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The Scotts Miracle Gro CoSMG -1.02%66 FCF Yield % is 7.26 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 38% above its 10-year median of 5.25. GuruFocus rates SMG with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $60.97 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 260 Agriculture companies, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co ranks better than 80% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
The Scotts Miracle Gro Co FCF Yield % Related Terms
The Scotts Miracle Gro Co FCF Yield % Historical Data
* 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.
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's FCF Yield % falls into.
* 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 (SMG) has a FCF Yield % of 7.26 as of Aug. 11, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on The Scotts Miracle Gro Co and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 5.25. According to the industry distribution chart, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co ranks #52 out of 260 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 20%.
Is The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's FCF Yield % too high?
The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's current FCF Yield % of 7.26 is 38% above median its 10-year median of 5.25. The Agriculture industry median FCF Yield % is 0.04. The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's value of 7.26 is 20642.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co ranks #52 out of 260 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's FCF Yield % compare to FMC and UAN?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co ranks #52 out of 260 companies for FCF Yield %. This places The Scotts Miracle Gro Co in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Yield % is 0.04. The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's value of 7.26 is 20642.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.25 vs. the industry median of 0.04, 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 FCF Yield % for an Agriculture company?
The median FCF Yield % among Agriculture companies is 0.04, based on 260 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's current FCF Yield % of 7.26 is 20642.9% 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on The Scotts Miracle Gro Co and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median FCF Yield % is 0.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's current FCF Yield % is 7.26, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 5.25. 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 $60.97, compared to a current price of $62.27 — trading 2.1% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 7.26, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 5.25 and 20642.9% above the Agriculture industry median of 0.04. The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Scotts Miracle Gro Co (SMG), the current FCF Yield % is 7.26 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 (SMG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $62.27 is trading 2.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $60.97.
GuruFocus considers The Scotts Miracle Gro Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SMG:
FCF Yield %: 7.26 (38% above median its 10-year median of 5.25)
GF Value™: $60.97 vs. price of $62.27 (2.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20642.9% above the Agriculture median (#52 of 260)
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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