SMX (Security Matters) Public (SMX) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Security Matters Public (NASDAQ: SMX) is a Denmark‐based cybersecurity company specializing in hardware‐level protection and threat mitigation. The firm develops solutions to safeguard critical electronic infrastructure against supply chain attacks, malicious modifications, and hidden vulnerabilities. By focusing on hardware security—a layer often overlooked by traditional software‐centric approaches—Security Matters aims to deliver robust defense mechanisms for enterprises, government agencies and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) worldwide.

The company’s flagship technology platform employs advanced analysis, machine learning and cryptographic techniques to inspect electronic components, printed circuit boards and complete devices. Its hardware scanning tools can detect hidden circuits, unauthorized micro‐controllers and counterfeit parts introduced at any stage of the manufacturing or distribution process. In addition to automated screening services, Security Matters provides bespoke consultancy and integration support, helping clients embed continuous hardware monitoring across design, production and post‐market phases.

Founded in 2012, Security Matters has steadily expanded its international footprint, with research and development headquartered in Herlev, Denmark and commercial operations extending across North America, Europe and parts of Asia. The company has forged partnerships with defense contractors, telecommunications providers and critical‐infrastructure operators, leveraging its deep‐tech expertise to address emerging threats in 5G networks, industrial control systems and IoT ecosystems.

Security Matters is led by CEO Allan Albrechtsen, who brings decades of experience in cybersecurity strategy and product innovation. The executive team combines backgrounds in hardware engineering, cryptography and information security, supported by a board of directors with track records in global technology ventures. Together, they guide the company’s mission to establish hardware trust as a foundational pillar of modern digital resilience.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $1.49 to $1.61
• 50-Day Range: $1.48 to $5.90
• 52-Week Range: $1.38 to $841.32
• Volume: 379,567 shs
• Average Volume: 288,732 shs
• Market Capitalization: $5.29 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

SMX (Security Matters) Public Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

SMX (Security Matters) Public scored higher than 3% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for SMX (Security Matters) Public.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

SMX (Security Matters) Public has a P/B Ratio of 0.00. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

7.03% of the float of SMX (Security Matters) Public has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

SMX (Security Matters) Public has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in SMX (Security Matters) Public has recently increased by 86.61%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

SMX (Security Matters) Public does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

SMX (Security Matters) Public does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

7.03% of the float of SMX (Security Matters) Public has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

SMX (Security Matters) Public has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in SMX (Security Matters) Public has recently increased by 86.61%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.1 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for SMX (Security Matters) Public this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

3 people have searched for SMX on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

1 people have added SMX (Security Matters) Public to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, SMX (Security Matters) Public insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 9.40% of the stock of SMX (Security Matters) Public is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 15.74% of the stock of SMX (Security Matters) Public is held by institutions.

SMX Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have SMX shares performed this year?

SMX (Security Matters) Public's stock was trading at $68.8948 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, SMX stock has decreased by 97.8% and is now trading at $1.52.

When did SMX (Security Matters) Public's stock split?

SMX (Security Matters) Public's stock reverse split on Monday, June 16th 2025.The 10-41 reverse split was announced on Thursday, June 12th 2025. The number of shares owned by shareholders was adjusted after the closing bell on Friday, June 13th 2025. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the reverse split would have 24 shares after the split.

How do I buy shares of SMX (Security Matters) Public?

Shares of SMX stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of SMX (Security Matters) Public own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that SMX (Security Matters) Public investors own include Walt Disney (DIS), NVIDIA (NVDA), AFC Gamma (AFCG), American Lithium (AMLI), BOTS (BTZI), Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC (RYCEY) and Plug Power (PLUG).

Company Calendar

• Today: 7/21/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Business Services
• Industry: Technology Services
• Sub-Industry: Machinery
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:SMX
• CIK: 1940674
• Web: lheartcapital.com
• Phone: 305-573-3900
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: N/A
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.02
• Current Ratio: 0.21
• Quick Ratio: 0.21

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
• Price / Sales: N/A
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $889.07 per share
• Price / Book: 0.00

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 3,480,000
• Free Float: 3,152,000
• Market Cap: $5.29 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: -2.51