Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Consumer Cyclical · Auto - Parts
EV/EBITDA
↓
6.51
-6% vs avg
5yr avg: 6.89
30Y Low5.1·High18.2
P/FCF
↑
46.63
↑+101% vs avg
5yr avg: 23.21
30Y Low1.7·High44.3
P/B Ratio
↓
1.27
-7% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.36
30Y Low0.4·High2.8
ROE
↓
6.2%
↑-40% vs avg
5yr avg: 10.4%
30Y Low-18%·High26%
Debt/EBITDA
↑
2.99
↑+37% vs avg
5yr avg: 2.19
30Y Low0.2·High8.4
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
SMP Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Standard Motor Products, Inc. trades at 21.4x earnings, 52% above its 5-year average of 14.1x, sitting at the 74th percentile of its historical range. This is roughly in line with the Consumer Cyclical sector median P/E of 21.2x. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 46.6x P/FCF, 101% above the 5-year average of 23.2x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $873M | $829M | $689M | $882M | $770M | $1.2B | $924M | $1.2B | $1.1B | $1.0B | $1.2B |
| Enterprise Value | $1.5B | $1.4B | $1.3B | $1.1B | $1.0B | $1.3B | $937M | $1.3B | $1.1B | $1.1B | $1.3B |
| P/E Ratio → | 21.42 | 20.03 | 12.85 | 13.97 | 10.55 | 13.04 | 16.09 | 20.97 | 25.83 | 27.43 | 20.31 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.49 | 0.46 | 0.47 | 0.65 | 0.56 | 0.91 | 0.82 | 1.07 | 1.02 | 0.93 | 1.16 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.27 | 1.19 | 1.09 | 1.36 | 1.24 | 1.93 | 1.68 | 2.41 | 2.38 | 2.30 | 2.79 |
| P/FCF | 46.63 | 44.27 | 21.08 | 7.63 | — | 19.85 | 11.53 | 19.99 | 22.16 | 25.93 | 15.98 |
| P/OCF | 15.19 | 14.42 | 8.98 | 6.12 | — | 13.85 | 9.43 | 15.79 | 15.81 | 16.12 | 12.56 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
SMP EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Standard Motor Products, Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 6.5x EBITDA, 6% below its 5-year average of 6.9x. The Consumer Cyclical sector median is 12.2x, placing the stock at a 47% discount on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.80 | 0.89 | 0.81 | 0.75 | 1.02 | 0.83 | 1.13 | 1.05 | 0.97 | 1.19 |
| EV / EBITDA | 6.51 | 6.31 | 7.65 | 6.43 | 6.19 | 7.87 | 6.22 | 8.90 | 8.84 | 8.60 | 10.42 |
| EV / EBIT | 8.06 | 7.82 | 15.36 | 11.82 | 9.45 | 9.98 | 8.54 | 13.28 | 14.21 | 11.00 | 12.62 |
| EV / FCF | — | 76.86 | 39.94 | 9.47 | — | 22.16 | 11.70 | 21.23 | 22.92 | 27.04 | 16.44 |
SMP Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Standard Motor Products, Inc. earns an operating margin of 10.3%, above the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 2.0%. ROE of 6.2% is modest. ROIC of 10.8% represents solid returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 5.2%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 30.2% | 30.2% | 28.2% | 27.9% | 27.2% | 28.3% | 29.1% | 28.4% | 28.6% | 29.3% | 29.8% |
| Operating Margin | 10.3% | 10.3% | 9.5% | 10.4% | 10.1% | 10.8% | 11.0% | 10.5% | 9.7% | 9.2% | 9.5% |
| Net Profit Margin | 2.3% | 2.3% | 3.7% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 7.0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 3.9% | 3.4% | 5.7% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 6.2% | 6.2% | 8.4% | 9.9% | 11.8% | 15.6% | 10.9% | 11.9% | 9.3% | 8.5% | 14.5% |
| ROA | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.5% | 5.0% | 6.0% | 8.4% | 6.1% | 6.6% | 5.3% | 4.9% | 8.3% |
| ROIC | 10.8% | 10.8% | 9.9% | 12.1% | 12.7% | 16.1% | 16.3% | 16.5% | 15.8% | 15.8% | 16.9% |
| ROCE | 12.8% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 14.7% | 16.7% | 20.5% | 19.6% | 20.8% | 20.5% | 20.8% | 21.9% |
SMP Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Standard Motor Products, Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 3.0x, which is moderately leveraged (37% below the sector average of 4.8x). Net debt stands at $610M ($682M total debt minus $72M cash). Interest coverage of 5.6x is adequate, though a cyclical earnings downturn could tighten the margin of safety.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.98 | 0.98 | 1.05 | 0.38 | 0.45 | 0.26 | 0.06 | 0.17 | 0.11 | 0.14 | 0.12 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 2.99 | 2.99 | 3.87 | 1.44 | 1.69 | 0.95 | 0.22 | 0.59 | 0.38 | 0.49 | 0.45 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.87 | 0.98 | 0.33 | 0.42 | 0.23 | 0.02 | 0.15 | 0.08 | 0.10 | 0.08 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 2.68 | 2.68 | 3.61 | 1.25 | 1.56 | 0.82 | 0.09 | 0.52 | 0.29 | 0.35 | 0.29 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 32.60 | 18.86 | 1.84 | — | 2.31 | 0.16 | 1.24 | 0.76 | 1.11 | 0.46 |
| Interest Coverage | 5.60 | 5.60 | 7.73 | 8.49 | 10.26 | 65.33 | 47.13 | 18.37 | 20.08 | 42.41 | 64.35 |
