SM Energy CoLTS:0KZA +0.59%64 OCF Margin % is 43.33% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 51.17. GuruFocus rates LTS:0KZA with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $50.28 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 905 Oil & Gas companies, SM Energy Co ranks better than 91.71% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for SM Energy Co's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0KZA'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 40.89 Med: 51.17 Max: 70.23
Current: 57.43
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of SM Energy Co was 70.23%. The lowest was 40.89%. And the median was 51.17%.
LTS:0KZA's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 91.71% of 905
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 13.96
vs LTS:0KZA: 57.43
SM Energy Co OCF Margin % Related Terms
SM Energy Co OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SM Energy Co's OCF Margin % 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.
LTS:0KZA vs CHRD, MTDR, RRC: OCF Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, SM Energy Co's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Margin % 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 OCF Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, SM Energy Co's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SM Energy Co's OCF Margin % 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.
SM Energy Co (LTS:0KZA) has a OCF Margin % of 43.33% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on SM Energy Co and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 51.17. Over the past decade, SM Energy Co's OCF Margin % has ranged from 40.89 to 70.23. According to the industry distribution chart, SM Energy Co ranks #75 out of 905 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 8.3%.
Is SM Energy Co's OCF Margin % too high?
SM Energy Co's current OCF Margin % of 43.33% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 51.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 40.89 to a high of 70.23. The Oil & Gas industry median OCF Margin % is 13.96. SM Energy Co's value of 43.33% is 210.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SM Energy Co ranks #75 out of 905 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SM Energy Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SM Energy Co's OCF Margin % compare to CHRD and MTDR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, SM Energy Co ranks #75 out of 905 companies for OCF Margin %. This places SM Energy Co in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 13.96. SM Energy Co's value of 43.33% is 210.4% above this benchmark. Historically, SM Energy Co's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 40.89 to 70.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 51.17 vs. the industry median of 13.96, 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 OCF Margin % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median OCF Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 13.96, based on 905 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SM Energy Co's current OCF Margin % of 43.33% is 210.4% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on SM Energy Co and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median OCF Margin % is 13.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SM Energy Co's current OCF Margin % is 43.33%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 51.17. 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 (LTS:0KZA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $50.28, compared to a current price of $27.50 — trading 45.3% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 43.33%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 51.17 and 210.4% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 13.96. SM Energy Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SM Energy Co (LTS:0KZA), the current OCF Margin % is 43.33% as of Mar. 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 (LTS:0KZA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SM Energy Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $27.50 is trading 45.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $50.28.
GuruFocus considers SM Energy Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0KZA:
OCF Margin %: 43.33% (15% below median its 10-year median of 51.17)
GF Value™: $50.28 vs. price of $27.50 (45.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 210.4% above the Oil & Gas median (#75 of 905)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0KZA 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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