SM
SM Energy Co
NYSE: SM · ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P
$38.10
-0.21% today
Updated 2026-09-11
Market cap
$9.03B
P/E ratio
6.70
P/S ratio
1.82x
EPS (TTM)
$5.67
Dividend yield
2.17%
52W range
$17 – $39
Volume
3.7M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
90
out of 100
Grade: A+
Strong Buy
Investment rating
7.3
Growth
B+5.0
Quality
C+7.0
Profitability
B+9.3
Valuation
A+5/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
1.8
Altman Z-Score
Distress
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Industry rank
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Price targets
Analyst target
$40.75
+6.96%
12-Month target
$25.22
-33.81%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$113.35
Margin of safety
+66.32%
2 Strong Buy9 Buy4 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Profit margin 20.20% — above average
+ Free cash flow $349.00M — positive
+ Revenue growth 176.10% QoQ
+ 66.32% below intrinsic value
Risks
- Altman Z 1.80 — distress zone
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.35B | $2.36B | $2.67B | $3.15B | $4.96B |
| Net income | $1.11B | $817.88M | $770.29M | $648.00M | $1.07B |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $5.67 |
| Free cash flow | $806.47M | $475.05M | $-1.63B | $573.00M | $349.00M |
| Profit margin | 33.23% | 34.60% | 28.84% | 20.55% | 20.20% |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-21 | PURSELL, A WADE | Sale | 5,000 | — |
| 2026-08-21 | LEBECK, JAMES BARKER | Sale | 17,500 | $37.02 |
| 2026-07-24 | PURSELL, A WADE | Buy | 54,412 | — |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
SM Energy Co trades at $38.10. representing a P/E of 6.70x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 90/100 indicates the stock is excellent. The company scores 5/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 1.80, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $4.96B. with profit margins at 20.20%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $113.35.
Frequently asked questions
What is SM Energy Co's stock price?
SM Energy Co (SM) trades at $38.10, on a P/E of 6.7x and a P/S of 1.8x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is SM Energy Co overvalued?
SM Energy Co carries a Smart Value Score of 90/100 (Grade A+), which we rate Strong Buy. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. Our DCF puts intrinsic value at $113.35 versus the $38.10 price, a 66.3% margin of safety on a cash flow basis.
What is the price target of SM Energy Co (SM)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $40.75, about 7.0% above the current $38.10. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is the intrinsic value of SM Energy Co (SM)?
Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $113.35, a +66.3% margin of safety versus today's $38.10. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A positive reading means the price sits below that estimate, leaving a cushion if growth holds.
What is SM Energy Co's revenue?
SM Energy Co's trailing twelve-month revenue is $4.96B. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
SM Energy Co's Altman Z-Score is 1.80, which places it in the distress. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorENERGY
IndustryOIL & GAS E&P
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio1.82x
ROE2.32%
Beta0.75
50D MA$32.54
200D MA$26.96
Shares out0.24B
Float0.22B
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Avg volume3.7M
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