The Scotts Miracle Gro Co (LTS:0L45) EBIT: $363 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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LTS:0L45 The Scotts Miracle Gro Co LTS:0L45
69 GF Score
Price $61.32
GF Value $60.04
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is The Scotts Miracle Gro Co EBIT?

The Scotts Miracle Gro Co LTS:0L45 -4.37% 69 EBIT is $363 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0L45 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $60.04 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $183 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $363 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 19.77%. The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 61.85%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 6.35%.


The Scotts Miracle Gro Co  (LTS:0L45) EBIT Explanation

1. EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Jun. 2026 ))/ count )
=866.4 * ( 1 - 33.25% )/( (3020 + 2829.4)/ 2 )
=578.322/2924.7
=19.77 %

where

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Mar. 2026  Q: Jun. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=732.8/( ( (627.4 + max(619.5, 0)) + (635.1 + max(487.6, 0)) )/ 2 )
=732.8/( ( 1246.9 + 1122.7 )/ 2 )
=732.8/1184.8
=61.85 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(766.7 + 696 + 153) - (385.8 + 0 + 610.4)
=619.5

Working Capital(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(713 + 481.4 + 127) - (310.3 + 0 + 523.5)
=487.6

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) EBIT data.

3. It is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of Earnings Yield:

The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=362.5/5710.976
=6.35 %

* 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 EBIT Related Terms


The Scotts Miracle Gro Co EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's EBIT 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 EBIT Chart

The Scotts Miracle Gro Co Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 756.00 -440.00 -275.20 135.20 350.50

The Scotts Miracle Gro Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 245.80 -180.80 -36.10 396.20 183.20

LTS:0L45 vs FMC, UAN, MOS: EBIT Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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The Scotts Miracle Gro Co EBIT Calculation

EBIT, sometimes also called Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, is a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses. It is the difference between operating revenues and operating expenses. When a firm does not have non-operating income, then Operating Income is sometimes used as a synonym for EBIT and operating profit.

EBIT 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 $363 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBIT →
What does a EBIT of $363 Mil mean?
The Scotts Miracle Gro Co (LTS:0L45) has a EBIT of $363 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on The Scotts Miracle Gro Co.
Is The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's EBIT too high?
The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's current EBIT is $363 Mil. Overall, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's EBIT compare to FMC and UAN?
The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's EBIT of $363 Mil can be compared against companies in the Agriculture industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT for an Agriculture company?
A good EBIT depends on the Agriculture industry context. However, EBIT 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 EBIT mean?
A high EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on The Scotts Miracle Gro Co. The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's current EBIT is $363 Mil. 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 (LTS:0L45) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $60.04, compared to a current price of $61.32 — trading 2.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is $363 Mil. The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT calculated?
EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Scotts Miracle Gro Co (LTS:0L45), the current EBIT is $363 Mil 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 (LTS:0L45) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $61.32 is trading 2.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $60.04. GuruFocus considers The Scotts Miracle Gro Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0L45:

  • EBIT: $363 Mil
  • GF Value™: $60.04 vs. price of $61.32 (2.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0L45 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


The Scotts Miracle Gro Co Business Description

Other Exchanges SMG:USASCQA:Germany
Address 14111 Scottslawn Road, Marysville, OH, USA, 43041
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.
69GF Score

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