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SM Energy CoSM +4.15%67 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.00% as of Jun. 2026, which is 80% below its 10-year median of 19.90. GuruFocus rates SM with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $49.85 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 816 Oil & Gas companies, SM Energy Co ranks better than 56.99% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, SM Energy Co's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -3.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 4.00% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of SM Energy Co was 60.50% per year. The lowest was -50.10% per year. And the median was 19.90% per year.
SM Energy Co (NYSE:SM) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
SM Energy Co 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
SM vs CHRD, RRC, MTDR: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, SM Energy Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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.
SM Energy Co 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, SM Energy Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SM Energy Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
SM Energy Co 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 4.00% mean?
SM Energy Co (SM) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 4.00% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for SM Energy Co and its competitors. This is 80% below median its historical median of 19.90. According to the industry distribution chart, SM Energy Co ranks #351 out of 816 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 43%.
Is SM Energy Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
SM Energy Co's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 4.00% is 80% below median its 10-year median of 19.90. The Oil & Gas industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.85. SM Energy Co's value of 4.00% is 370.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SM Energy Co ranks #351 out of 816 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SM Energy Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SM Energy Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to CHRD and RRC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, SM Energy Co ranks #351 out of 816 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts SM Energy Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.85. SM Energy Co's value of 4.00% is 370.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 19.90 vs. the industry median of 0.85, SM Energy Co 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for an Oil & Gas company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Oil & Gas companies is 0.85, based on 816 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SM Energy Co's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 4.00% is 370.6% 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for SM Energy Co and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SM Energy Co's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.00%, which is 80% below median its own 10-year median of 19.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SM Energy Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SM Energy Co (SM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $49.85, compared to a current price of $37.64 — trading 24.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.00%, which is 80% below median its 10-year median of 19.90 and 370.6% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.85. SM Energy Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SM Energy Co (SM), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.00% 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 SM Energy Co (SM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SM Energy Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $37.64 is trading 24.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $49.85.
GuruFocus considers SM Energy Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SM:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 4.00% (80% below median its 10-year median of 19.90)
GF Value™: $49.85 vs. price of $37.64 (24.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 370.6% above the Oil & Gas median (#351 of 816)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SM Energy Co is an independent energy company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of oil, gas, and NGLs in Texas and Utah. The Company operates in the oil and gas extraction industry, focused on exploration and production activities, onshore in the United States. Its portfolio is comprised of assets in the Midland Basin of West Texas, the Maverick Basin of South Texas, and the Uinta Basin of northeastern Utah.
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