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The Scotts Miracle Gro CoSMG -1.02%66 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.29 as of Jun. 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 0.55. 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 126 Agriculture companies, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co ranks worse than 80.16% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.29.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SMG'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27 Med: 0.55 Max: 2.18
Current: 0.65
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of The Scotts Miracle Gro Co was 2.18. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 0.55.
SMG's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 80.16% of 126
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 0.36
vs SMG: 0.65
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of The Scotts Miracle Gro Co was 6.43%. The lowest was 0.98%. And the median was 2.64%.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of The Scotts Miracle Gro Co was 58.70% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 5.70% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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The Scotts Miracle Gro Co (NYSE:SMG) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
The Scotts Miracle Gro Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
The Scotts Miracle Gro Co Dividend Payout Ratio 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.
The Scotts Miracle Gro Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
SMG vs FMC, UAN, MOS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
The Scotts Miracle Gro Co Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.29 as of Jun. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on The Scotts Miracle Gro Co and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 0.55. Over the past decade, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 2.18. According to the industry distribution chart, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co ranks #101 out of 126 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 80.2%.
Is The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.29 is 47% below median its 10-year median of 0.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 2.18. The Agriculture industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's value of 0.29 is 19.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co ranks #101 out of 126 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to FMC and UAN?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co ranks #101 out of 126 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places The Scotts Miracle Gro Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's value of 0.29 is 19.4% below this benchmark. Historically, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 2.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.55 vs. the industry median of 0.36, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co has consistently been below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for an Agriculture company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Agriculture companies is 0.36, based on 126 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.29 is 19.4% below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on The Scotts Miracle Gro Co and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.29, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 0.55. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.29, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 0.55 and 19.4% below the Agriculture industry median of 0.36. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Scotts Miracle Gro Co (SMG), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.29 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 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:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.29 (47% below median its 10-year median of 0.55)
GF Value™: $60.97 vs. price of $62.27 (2.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 19.4% below the Agriculture median (#101 of 126)
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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