SMP (Standard Motor Products) 12-1 Month Momentum %: 3.62% (As of Aug. 29, 2026)

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SMP Standard Motor Products Inc SMP
85 GF Score
Price $37.01
GF Value $40.72
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Standard Motor Products 12-1 Month Momentum %?

Standard Motor Products SMP -0.22% 85 12-1 Month Momentum % is 3.62% as of Aug. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates SMP with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.72 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,298 Vehicles & Parts companies, Standard Motor Products ranks better than 63.56% on this metric.

12-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-08-29), Standard Motor Products's 12-1 Month Momentum % is 3.62%.

The industry rank for Standard Motor Products's 12-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:

SMP's 12-1 Month Momentum % is ranked better than
63.56% of 1298 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: -11.355 vs SMP: 3.62

Standard Motor Products  (NYSE:SMP) 12-1 Month Momentum % Explanation

Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 12-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past twelve months, but ignores the previous month.

The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.


Standard Motor Products 12-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms


SMP vs FOXF, HYLN, PLOW: 12-1 Month Momentum % Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Standard Motor Products's 12-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 12-1 Month Momentum % 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.


Standard Motor Products 12-1 Month Momentum % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Standard Motor Products's 12-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Standard Motor Products's 12-1 Month Momentum % falls into.


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Standard Motor Products  (NYSE:SMP) 12-1 Month Momentum % Calculation

12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated as following:

12-1 Month Momentum %=( Price 1-month ago / Price 12-month ago - 1 ) * 100 %

* 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 12-1 Month Momentum % →
What does a 12-1 Month Momentum % of 3.62% mean?
Standard Motor Products (SMP) has a 12-1 Month Momentum % of 3.62% as of Aug. 29, 2026. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Standard Motor Products and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Standard Motor Products ranks #473 out of 1298 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 36.4%.
Is Standard Motor Products' 12-1 Month Momentum % too high?
Standard Motor Products' current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 3.62%. Based on the distribution chart, Standard Motor Products ranks #473 out of 1298 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Standard Motor Products has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Standard Motor Products' 12-1 Month Momentum % compare to FOXF and HYLN?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Standard Motor Products ranks #473 out of 1298 companies for 12-1 Month Momentum %. This puts Standard Motor Products in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 12-1 Month Momentum % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good 12-1 Month Momentum % depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, 12-1 Month Momentum % 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 12-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 12-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Standard Motor Products and its competitors. Standard Motor Products's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 3.62%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Standard Motor Products stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard Motor Products (SMP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.72, compared to a current price of $37.01 — trading 9.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 3.62%. Standard Motor Products' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 12-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Standard Motor Products (SMP), the current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 3.62% as of Aug. 29, 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 Standard Motor Products (SMP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard Motor Products stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $37.01 is trading 9.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $40.72. GuruFocus considers Standard Motor Products to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SMP:

  • 12-1 Month Momentum %: 3.62%
  • GF Value™: $40.72 vs. price of $37.01 (9.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SMP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Standard Motor Products Business Description

Other Exchanges SRU:Germany
Address 37-18 Northern Boulevard, Long Island City, NY, USA, 11101
Standard Motor Products Inc is a manufacturer and distributor of premium automotive parts used in the maintenance, service, and repair of vehicles in the automotive aftermarket industry. It operates into four business segments namely Engineered Solutions, Vehicle Control, Nissens Automotive, and Temperature Control. It focuses on the original equipment and original equipment services markets, with a product lineup of replacement parts for engine management ignition, emission, and fuel systems, as well as temperature-control products. The company operates majorly in the United States, with additional sales in Canada, Europe, Asia, Mexico, and other Latin American countries.
85GF Score

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