SM Energy Balance Sheet Health

Financial Health criteria checks 5/6

SM Energy has a total shareholder equity of $4.1B and total debt of $2.7B, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 66.6%. Its total assets and total liabilities are $8.0B and $4.0B respectively. SM Energy's EBIT is $1.1B making its interest coverage ratio 13.5. It has cash and short-term investments of $1.7B.

Key information

66.6%

Debt to equity ratio

US$2.71b

Debt

Interest coverage ratio13.5x
CashUS$1.74b
EquityUS$4.06b
Total liabilitiesUS$3.97b
Total assetsUS$8.03b

Recent financial health updates

Recent updates

SM Energy Company (NYSE:SM) Looks Inexpensive But Perhaps Not Attractive Enough

Oct 19
SM Energy Company (NYSE:SM) Looks Inexpensive But Perhaps Not Attractive Enough

SM Energy: Production Should Be Close To 200,000 BOEPD After Uinta Basin Deals (Rating Upgrade)

Sep 20

SM Energy: Robust E&P Companies Better Than Outright WTI In Today's Environment

Sep 13

SM Energy: Pivot From The Permian

Aug 09

SM Energy: Power Up The Oil And Gas Industry

Jul 12

We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At SM Energy (NYSE:SM)

Jun 29
We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At SM Energy (NYSE:SM)

Is SM Energy (NYSE:SM) A Risky Investment?

Jun 11
Is SM Energy (NYSE:SM) A Risky Investment?

SM Energy's Capital Efficiency Creates An Attractive Opportunity

May 13

There Is A Reason SM Energy Company's (NYSE:SM) Price Is Undemanding

Apr 24
There Is A Reason SM Energy Company's (NYSE:SM) Price Is Undemanding

The Return Trends At SM Energy (NYSE:SM) Look Promising

Mar 22
The Return Trends At SM Energy (NYSE:SM) Look Promising

SM Energy: Reviewing Its Outlook For 2024

Feb 23

These 4 Measures Indicate That SM Energy (NYSE:SM) Is Using Debt Extensively

Feb 15
These 4 Measures Indicate That SM Energy (NYSE:SM) Is Using Debt Extensively

Are Investors Undervaluing SM Energy Company (NYSE:SM) By 41%?

Jan 16
Are Investors Undervaluing SM Energy Company (NYSE:SM) By 41%?

SM Energy (NYSE:SM) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At $0.18

Jan 01
SM Energy (NYSE:SM) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At $0.18

SM Energy: Strong Free Cash Flow At An Attractive Valuation

Dec 28

Little Excitement Around SM Energy Company's (NYSE:SM) Earnings

Dec 22
Little Excitement Around SM Energy Company's (NYSE:SM) Earnings

Is SM Energy (NYSE:SM) A Risky Investment?

Nov 12
Is SM Energy (NYSE:SM) A Risky Investment?

SM Energy (NYSE:SM) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.15

Oct 22
SM Energy (NYSE:SM) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.15

SM Energy May Generate Over $700 Million In 2024 Free Cash Flow

Oct 19

Here's Why SM Energy (NYSE:SM) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

Oct 17
Here's Why SM Energy (NYSE:SM) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

SM Energy (NYSE:SM) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.15

Oct 02
SM Energy (NYSE:SM) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.15

A Look At The Fair Value Of SM Energy Company (NYSE:SM)

Sep 12
A Look At The Fair Value Of SM Energy Company (NYSE:SM)

SM Energy: Nearly $400 Million In Projected H2 2023 Free Cash Flow

Aug 14

Under The Bonnet, SM Energy's (NYSE:SM) Returns Look Impressive

Aug 08
Under The Bonnet, SM Energy's (NYSE:SM) Returns Look Impressive

SM Energy (NYSE:SM) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Jul 24
SM Energy (NYSE:SM) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

SM Energy: Interesting Only For Acquisition Potential

Jul 10

Should You Be Adding SM Energy (NYSE:SM) To Your Watchlist Today?

Jul 07
Should You Be Adding SM Energy (NYSE:SM) To Your Watchlist Today?

Is SM Energy Company (NYSE:SM) Trading At A 22% Discount?

Jun 04
Is SM Energy Company (NYSE:SM) Trading At A 22% Discount?

Financial Position Analysis

Short Term Liabilities: SM's short term assets ($2.0B) exceed its short term liabilities ($581.1M).

Long Term Liabilities: SM's short term assets ($2.0B) do not cover its long term liabilities ($3.4B).


Debt to Equity History and Analysis

Debt Level: SM's net debt to equity ratio (23.9%) is considered satisfactory.

Reducing Debt: SM's debt to equity ratio has reduced from 96.2% to 66.6% over the past 5 years.

Debt Coverage: SM's debt is well covered by operating cash flow (62.1%).

Interest Coverage: SM's interest payments on its debt are well covered by EBIT (13.5x coverage).


Balance Sheet


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