Smith-Midland Corporation (SMID) earns a Roarable Rating of B+ (Buy) with 78/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (28% profit margin, 25% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.
As of 2026-11-02, Smith-Midland Corporation (NASDAQ: SMID) is rated B+ (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 78/100 at a spot price of $22.51 (+0.76% 1D, market cap $118.5M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 17/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 12/20, Executive Insider Alignment 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 15/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 18/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, SMID ranks #9 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Industrials sector (Building Materials), SMID carries a Roarable B+ (78/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 9.5x, gross margin of 27.9%, and ROIC of 24.7%. By comparison, CSTE (Caesarstone Ltd.) holds a E grade (29/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $58.4M) and RMIX (Suncrete Inc. (Class A)) posts a D- grade (42/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $762.4M). Among the 5-stock peer group, SMID leads on earnings multiple (9.5x) while SMID leads on capital efficiency (24.7% ROIC).
Per SMID's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000924719), Smith-Midland Corporation generated $93.4M in revenue (+19.0% YoY), $12.5M in net income, and $5.0M in free cash flow against $87.7M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (28% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 86% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.92% YoY Shares)
SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 5.3% FCF Margin ($5.0M FCF) & 27.9% Gross Margin
Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-8 pts vs max)
Even with a 78/100 (B+) score, SMID faces multiple-compression risk if 9.5x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.
Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.92% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 25.4% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($23.72) or 200D SMA ($29.71) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($24.54) toward Bear Floor ($18.46).
Smith-Midland Corporation (SMID) advanced +0.76% to $22.51, trading at 8% of its 52-week range ($20.89 – $40). High-quality cash engine (28% profit margin, 25% return on capital) with steady institutional support.
MIDLAND, VA / ACCESS Newswire / October 22, 2026 / Corporation (NASDAQ:SMID), a leading manufacturer of innovative precast concrete products for transportation, infrastructure, and building construction, has secured a $2
Smith-Midland Corporation (NASDAQ:SMID), a leading manufacturer of innovative precast concrete products for transportation, infrastructure, and building construction, has secured a $2.2 million contract to manufacture
Cisco, Shopify and Starbucks show growth from AI, merchant expansion and stronger traffic, while Smith-Midland builds backlog and recurring revenue.
MIDLAND, VA / ACCESS Newswire / September 15, 2026 / Corporation (NASDAQ:SMID), a leading manufacturer of innovative precast concrete products for transportation, infrastructure, and building construction, has secured a
Smith-Midland's Q2 revenues and earnings decline y/y on a tough year-ago barrier comparison, while backlog rises and data-center and infrastructure demand remain firm.
Smith-Midland (NASDAQ:SMID) outlined growth opportunities in highway safety barriers, infrastructure construction, utility projects and prefabricated building systems during a company presentation led by Chief Executive
MIDLAND, VA / ACCESS Newswire / August 20, 2026 / Smith-Midland Corporation (NASDAQ:SMID), a provider of innovative, high-quality proprietary and patented precast concrete products and systems, today announced management
Company Reports Increasing Backlog to $57.4 Million MIDLAND, VA / ACCESS Newswire / August 14, 2026 / Smith-Midland Corporation (NASDAQ:SMID), a provider of innovative, high-quality proprietary and patented precast concr
MIDLAND, VA / ACCESS Newswire / July 30, 2026 / Smith-Midland Corporation (NASDAQ:SMID), a leading manufacturer of innovative precast concrete products for transportation, infrastructure, and building construction, has s
MIDLAND, VA / ACCESS Newswire / July 20, 2026 / Smith-Midland Corporation (NASDAQ:SMID) announced today that production is underway on underground precast utility vaults and manholes for a new data center near Fredericks
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
vs. +19.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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Across 485 tracked Industrials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Smith-Midland Corporation (SMID) ranks #9 by composite RQD confidence (78/100, grade B+) and #370 by equity capitalization ($118.5M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, SMID leads on earnings valuation at 9.5x trailing P/E, while SMID leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 24.7% ROIC and 27.9% gross margin. SMID currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 78/100 (B+).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMID
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Smith-Midland Corporation | B+ | 78/100 | 9.5x | 27.9% | 24.7% | +0.76% | $118.5M | Benchmark Subject |
| CSTE Caesarstone Ltd. | E | 29/100 | — | 18.4% | -35.0% | +1.78% | $58.4M | /cste-vs-smid → |
| RMIX Suncrete Inc. (Class A) | D- | 42/100 | — | — | — | +1.30% | $762.4M | /rmix-vs-smid → |
| LOMA Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anonima ADS | D | 45/100 | — | — | — | -0.65% | $1.08B | /loma-vs-smid → |
| CPAC Cementos Pacasmayo S.A.A. (Each representing five ) | C | 62/100 | — | — | — | 0.00% | $1.08B | /cpac-vs-smid → |
In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Smith-Midland Corporation (SMID) reported GAAP revenue of $93.4M (+19.0% vs. FY2024 revenue of $78.5M , and +56.8% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $12.5M, operating cash flow of $14.3M, and free cash flow of $5.0M (+574.9% YoY). On the balance sheet, SMID closed FY2025 with $87.7M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 5.05, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $93.4M | $12.5M | $14.3M | $5.0M | $87.7M | — |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $78.5M | $7.7M | $5.2M | -$1.0M | $68.0M | — |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $59.6M | $795.0K | $7.7M | $7.7M | — | — |
As of 2026-11-02, Smith-Midland Corporation (NASDAQ: SMID) is rated B+ (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 78/100 at a spot price of $22.51 (+0.76% 1D, market cap $118.5M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 17/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 12/20, Executive Insider Alignment 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 15/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 18/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, SMID ranks #9 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Industrials sector (Building Materials), SMID carries a Roarable B+ (78/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 9.5x, gross margin of 27.9%, and ROIC of 24.7%. By comparison, CSTE (Caesarstone Ltd.) holds a E grade (29/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $58.4M) and RMIX (Suncrete Inc. (Class A)) posts a D- grade (42/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $762.4M). Among the 5-stock peer group, SMID leads on earnings multiple (9.5x) while SMID leads on capital efficiency (24.7% ROIC).