SMP Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Standard Motor Products, Inc.'s current ratio of 2.13x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The quick ratio of 0.69x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has declined from 2.45x to 2.13x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.13 | 2.13 | 2.11 | 2.45 | 2.36 | 1.49 | 1.98 | 1.80 | 1.75 | 1.74 | 1.81 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.69 | 0.69 | 0.64 | 0.72 | 0.66 | 0.46 | 0.77 | 0.51 | 0.56 | 0.59 | 0.71 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.10 | 0.11 | 0.07 | 0.05 | 0.06 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.06 | 0.07 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.90 | 0.81 | 1.05 | 1.09 | 1.08 | 1.18 | 1.24 | 1.30 | 1.42 | 1.38 |
| Inventory Turnover | 1.76 | 1.76 | 1.64 | 1.86 | 1.82 | 1.90 | 2.19 | 2.10 | 2.10 | 2.42 | 2.38 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 47.28 | 52.54 | 43.07 | 44.60 | 50.75 | 64.05 | 40.62 | 52.65 | 45.80 | 46.42 |
SMP Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Standard Motor Products, Inc. returns 3.1% to shareholders annually primarily through dividends. A payout ratio of 66.0% is moderate and appears sustainable, balancing shareholder returns with reinvestment capacity. The earnings yield of 4.7% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.1% | 3.3% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 3.0% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Payout Ratio | 66.0% | 66.0% | 47.3% | 39.9% | 32.1% | 24.4% | 19.5% | 35.6% | 43.8% | 45.5% | 25.6% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 4.7% | 5.0% | 7.8% | 7.2% | 9.5% | 7.7% | 6.2% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 4.9% |
| FCF Yield | 2.1% | 2.3% | 4.7% | 13.1% | — | 5.0% | 8.7% | 5.0% | 4.5% | 3.9% | 6.3% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 3.1% | 3.3% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 6.9% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 2.6% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $22M | $22M | $22M | $22M | $23M | $23M | $23M | $23M | $23M | $23M |
Peer Comparison
Compare SMP with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 SMPYou | $873M | 21.4 | 6.5 | 46.6 | 30.2% | 10.3% | 6.2% | 10.8% | 3.0 |
 DAN | $4B | 45.6 | 12.2 | 13.1 | 8.0% | 2.8% | 6.8% | 4.0% | 6.2 |
 DORM | $4B | 18.9 | 10.5 | 49.6 | 41.1% | 16.8% | 14.7% | 13.9% | 1.5 |
 MPAA | $291M | 24.8 | 7.2 | 78.6 | 20.2% | 8.3% | 4.7% | 11.0% | 3.0 |
 STRT | $334M | 17.4 | 6.9 | 5.2 | 15.0% | 4.0% | 7.9% | 8.7% | 0.3 |
 BWA | $15B | 56.1 | 8.2 | 12.6 | 18.7% | 9.2% | 4.9% | 12.9% | 2.0 |
 ALV | $9B | 12.4 | 7.1 | 12.4 | 19.2% | 10.1% | 30.3% | 19.4% | 1.6 |
 THRM | $1B | 59.9 | 9.4 | 18.0 | 23.5% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 7.3% | 2.2 |
 GNTX | $6B | 14.9 | 9.2 | 12.2 | 34.2% | 19.2% | 15.5% | 15.9% | — |
 CPS | $529M | -129.7 | 7.8 | 32.6 | 11.7% | 3.9% | — | 8.6% | 6.2 |
 GPC | $15B | 231.3 | 13.1 | 35.9 | 34.6% | 5.0% | 1.5% | 8.3% | 4.7 |
| Consumer Cyclical Median | — | 21.2 | 12.2 | 15.6 | 36.2% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 5.2% | 4.8 |
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SMP — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SMP stock.
What is Standard Motor Products, Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Standard Motor Products, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 21.4x. The historical average is 20.9x. This places it at the 74th percentile of its historical range.
What is Standard Motor Products, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
Standard Motor Products, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 6.5x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 8.5x.
What is Standard Motor Products, Inc.'s ROE?
Standard Motor Products, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 6.2%. The historical average is 5.8%.
Is SMP stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Standard Motor Products, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 21.4x. This is at the 74th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Standard Motor Products, Inc.'s dividend yield?
Standard Motor Products, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 3.08% with a payout ratio of 66.0%.
What are Standard Motor Products, Inc.'s profit margins?
Standard Motor Products, Inc. has 30.2% gross margin and 10.3% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
How much debt does Standard Motor Products, Inc. have?
Standard Motor Products, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 3.0x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.