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The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company

Fundamental data last updated:October 24, 2026

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company profile

SECTOR

Basic Materials

industry

Agricultural Inputs

Exchange

NYSE

County of HQ

US

Next Earnings Date

Pending Announcement

Business Summary

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company engages in the manufacture, marketing, and sale of products for lawn, garden care, and indoor and hydroponic gardening in the United States and internationally. The company operates through three segments: U.S. Consumer, Hawthorne, and Other. It provides lawn care products comprising lawn fertilizers, grass seed products, spreaders, other durable products, and outdoor cleaners, as well as lawn-related weed, pest, and disease control products; gardening and landscape products include water-soluble and continuous-release plant foods, potting mixes and garden soils, mulch and decorative groundcover products, plant-related pest and disease control products, organic garden products, and lives goods and seeding solutions. The company also offers hydroponic products that help users to grow plants, flowers, and vegetables using little or no soil; lighting systems and components for use in hydroponic and indoor gardening applications; insect, rodent, and weed control products for home areas; and non-selective weed killer products. It sells its products under the Scotts, Turf Builder, EZ Seed, PatchMaster, Thick'R Lawn, GrubEx, EdgeGuard, Handy Green II, Miracle-Gro, LiquaFeed, Osmocote, Shake 'N Feed, Hyponex, Earthgro, SuperSoil, Fafard, Nature Scapes, Ortho, Miracle-Gro Performance Organics, Miracle-Gro Organic Choice, Whitney Farms, EcoScraps, Mother Earth, Botanicare, Hydroponics, Vermicrop, Gavita, Agrolux, Can-Filters, Sun System, Gro Pro, Hurricane, AeroGarden, Titan, Tomcat, Ortho Weed B Gon, Roundup, Groundclear, and Alchemist brands. The company serves home centers, mass merchandisers, warehouse clubs, large hardware chains, independent hardware stores, nurseries, garden centers, e-commerce platforms, and food and drug stores, as well as indoor gardening and hydroponic distributors, retailers, and growers. The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company was founded in 1868 and is headquartered in Marysville, Ohio.

 


VALUATION

P/E

31.69

Market Cap ($M USD)

$3.52B

Forward P/E

7.69

PEG

0.02

PRICE TO SALES

1.04

PRICE TO BOOK

-12.26

EV / EBITDA

11.28

5-Year Average P/E

Free Cash Flow Yield

10.79%

DCF Value

$-32.71

Graham Number

N/A

Price to FCF

9.27

EV to FCF

15.43

Earnings Yield

3.16%

FCF Yield

10.79%

DIVIDEND

Yield

4.37%

Annual Payout

$2.64

Payout Ratio

138.95%

Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate

Financial Health & Profitability

Earnings Per Share

$1.91

Next Year EPS Growth Estimate

$7.86

Next Year Revenue Growth Estimate

$3.96B

Return on Equity (ROE)

-33.72%

FREE CASH FLOW

Operating Margin

13.58%

Debt-to-Equity

-6.66

Piotroski F-Score

7

Altman Z-Score

2.26

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

21.54%

Current Ratio

1.27

Quick Ratio

0.73

Net Debt to EBITDA

4.51

Interest Coverage

3.93

Gross Profit margin

32.48%

FCF PER SHARE

$6.54

REVENUE PER SHARE

$58.34

Gainseekers Quantitative Analysis

Summary

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company presents a perplexing valuation scenario. Despite a Forward P/E of 7.77 suggesting potential undervaluation, the DCF Value is alarmingly negative, indicating market skepticism about future cash flows. The Altman Z-score of 2.26 suggests moderate financial distress, while the Earnings Yield of 3.13% implies limited immediate return potential. The market seems to be mispricing the stock relative to its intrinsic value, raising questions about its long-term viability and growth prospects.

AI Exposure / Tech Reliance

Operating in the Agricultural Inputs industry, Scotts Miracle-Gro is not directly tied to AI or tech shifts. However, its focus on innovation in sustainable gardening solutions could leverage tech advancements to enhance product offerings. The company's resilience will depend on integrating tech to optimize supply chains and customer engagement.

The Bull Case

For the value-driven investor, Scotts Miracle-Gro offers compelling reasons to buy. With a robust ROIC of 21.54%, the company demonstrates efficient capital allocation, translating into strong returns. A Piotroski F-Score of 7 indicates solid financial health, while a Free Cash Flow Yield of 10.68% underscores its ability to generate cash. These metrics suggest a business with significant pricing power and operational efficiency, making it an attractive proposition for those seeking growth at a reasonable price.

The Bear Case

Despite some strengths, the stock is not without its pitfalls. The negative Price/Book ratio and a troubling Return on Equity of -33.72% highlight structural weaknesses. The company's debt situation, with a Net Debt to EBITDA of 4.51, raises red flags about its leverage. Additionally, trading close to its 52-week high, the stock appears technically overextended, suggesting limited upside potential without significant operational improvements.

Market Sentiment & Smart Money

Short Interest %

Analyst Consensus

Buy

Average Analyst Price Target

$73.50

Institutional Ownership %

1-Year Beta

1.86

Insider Buying % (6 Mo)

Distance to 52-Week High

19.63%

Distance to 52-Week Low

14.02%

EARNINGS SURPRISE %

14.11%

50-DAY SMA

$62.12

200-DAY SMA

$60.63

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