SM Energy Company
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Daily timeframeHeadquartered within the energy sector, SM Energy Company focuses on Oil & Gas E&P services and products. SM Energy Company, an independent energy company, engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of oil, gas, and natural gas liquids in the United States. With a market capitalization of $9.54B, it sits in mid-cap territory. The company holds working interests in oil and gas producing wells in the Midland Basin, South Texas, Uinta Basin, and DJ Basin.
Market Cap
$9.54B
Beta
0.96
P/E (TTM)
6.81
P/E (Fwd)
4.62
EPS (TTM)
$5.89
EPS (Fwd)
$8.69
ROE
16.1%
ROA
6.9%
Cash
$620.0M
Total Debt
$7.43B
Free CF
$1.47B
52W Change
92.9%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where SM stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 20, 2026 close, SM finished 21.99% above its 150-day moving average ($31.88) and 33.60% above its 200-day moving average ($29.11). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is SM overbought or oversold?
At the October 20, 2026 close, SM's RSI(14) was 80.2, in overbought territory (above 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
On the balance sheet, SM has $620.0M in cash with $7.43B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. The company generates $1.47B in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. Return on equity stands at 16.1%, which is strong for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 6.9% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $3.35B (2022) to $3.14B (2025).
Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence SM Energy Company's trajectory.