SMC (SMCAY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

SMC Corporation, trading on the OTC Market as SMCAY, is a Japan‐based manufacturer and supplier of industrial automation and fluid control equipment. The company specializes in pneumatic control technology, offering a broad portfolio that includes actuators, valves, vacuum generators, air preparation units and fittings. These products are designed to support a wide array of manufacturing processes, from precision motion control in electronics assembly to large-scale automation in automotive production lines.

Founded in Tokyo in 1959 as Nippon Sangyo Co., Ltd., the company adopted the SMC name in 1968 and quickly expanded its operations beyond Japan. Today, SMC maintains a global network of manufacturing plants, R&D facilities and sales offices spanning Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe and the Middle East. Its international footprint enables the company to serve a diverse client base and respond rapidly to regional market demands and regulatory requirements.

Governed by a board of directors and supported by an experienced executive team led by the President and CEO, SMC places strong emphasis on research and development. The company operates dedicated technical and innovation centers in Japan, the United States, Germany and China, fostering collaboration with customers to develop bespoke automation solutions. This focus on R&D underpins SMC’s reputation for product reliability, precision engineering and continuous improvement.

SMC’s products cater to industries such as automotive, semiconductor manufacturing, medical devices, packaging, food and beverage, rail transportation and general industrial automation. Alongside its core product lines, the company offers technical support services, training programs and aftermarket assistance aimed at optimizing system performance and reducing downtime. With a commitment to sustainability, SMC continually seeks to enhance energy efficiency and minimize environmental impact across its product range and global operations.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $16.41 to $16.91
• 50-Day Range: $16.39 to $19.26
• 52-Week Range: $14.30 to $24.54
• Volume: 208,337 shs
• Average Volume: 535,539 shs
• Market Capitalization: $21.37 billion
• P/E Ratio: 20.91
• Dividend Yield: 1.37%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

SMC Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

SMC scored higher than 55% 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 SMC.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 6.33%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for SMC are expected to grow by 6.33% in the coming year, from $0.79 to $0.84 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of SMC is 20.91, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.51.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of SMC is 20.91, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 33.62.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

SMC has a PEG Ratio of 2.69. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

SMC has a P/B Ratio of 1.68. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.00% of the float of SMC has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

SMC has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in SMC has recently decreased by 87.53%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Yield

SMC pays a meaningful dividend of 1.40%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

SMC does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of SMC is 28.75%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, SMC will have a dividend payout ratio of 27.38% next year. This indicates that SMC will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

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

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.00% of the float of SMC has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

SMC has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in SMC has recently decreased by 87.53%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.64

News Sentiment

SMC has a news sentiment score of 0.64. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.83 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for SMC this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

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

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, SMC insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 1.03% of the stock of SMC is held by institutions.

SMCAY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have SMCAY shares performed this year?

SMC's stock was trading at $19.38 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, SMCAY shares have decreased by 13.7% and is now trading at $16.73.

How were SMC's earnings last quarter?

Smc Corporation (OTCMKTS:SMCAY) announced its earnings results on Wednesday, May, 14th. The company reported $0.19 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.14 by $0.05. The company earned $1.32 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $200.60 billion. SMC had a net margin of 19.69% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.01%.

How do I buy shares of SMC?

Shares of SMCAY 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.

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/14/2025
• Today: 7/18/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/08/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 3/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: ELEC PRODS - MISC
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:SMCAY
• Previous Symbol: NASDAQ:SMCAY
• CIK: N/A
• Web: www.smcworld.com
• Phone: (135) 207-8271
• Fax: 035-298-5361
• Employees: 28,595
• Year Founded: 1959

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.80
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 20.86
• Forward P/E Ratio: 21.12
• P/E Growth: 2.69
• Net Income: $1.03 billion
• Net Margins: 19.69%
• Pretax Margin: 26.65%
• Return on Equity: 8.01%
• Return on Assets: 7.30%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 10.48
• Quick Ratio: 6.87

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $5.20 billion
• Price / Sales: 4.10
• Cash Flow: $1.11 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 15.06
• Book Value: $9.96 per share
• Price / Book: 1.68

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 1,277,390,000
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: $21.32 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 1.00