SMC (SMECF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

SMC Corporation (OTCMKTS: SMECF) is a Japan‐based manufacturer specializing in pneumatic control equipment and factory automation solutions. The company designs, develops and distributes a broad range of products that serve industrial clients across sectors such as automotive, semiconductor manufacturing, food and beverage, and life sciences. Its core business centers on the control and movement of air and gas to power automated industrial processes.

The company’s product portfolio includes directional control valves, actuators, air preparation units, fittings, tubing, vacuum equipment and related accessories. SMC also provides system integration services, custom engineering solutions and after-sales support, including maintenance, repair and training programs. Its technology offerings are aimed at improving energy efficiency, productivity and safety in automated production lines.

Founded in the late 1950s and headquartered in Tokyo, SMC has grown into a global enterprise with sales and manufacturing subsidiaries in Asia, Europe and the Americas. The company’s international network enables localized production and support, while its executive leadership team in Japan oversees strategic planning, product development and corporate governance. SMC continues to expand its footprint through targeted investments in research and development and regional infrastructure.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $334.34 to $356.10
• 50-Day Range: $294.80 to $363.00
• 52-Week Range: $281.00 to $459.72
• Volume: 1,078 shs
• Average Volume: 4,568 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: 0.23
• Dividend Yield: 42.98%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

SMC Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

SMC scored higher than 8% 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: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of SMC is 0.24, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 231.03.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of SMC is 0.24, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 299.83.

Short Interest

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

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

SMC has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 18.8, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in SMC has recently decreased by 11.04%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

SMC has a dividend yield of 0.48%, which is in 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 10.07%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Sustainability and ESG

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

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

SMC has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 18.8, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in SMC has recently decreased by 11.04%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.2 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.18

News Sentiment

SMC has a news sentiment score of 0.18. 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 0.67 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for SMC this week, compared to 2 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 29.89% of the stock of SMC is held by institutions.

SMECF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have SMECF shares performed this year?

SMC's stock was trading at $385.00 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, SMECF stock has decreased by 9.5% and is now trading at $348.52.

How do I buy shares of SMC?

Shares of SMECF 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

• Today: 10/10/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/13/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Industrials
• Industry: Specialty Industrial Machinery
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:SMECF
• CIK: N/A
• Web: www.smcworld.com
• Phone: (135) 207-8271
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 23,171
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 0.24
• 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: N/A
• Current Ratio: N/A
• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
• Price / Sales: N/A
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: N/A
• Price / Book: N/A

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: N/A
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: N/A
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: N/A