.
Is The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.15. Based on the distribution chart, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co ranks #105 out of 213 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to FMC and UAN?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co ranks #105 out of 213 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This puts The Scotts Miracle Gro Co in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for an Agriculture company?
A good Earnings per Share (Diluted) depends on the Agriculture industry context. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on The Scotts Miracle Gro Co and its competitors. The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.15. 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 $60.29, compared to a current price of $60.09 — trading 0.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.15. The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Scotts Miracle Gro Co (SMG), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.15 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 The Scotts Miracle Gro Co (SMG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $60.09 is trading 0.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $60.29.
GuruFocus considers The Scotts Miracle Gro Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SMG:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $1.15
GF Value™: $60.29 vs. price of $60.09 (0.3% below fair value)
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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