SM Energy Co (SM) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, SM Energy Co (SM) has net assets worth $6.87 Billion USD as of March 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($19.14 Billion) and total liabilities ($12.28 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check SM Energy Co tangible equity quality to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $6.87 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 35.88% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 15.9% |
| 5-Year Change | 133.14% |
| 10-Year Change | 92.62% |
| Growth Volatility | 25.91 |
SM Energy Co - Net Assets Trend (1990–2025)
This chart illustrates how SM Energy Co's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See SM days of operational coverage to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for SM Energy Co (1990–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of SM Energy Co from 1990 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see SM Energy Co (SM) total market value.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $4.81 Billion | +13.52% |
| 2024-12-31 | $4.24 Billion | +17.19% |
| 2023-12-31 | $3.62 Billion | +17.19% |
| 2022-12-31 | $3.09 Billion | +49.55% |
| 2021-12-31 | $2.06 Billion | +2.33% |
| 2020-12-31 | $2.02 Billion | -26.66% |
| 2019-12-31 | $2.75 Billion | -5.87% |
| 2018-12-31 | $2.92 Billion | +21.95% |
| 2017-12-31 | $2.39 Billion | -4.11% |
| 2016-12-31 | $2.50 Billion | +34.81% |
| 2015-12-31 | $1.85 Billion | -18.99% |
| 2014-12-31 | $2.29 Billion | +42.31% |
| 2013-12-31 | $1.61 Billion | +13.60% |
| 2012-12-31 | $1.41 Billion | -3.31% |
| 2011-12-31 | $1.46 Billion | +20.06% |
| 2010-12-31 | $1.22 Billion | +25.16% |
| 2009-12-31 | $973.57 Million | -13.65% |
| 2008-12-31 | $1.13 Billion | +30.59% |
| 2007-12-31 | $863.35 Million | +16.14% |
| 2006-12-31 | $743.37 Million | +30.57% |
| 2005-12-31 | $569.32 Million | +17.52% |
| 2004-12-31 | $484.45 Million | +24.01% |
| 2003-12-31 | $390.65 Million | +30.15% |
| 2002-12-31 | $300.16 Million | +4.65% |
| 2001-12-31 | $286.83 Million | +14.39% |
| 2000-12-31 | $250.74 Million | +32.60% |
| 1999-12-31 | $189.10 Million | +40.39% |
| 1998-12-31 | $134.70 Million | -8.92% |
| 1997-12-31 | $147.90 Million | +96.68% |
| 1996-12-31 | $75.20 Million | +13.42% |
| 1995-12-31 | $66.30 Million | +0.45% |
| 1994-12-31 | $66.00 Million | +3.77% |
| 1993-12-31 | $63.60 Million | +3.58% |
| 1992-12-31 | $61.40 Million | +97.43% |
| 1991-12-31 | $31.10 Million | +13.09% |
| 1990-12-31 | $27.50 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to SM Energy Co's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 11287.5% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $3.29 Billion | 68.42% |
| Common Stock | $1.00 Million | 0.02% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $1.00 Million | 0.02% |
| Other Components | $1.52 Billion | 31.54% |
| Total Equity | $4.81 Billion | 100.00% |
SM Energy Co Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of SM Energy Co ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Eagle Materials Inc
NYSE:EXP
|
$6.73 Billion |
|
Jiangsu Expressway Co Ltd
SHG:600377
|
$6.73 Billion |
|
Cencosud
SN:CENCOSUD
|
$6.73 Billion |
|
Macerich Company
NYSE:MAC
|
$6.73 Billion |
|
Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A
F:GF4
|
$6.72 Billion |
|
Klarna Group plc
NYSE:KLAR
|
$6.72 Billion |
|
Maxis Bhd
KLSE:6012
|
$6.71 Billion |
|
Yanzhou Coal Mining Company Limited
F:YZCA
|
$6.70 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in SM Energy Co's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 4,237,257,000 to 4,810,000,000, a change of 572,743,000 (13.5%).
