The Scotts Miracle Gro Co (FRA:SCQA) EV-to-EBITDA: 13.12 (As of Aug. 11, 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:SCQA The Scotts Miracle Gro Co FRA:SCQA
69 GF Score
Price €53.92
GF Value €52.79
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is The Scotts Miracle Gro Co EV-to-EBITDA?

The Scotts Miracle Gro Co FRA:SCQA +1.28% 69 EV-to-EBITDA is 13.12 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 13.87. GuruFocus rates FRA:SCQA with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €52.79 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 213 Agriculture companies, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co ranks worse than 63.85% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's enterprise value is €4,942 Mil. The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €377 Mil. Therefore, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 13.12.

The historical rank and industry rank for The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:SCQA' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -303.79   Med: 13.87   Max: 66.66
Current: 13.21

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of The Scotts Miracle Gro Co was 66.66. The lowest was -303.79. And the median was 13.87.

FRA:SCQA's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
63.85% of 213 companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 9.74 vs FRA:SCQA: 13.21

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-11), The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's stock price is €53.92. The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €1.058. Therefore, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 50.96.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


The Scotts Miracle Gro Co  (FRA:SCQA) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=53.92/1.058
=50.96

The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's share price for today is €53.92.
The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's 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 €1.058.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


The Scotts Miracle Gro Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


The Scotts Miracle Gro Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA Chart

The Scotts Miracle Gro Co Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EV-to-EBITDA
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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
EV-to-EBITDA 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 18.07 13.24 13.24 11.84 13.99

FRA:SCQA vs FMC, UAN, MOS: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

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

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

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


FRA:SCQA
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The Scotts Miracle Gro Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=4942.045/376.756
=13.12

The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's current Enterprise Value is €4,942 Mil.
The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's EBITDA 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 €377 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 EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 13.12 mean?
The Scotts Miracle Gro Co (FRA:SCQA) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 13.12 as of Aug. 11, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on The Scotts Miracle Gro Co. This is near median its historical median of 13.87. According to the industry distribution chart, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co ranks #136 out of 213 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 63.8%.
Is The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.12 is near median its 10-year median of 13.87. The Agriculture industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.74. The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's value of 13.12 is 34.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co ranks #136 out of 213 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 EV-to-EBITDA compare to FMC and UAN?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co ranks #136 out of 213 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places The Scotts Miracle Gro Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.74. The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's value of 13.12 is 34.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.87 vs. the industry median of 9.74, The Scotts Miracle Gro 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 EV-to-EBITDA for an Agriculture company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Agriculture companies is 9.74, based on 213 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.12 is 34.7% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on The Scotts Miracle Gro Co. For the Agriculture industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.12, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.87. 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 (FRA:SCQA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €52.79, compared to a current price of €53.92 — trading 2.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.12, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.87 and 34.7% above the Agriculture industry median of 9.74. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Scotts Miracle Gro Co (FRA:SCQA), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.12 as of Aug. 11, 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 (FRA:SCQA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €53.92 is trading 2.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €52.79. GuruFocus considers The Scotts Miracle Gro Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SCQA:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 13.12 (near median its 10-year median of 13.87)
  • GF Value™: €52.79 vs. price of €53.92 (2.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 34.7% above the Agriculture median (#136 of 213)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SCQA 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:USA0L45:UK
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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