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Standard Motor ProductsSMP -0.22%85 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 10.00% as of Jun. 2026, which is 133% above its 10-year median of 4.30. GuruFocus rates SMP with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 85/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $40.72 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,170 Vehicles & Parts companies, Standard Motor Products ranks better than 57.26% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Standard Motor Products's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 27.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 10.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 2.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 4.40% 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 Standard Motor Products was 27.30% per year. The lowest was -20.70% per year. And the median was 4.30% per year.
Standard Motor Products (NYSE:SMP) 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.
Standard Motor Products 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
SMP vs FOXF, HYLN, PLOW: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Standard Motor Products'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.
Standard Motor Products 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Standard Motor Products's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Standard Motor Products's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
Standard Motor Products 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 10.00% mean?
Standard Motor Products (SMP) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 10.00% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Standard Motor Products and its competitors. This is 133% above median its historical median of 4.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Standard Motor Products ranks #500 out of 1170 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 42.7%.
Is Standard Motor Products' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Standard Motor Products' current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 10.00% is 133% above median its 10-year median of 4.30. The Vehicles & Parts industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.90. Standard Motor Products' value of 10.00% is 44.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Standard Motor Products ranks #500 out of 1170 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Standard Motor Products has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Standard Motor Products' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to FOXF and HYLN?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Standard Motor Products ranks #500 out of 1170 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts Standard Motor Products in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.90. Standard Motor Products' value of 10.00% is 44.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.30 vs. the industry median of 6.90, 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Vehicles & Parts companies is 6.90, based on 1,170 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. Standard Motor Products's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 10.00% is 44.9% 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 Standard Motor Products and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 6.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Standard Motor Products's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 10.00%, which is 133% above median its own 10-year median of 4.30. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 10.00%, which is 133% above median its 10-year median of 4.30 and 44.9% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 6.90. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Standard Motor Products (SMP), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 10.00% 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 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:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 10.00% (133% above median its 10-year median of 4.30)
GF Value™: $40.72 vs. price of $37.01 (9.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 44.9% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#500 of 1170)
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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