SM Energy Company (SM) Stock Score, Valuation & Financial Research
SM Energy Company is in the Energy sector and Oil & Gas Exploration & Production industry. It is reviewed using Wall Street Score's company-strength, valuation, growth and financial-health framework. The current Wall Street Score is 47/100.
Quick answer for SM
SM Energy Company currently has a Wall Street Score of 47/100. The stored market price is $38.1. Its financial score is 32/100. Its valuation score is 29/100. The latest WSS change is +0.8 points. These figures are a research snapshot, not a buy or sell recommendation.
What SM Energy Company does
SM Energy Company is an independent firm dedicated to the exploration, development, acquisition, and production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. Its operations are exclusively concentrated within the state of Texas. As of February 24, 2022, the company reported an impressive 492.0 million barrels of oil equivalent in estimated proved reserves. Furthermore, it holds working stakes in 825 active oil wells and 483 active gas wells, primarily situated in the Midland Basin and South Texas regions. Established in 1908, the company is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. It adopted its current name, SM Energy Company, in May 2010, having previously been known as St. Mary Land & Exploration Company.
SM financial snapshot
- Wall Street Score:
- 47/100
- Current price:
- $38.1
- Market capitalization:
- $9.13B
- Revenue:
- $5.51B
- Net income:
- $1.00B
- Free cash flow:
- $573.0M
- Cash:
- $620.0M
- Total debt:
- $7.04B
- EPS:
- 3.87
- P/E ratio:
- 9.8x
- Financial score:
- 32/100
- Valuation score:
- 29/100
- Revenue score:
- 57/100
What stands out
- Reported year-over-year revenue growth is +0.7%.
- Free cash flow is $573.0M, showing positive cash generation.
- The balance sheet shows $620.0M of cash versus $7.04B of total debt, so leverage deserves attention.
- The latest Wall Street Score change is +0.8 points: SM increased 0.8 points because Revenue improved by 19.7 points, Capital improved by 46 points, Management improved by 53.5 points.
- The current research record carries a share basis reconciled warning, which should be reviewed alongside the score.
What the numbers mean
Its current valuation score is 29/100, which Wall Street Score classifies as weak within the model's valuation framework.
The financial score is 32/100. This is a starting point for reviewing liquidity, leverage and cash-flow strength rather than a stand-alone recommendation.
A strong company and an attractive stock price are not always the same thing. Revenue, earnings, free cash flow, debt, management quality, competitive advantage and valuation should be considered together. Wall Street Score organizes these inputs into a consistent research framework so investors can identify what deserves deeper review.
Data freshness: Financial data last refreshed 2026-09-13.
How to research SM
Start by understanding how the company makes money. Then compare revenue and earnings trends, cash generation, debt, liquidity and valuation. Review the company's latest filings and earnings reports before acting on any score or model estimate.
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