SM Energy Company (SM) P/E Ratio History
Historical price-to-earnings valuation from 1993 to 2025
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Valuation Context
How does the current P/E compare to historical and market benchmarks?
P/E Ratio Analysis
As of February 28, 2026, SM Energy Company (SM) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 4.1x, with a stock price of $23.13 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $5.63.
The current P/E is 90% below its 5-year average of 39.5x. Over the past five years, SM's P/E has ranged from a low of 2.5x to a high of 589.6x, placing the current valuation at the 40th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Energy sector median P/E of 16.8x, SM trades at a 76% discount to its sector peers. The sector includes 180 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 1.9x to 146.4x.
Relative to the broader market, SM trades at a notable discount to the S&P 500 median P/E of 26.2x. Investors should consider the company's growth prospects, competitive position, and earnings quality when evaluating whether the current valuation is justified.
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Note: P/E ratio is just one valuation metric. It does not account for balance sheet strength, cash flow quality, or growth sustainability. Always conduct comprehensive due diligence before making investment decisions.
Peer Comparison
P/E metrics vs. U.S. shale oil focused producers peers
| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
EOGEOG Resources, Inc. | $67B | 13.6 | - | -19% |
FANGDiamondback Energy, Inc. | $50B | 30.4 | - | -63% |
DVNDevon Energy Corporation | $27B | 10.4 | - | -8% |
OVVOvintiv Inc. | $13B | 10.6 | - | +14%Best |
MTDRMatador Resources Company | $6B | 8.4 | - | -15% |
CHRDChord Energy Corporation | $6B | 146.4 | - | -95% |
SMSM Energy Company | $3B | 4.1 | - | -15% |
CIVICivitas Resources, Inc. | $2B | 3.2Lowest | 0.15Best | -6% |
PRPermian Resources Corporation | $2B | 14.3 | - | -12% |
HPKHighPeak Energy, Inc. | $654M | 7.8 | - | -58% |
Peers sorted by market capitalization. P/E below peers may indicate undervaluation or lower growth expectations. Consider PEG ratio for growth-adjusted comparison.
Historical P/E Data
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Date | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 Q4 | Wed Dec 31 2025 00:00:00 GM | $18.70 | $5.64 | 3.3x | -82% |
| FY2025 Q3 | $24.97 | $6.33 | 3.9x | -78% | |
| FY2025 Q2 | Mon Jun 30 2025 00:00:00 GM | $24.71 | $7.07 | 3.5x | -81% |
| FY2025 Q1 | Mon Mar 31 2025 00:00:00 GM | $29.95 | $7.13 | 4.2x | -77% |
| FY2024 Q4 | $38.76 | $6.67 | 5.8x | -68% | |
| FY2024 Q3 | Mon Sep 30 2024 00:00:00 GM | $39.97 | $7.16 | 5.6x | -69% |
| FY2024 Q2 | Sun Jun 30 2024 00:00:00 GM | $43.23 | $6.95 | 6.2x | -66% |
| FY2024 Q1 | Sun Mar 31 2024 00:00:00 GM | $49.85 | $6.38 | 7.8x | -57% |
| FY2023 Q4 | Sun Dec 31 2023 00:00:00 GM | $38.72 | $6.87 | 5.6x | -69% |
| FY2023 Q3 | Sat Sep 30 2023 00:00:00 GM | $39.65 | $6.84 | 5.8x | -68% |
| FY2023 Q2 | Fri Jun 30 2023 00:00:00 GM | $31.63 | $8.83 | 3.6x | -80% |
| FY2023 Q1 | Fri Mar 31 2023 00:00:00 GM | $28.16 | $10.18 | 2.8x | -85% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 18.1x
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Is SM stock overvalued or undervalued?
SM trades at 4.1x P/E, below its 5-year average of 39.5x. At the 40th percentile of historical range, the stock is priced at a discount to its own history.
How does SM's valuation compare to peers?
SM Energy Company P/E of 4.1x compares to sector median of 16.8x. The discount suggests lower growth expectations or higher risk.
What is SM's PEG ratio?
SM PEG ratio is N/A. Above 2.0 indicates premium valuation relative to growth rate. Historical P/E data spans 1993-2025.