SMG (The Scotts Miracle Gro Co) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Aug. 10, 2026)

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SMG The Scotts Miracle Gro Co SMG
66 GF Score
Price $62.27
GF Value $61.01
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is The Scotts Miracle Gro Co Moat Score?

The Scotts Miracle Gro Co SMG -1.02% 66 Moat Score is 5 as of Aug. 10, 2026. GuruFocus rates SMG with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $61.01 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 271 Agriculture companies, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co ranks better than 97.42% on this metric.

The Scotts Miracle Gro Co has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

The Scotts Miracle Gro Co has Narrow Moat: The Scotts Miracle Gro Co has a solid narrow moat due to its strong brand and customer loyalty in the lawn and garden sector. However, it faces competition that limits its pricing power and market share.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes The Scotts Miracle Gro Co might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

The Scotts Miracle Gro Co  (NYSE:SMG) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

The Scotts Miracle Gro Co Moat Score Related Terms

SMG vs FMC, UAN, MOS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
The Scotts Miracle Gro Co (SMG) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Aug. 10, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co ranks #7 out of 271 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 2.6%.
Is The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's Moat Score too high?
The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co ranks #7 out of 271 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 Moat Score compare to FMC and UAN?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co ranks #7 out of 271 companies for Moat Score. This places The Scotts Miracle Gro Co in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for an Agriculture company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Agriculture industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's current Moat Score is 5. 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 $61.01, compared to a current price of $62.27 — trading 2.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Scotts Miracle Gro Co (SMG), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Aug. 10, 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 $61.01. GuruFocus considers The Scotts Miracle Gro Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SMG:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $61.01 vs. price of $62.27 (2.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 5 warning signs

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.

The Scotts Miracle Gro Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 0L45:UKSCQA: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.
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