The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company

Basic Materials · Agricultural Inputs

Overall research band Very weak

Quality Weak

Valuation Weak

Balance sheet Very weak

Market confirmation Very weak

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What the company does

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company is a leading producer and global distributor of lawn and garden care products, as well as specialized indoor and hydroponic cultivation solutions. Its operations are organized into three business units: U.S. Consumer, Hawthorne, and Other. The company offers a wide range of products including fertilizers, grass seeds, spreaders, garden tools, outdoor cleaners, pest and weed controls, plant nutrients, potting mixes, mulches, organic gardening products, and hydroponic systems with lighting components. Scotts Miracle-Gro markets its products under well-known brands such as Scotts, Miracle-Gro, Ortho, Turf Builder, Roundup, and AeroGarden. Its customers include major home improvement retailers, mass merchants, warehouse clubs, hardware stores, nurseries, garden centers, e-commerce platforms, food and drug stores, and specialized distributors and growers in the indoor gardening sector. The company generates revenue by selling these products through its extensive retail and commercial distribution network.

The current research profile is Deep Value, with elevated leverage. This is a starting point for investigation, not a forecast or recommendation.

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ROIC15.3%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.

Operating margin13.6%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.

Revenue CAGR · 4 years-8.8%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.

FCF margin11.2%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.

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