SM (SM Energy Co) Growth Rank: 8 (As of Aug. 20, 2026) — 60% Above Median

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67 GF Score
Price $37.64
GF Value $49.85
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is SM Energy Co Growth Rank?

SM Energy Co SM +4.15% 67 Growth Rank is 8 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 60% above its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates SM with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $49.85 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

SM Energy Co has the Growth Rank of 8.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

SM vs CHRD, RRC, MTDR: Growth Rank Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, SM Energy Co's Growth Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, SM Energy Co's Growth Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SM Energy Co's Growth Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Growth Rank →
What does a Growth Rank of 8 mean?
SM Energy Co (SM) has a Growth Rank of 8 as of Aug. 20, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on SM Energy Co and its competitors. This is 60% above median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, SM Energy Co's Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 9.00.
Is SM Energy Co's Growth Rank too high?
SM Energy Co's current Growth Rank of 8 is 60% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, SM Energy Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SM Energy Co's Growth Rank compare to CHRD and RRC?
SM Energy Co's Growth Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. Historically, SM Energy Co's own Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Growth Rank for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on SM Energy Co and its competitors. SM Energy Co's current Growth Rank is 8, which is 60% above median its own 10-year median of 5.00. 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 (SM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $49.85, compared to a current price of $37.64 — trading 24.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 8, which is 60% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. SM Energy Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SM Energy Co (SM), the current Growth Rank is 8 as of Aug. 20, 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 (SM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SM Energy Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $37.64 is trading 24.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $49.85. GuruFocus considers SM Energy Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SM:

  • Growth Rank: 8 (60% above median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: $49.85 vs. price of $37.64 (24.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 6 warning signs

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

SM Energy Co Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges 0KZA:UKSJL:Germany
Address 1700 Lincoln Street, Suite 3200, Denver, CO, USA, 80203
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.
67GF Score

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