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The Scotts Miracle Gro CoSMG -1.02%66 ROA % is 13.64% as of Jun. 2026, which is 108% above its 10-year median of 6.55. 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 260 Agriculture companies, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co ranks worse than 56.15% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $449 Mil.
The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $3,290 Mil. Therefore, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 13.64%.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
SMG'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.86 Med: 6.55 Max: 15.15
Current: 2.39
During the past 13 years, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's highest ROA % was 15.15%. The lowest was -9.86%. And the median was 6.55%.
SMG's ROA % is ranked worse than 56.15% of 260
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 3.19
vs SMG: 2.39
The Scotts Miracle Gro Co (NYSE:SMG) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) revenue 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
* 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.
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's ROA % 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.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
The Scotts Miracle Gro Co (SMG) has a ROA % of 13.64% as of Jun. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on The Scotts Miracle Gro Co and its competitors. This is 108% above median its historical median of 6.55. According to the industry distribution chart, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co ranks #146 out of 260 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 56.2%.
Is The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's ROA % too high?
The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's current ROA % of 13.64% is 108% above median its 10-year median of 6.55. The Agriculture industry median ROA % is 3.19. The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's value of 13.64% is 327.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co ranks #146 out of 260 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 ROA % compare to FMC and UAN?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co ranks #146 out of 260 companies for ROA %. This places The Scotts Miracle Gro Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.19. The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's value of 13.64% is 327.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.55 vs. the industry median of 3.19, The Scotts Miracle Gro 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 ROA % for an Agriculture company?
The median ROA % among Agriculture companies is 3.19, based on 260 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's current ROA % of 13.64% is 327.6% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on The Scotts Miracle Gro Co and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median ROA % is 3.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Scotts Miracle Gro Co's current ROA % is 13.64%, which is 108% above median its own 10-year median of 6.55. 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 ROA % is 13.64%, which is 108% above median its 10-year median of 6.55 and 327.6% above the Agriculture industry median of 3.19. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Scotts Miracle Gro Co (SMG), the current ROA % is 13.64% 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:
ROA %: 13.64% (108% above median its 10-year median of 6.55)
GF Value™: $60.97 vs. price of $62.27 (2.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 327.6% above the Agriculture median (#146 of 260)
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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