Sao Martinho (BSP:SMTO3) Profitability Rank: 8 (As of Mar. 2026) — 11% Below Median

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BSP:SMTO3 Sao Martinho SA BSP:SMTO3
74 GF Score
Price R$14.27
GF Value R$25.43
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Sao Martinho Profitability Rank?

Sao Martinho BSP:SMTO3 -0.21% 74 Profitability Rank is 8 as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 9.00. GuruFocus rates BSP:SMTO3 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of R$25.43 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Sao Martinho has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Sao Martinho's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.20%. As of today, Sao Martinho's Piotroski F-Score is 7.


Sao Martinho Profitability Rank Related Terms


BSP:SMTO3 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sao Martinho's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability 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.


Sao Martinho Profitability Rank vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sao Martinho's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sao Martinho's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Sao Martinho Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Sao Martinho has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Sao Martinho's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=385.913 / 2243.658
=17.20 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 7, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Sao Martinho has an F-score of 7. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Warning Sign:

Sao Martinho SA operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -10%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 8 mean?
Sao Martinho (BSP:SMTO3) has a Profitability Rank of 8 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Sao Martinho and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 9.00. Over the past decade, Sao Martinho's Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 to 10.00.
Is Sao Martinho's Profitability Rank too high?
Sao Martinho's current Profitability Rank of 8 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 9.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Sao Martinho has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sao Martinho's Profitability Rank compare to LIN and SHW?
Sao Martinho's Profitability Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. Historically, Sao Martinho's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 to 10.00 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 Profitability Rank for a Chemicals company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Profitability 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Sao Martinho and its competitors. Sao Martinho's current Profitability Rank is 8, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 9.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sao Martinho stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sao Martinho (BSP:SMTO3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$25.43, compared to a current price of R$14.27 — trading 43.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 8, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 9.00. Sao Martinho's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sao Martinho (BSP:SMTO3), the current Profitability Rank is 8 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 Sao Martinho (BSP:SMTO3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sao Martinho stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$14.27 is trading 43.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$25.43. GuruFocus considers Sao Martinho to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BSP:SMTO3:

  • Profitability Rank: 8 (11% below median its 10-year median of 9.00)
  • GF Value™: R$25.43 vs. price of R$14.27 (43.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:SMTO3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sao Martinho Business Description

Address Fazenda Sao Martinho, Pradopolis, SP, BRA, CEP 14850-000
Sao Martinho SA operates the following segments: sugar, ethanol, electricity, real estate ventures, Yeast, and other products. Sales of sugar and ethanol, both of which the company produces with sugar cane, comprise the vast majority of the company's revenue. Sao Martinho produces sugar and ethanol in its four Brazilian mills. The company derives its sugar cane mostly from its own plantations, agricultural partnerships, shareholders, and related companies. Sao Martinho exports most of its sugar, and it sells most of its ethanol domestically.
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