- Net income of 648,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 92,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 13,000,000 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 3,000,000 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 2,161,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $648.00 Million | +13.47% |
| Dividends Paid | $92.00 Million | -1.91% |
| Share Repurchases | $13.00 Million | -0.27% |
| Share Issuances | $3.00 Million | +0.06% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $2.16 Million | +0.04% |
| Other Changes | $24.58 Million | +0.51% |
| Total Change | $- | 13.52% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares SM Energy Co's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 0.67x
- The company is trading below its book value, potentially indicating the market believes the assets are overvalued on the balance sheet or anticipates future losses.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 30.17x to 0.67x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-12-31 | $0.93 | $28.06 | x |
| 1991-12-31 | $1.12 | $28.06 | x |
| 1992-12-31 | $2.13 | $28.06 | x |
| 1993-12-31 | $1.89 | $28.06 | x |
| 1994-12-31 | $1.96 | $28.06 | x |
| 1995-12-31 | $1.95 | $28.06 | x |
| 1996-12-31 | $2.13 | $28.06 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | $3.46 | $28.06 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | $3.08 | $28.06 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | $4.23 | $28.06 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | $4.42 | $28.06 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | $5.01 | $28.06 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | $5.27 | $28.06 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | $5.50 | $28.06 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $7.24 | $28.06 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $8.51 | $28.06 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $11.27 | $28.06 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $13.31 | $28.06 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $17.86 | $28.06 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $15.59 | $28.06 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $18.84 | $28.06 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $21.65 | $28.06 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $21.71 | $28.06 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $23.63 | $28.06 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $33.61 | $28.06 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $27.35 | $28.06 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $32.61 | $28.06 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $21.49 | $28.06 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $25.73 | $28.06 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $24.43 | $28.06 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $17.73 | $28.06 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $16.68 | $28.06 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $24.87 | $28.06 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $30.32 | $28.06 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $36.68 | $28.06 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | $41.83 | $28.06 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently SM Energy Co utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 13.47%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 20.55%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.34x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.92x
- Recent ROE (13.47%) is above the historical average (8.78%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 12.36% | 12.32% | 0.68x | 1.47x | $650.00K |
| 1991 | 10.29% | 11.51% | 0.52x | 1.73x | $90.00K |
| 1992 | 25.41% | 30.77% | 0.67x | 1.24x | $9.46 Million |
| 1993 | 5.82% | 9.59% | 0.47x | 1.29x | $-2.66 Million |
| 1994 | 5.61% | 8.26% | 0.50x | 1.35x | $-2.90 Million |
| 1995 | 2.56% | 4.39% | 0.40x | 1.45x | $-4.93 Million |
| 1996 | 13.83% | 17.45% | 0.41x | 1.92x | $2.88 Million |
| 1997 | 15.62% | 25.38% | 0.43x | 1.43x | $8.31 Million |
| 1998 | -6.53% | -11.06% | 0.43x | 1.37x | $-22.27 Million |
| 1999 | 0.04% | 0.11% | 0.33x | 1.22x | $-18.80 Million |
| 2000 | 22.24% | 28.43% | 0.61x | 1.29x | $30.61 Million |
| 2001 | 14.14% | 19.50% | 0.47x | 1.53x | $11.85 Million |
| 2002 | 9.20% | 14.04% | 0.37x | 1.79x | $-2.39 Million |
| 2003 | 24.47% | 24.28% | 0.54x | 1.88x | $56.51 Million |
| 2004 | 19.09% | 21.35% | 0.46x | 1.95x | $44.03 Million |
| 2005 | 26.69% | 20.54% | 0.58x | 2.23x | $95.00 Million |
| 2006 | 25.56% | 24.12% | 0.41x | 2.55x | $115.68 Million |
| 2007 | 21.97% | 19.16% | 0.38x | 2.98x | $103.38 Million |
| 2008 | 7.75% | 6.71% | 0.48x | 2.39x | $-25.40 Million |
| 2009 | -10.21% | -11.94% | 0.35x | 2.43x | $-196.73 Million |
| 2010 | 16.15% | 21.53% | 0.33x | 2.25x | $74.98 Million |
| 2011 | 14.72% | 15.35% | 0.37x | 2.60x | $69.12 Million |
| 2012 | -3.84% | -3.54% | 0.36x | 2.97x | $-195.70 Million |
| 2013 | 10.64% | 7.55% | 0.48x | 2.93x | $10.25 Million |
| 2014 | 29.13% | 26.41% | 0.39x | 2.85x | $437.39 Million |
| 2015 | -24.17% | -29.57% | 0.27x | 3.03x | $-632.95 Million |
| 2016 | -30.34% | -64.20% | 0.18x | 2.56x | $-1.01 Billion |
| 2017 | -6.72% | -12.76% | 0.20x | 2.58x | $-400.30 Million |
| 2018 | 17.41% | 31.00% | 0.26x | 2.18x | $216.37 Million |
| 2019 | -6.80% | -11.79% | 0.25x | 2.29x | $-461.90 Million |
| 2020 | -37.92% | -67.89% | 0.23x | 2.47x | $-966.23 Million |
| 2021 | 1.76% | 1.39% | 0.50x | 2.54x | $-170.08 Million |
| 2022 | 36.04% | 33.23% | 0.59x | 1.85x | $803.41 Million |
| 2023 | 22.62% | 34.60% | 0.37x | 1.76x | $456.30 Million |
| 2024 | 18.18% | 28.84% | 0.31x | 2.02x | $346.57 Million |
| 2025 | 13.47% | 20.55% | 0.34x | 1.92x | $167.00 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares SM Energy Co's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Oil & Gas E&P industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Oil & Gas E&P
- Average net assets among peers: $1,939,262,830
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -34.49%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SM Energy Co (SM) | $6.87 Billion | 12.36% | 1.79x | $6.73 Billion |
| Amplify Energy Corp (AMPY) | $-64.84 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $165.14 Million |
| AleAnna, Inc. Class A Common Stock (ANNA) | $1.22 Million | -424.63% | 26.72x | $105.31 Million |
| APA Corporation (APA) | $6.53 Billion | 17.17% | 0.90x | $12.11 Billion |
| Antero Resources Corp (AR) | $8.88 Billion | 6.93% | 0.72x | $10.51 Billion |
| Battalion Oil Corp (BATL) | $-526.00K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $31.10 Million |
| BKV Corporation (BKV) | $1.20 Billion | 34.29% | 1.26x | $2.65 Billion |
| Barnwell Industries Inc (BRN) | $19.95 Million | 3.37% | 1.75x | $15.66 Million |
| Berry Petroleum Corp (BRY) | $2.30 Billion | -0.87% | 1.22x | $253.00 Million |
| Black Stone Minerals LP (BSM) | $488.04 Million | 18.79% | 1.46x | $2.83 Billion |
| Chord Energy Corp (CHRD) | $48.45 Million | 0.00% | 0.73x | $5.96 Billion |
About SM Energy Co
SM Energy Company, an independent energy company, engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of oil, gas, and natural gas liquids in the United States. The company holds working interests in oil and gas producing wells in the Midland Basin, South Texas, Uinta Basin, and DJ Basin. The company was formerly known as St. Mary Land & Exploration Company and changed its name t… Read more