Per SMID's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000924719), Smith-Midland Corporation generated $93.4M in revenue (+19.0% YoY), $12.5M in net income, and $5.0M in free cash flow against $87.7M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (28% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
SMID last traded at $22.51 (+0.76% on volume of 5,920 shares), positioning the stock -5.10% below its 50-day simple moving average ($23.72) and -24.23% below its 200-day simple moving average ($29.71). Across its 52-week range of $20.89 to $40.00, SMID sits at the 8.5% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 49.7 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.8% ($21.20 to $23.82).
Why SMID Stock advanced +0.76% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. High-quality cash engine (28% profit margin, 25% return on capital) with steady institutional support.
Per the Roarable RQD 5-pillar rating engine, Smith-Midland Corporation (SMID) carries a composite score of 78/100 (B+ — Roarable Buy — Very Good Cash & Smart-Money Inflow) at a current price of $22.51 (+0.76%). Fundamental cash generation scores 17/20 (ROIC 24.7%, FCF yield 4.19%), institutional 13F whale accumulation scores 12/20, insider conviction scores 18/20, macro regime alignment scores 15/20 (Beta 1.00), and forensic balance-sheet protection scores 16/20 (Altman Z-Score 5.05, Piotroski F-Score 8/9).
Investor Implication: At 9.5x trailing P/E and 8.0x forward P/E within Building Materials, upside depends on sustained operating margin expansion (18.2%) and free cash flow conversion relative to the 52-week range of $20.89 – $40.00.
Operating in Building Materials (Industrials), SMID is sensitive to 2nd-order capital expenditure cycles, input cost spreads (gross margin 27.9%), and institutional positioning across its peer cohort. Prospective investors should monitor quarterly order backlog conversion, sector capex guidance, and Form 4 insider cluster activity (0 recent filings tracked).
Open Questions to Watch: (1) Margin trajectory vs. peer median; (2) FCF conversion sustainability over the next 4 quarters; (3) Institutional 13F rebalancing around upcoming earnings.
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MIDLAND, VA / ACCESS Newswire / October 22, 2026 / Corporation (NASDAQ:SMID), a leading manufacturer of innovative precast concrete products for transportation, infrastructure, and building construction, has secured a $2
Smith-Midland Corporation (NASDAQ:SMID), a leading manufacturer of innovative precast concrete products for transportation, infrastructure, and building construction, has secured a $2.2 million contract to manufacture
Cisco, Shopify and Starbucks show growth from AI, merchant expansion and stronger traffic, while Smith-Midland builds backlog and recurring revenue.
MIDLAND, VA / ACCESS Newswire / September 15, 2026 / Corporation (NASDAQ:SMID), a leading manufacturer of innovative precast concrete products for transportation, infrastructure, and building construction, has secured a
Smith-Midland's Q2 revenues and earnings decline y/y on a tough year-ago barrier comparison, while backlog rises and data-center and infrastructure demand remain firm.
Smith-Midland (NASDAQ:SMID) outlined growth opportunities in highway safety barriers, infrastructure construction, utility projects and prefabricated building systems during a company presentation led by Chief Executive
MIDLAND, VA / ACCESS Newswire / August 20, 2026 / Smith-Midland Corporation (NASDAQ:SMID), a provider of innovative, high-quality proprietary and patented precast concrete products and systems, today announced management
Company Reports Increasing Backlog to $57.4 Million MIDLAND, VA / ACCESS Newswire / August 14, 2026 / Smith-Midland Corporation (NASDAQ:SMID), a provider of innovative, high-quality proprietary and patented precast concr
Welcome to the SMID (Smith-Midland Corporation) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 78/100 (Roarable Buy — Very Good Cash & Smart-Money Inflow) in Building Materials. Bulls point to capital efficiency (24.7% ROIC), while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on SMID, but look at what you are paying: 9.5x trailing P/E with 27.9% gross margins. Unless Smith-Midland Corporation expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on SMID, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Building Materials and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $22.51 (52-wk range $20.89 - $40.00), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.
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