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Smiths GroupCHIX:SMINL +0.18%67 Buyback Yield % is 8.08 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 2593% above its 10-year median of 0.30. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SMINL with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of £13.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 776 Industrial Products companies, Smiths Group ranks better than 97.81% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Smiths Group's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
CHIX:SMINL vs GEV, ETN, PH: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Smiths Group's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Smiths Group Buyback Yield % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Smiths Group's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smiths Group's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Smiths Group (CHIX:SMINL) has a Buyback Yield % of 8.08 as of Jul. 20, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Smiths Group and its competitors. This is 2593% above median its historical median of 0.30. Over the past decade, Smiths Group's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.10 to 9.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Smiths Group ranks #17 out of 776 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 2.2%.
Is Smiths Group's Buyback Yield % too high?
Smiths Group's current Buyback Yield % of 8.08 is 2593% above median its 10-year median of 0.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 9.43. Based on the distribution chart, Smiths Group ranks #17 out of 776 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Smiths Group has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smiths Group's Buyback Yield % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Smiths Group ranks #17 out of 776 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Smiths Group in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Smiths Group's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.10 to 9.43 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for an Industrial Products company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Smiths Group and its competitors. Smiths Group's current Buyback Yield % is 8.08, which is 2593% above median its own 10-year median of 0.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smiths Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smiths Group (CHIX:SMINL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £13.13, compared to a current price of £25.56 — trading 94.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 8.08, which is 2593% above median its 10-year median of 0.30. Smiths Group's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Smiths Group (CHIX:SMINL), the current Buyback Yield % is 8.08 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Smiths Group (CHIX:SMINL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smiths Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £25.56 is trading 94.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of £13.13.
GuruFocus considers Smiths Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:SMINL:
Buyback Yield %: 8.08 (2593% above median its 10-year median of 0.30)
GF Value™: £13.13 vs. price of £25.56 (94.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:SMINL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Smiths Group is a UK-based industrial technology company focused on engineered solutions for fluid and energy management, following the agreed divestments of its Detection and Interconnect divisions. Its two core businesses—John Crane and Flex-Tek - serve critical infrastructure, energy, aerospace, HVAC, and industrial markets. John Crane supplies mechanical seals, filtration systems, and condition-monitoring technologies used in rotating equipment, with a high-margin, recurring aftermarket business. Flex-Tek provides specialized tubing, heating components, and ducting systems primarily for US HVAC and aerospace OEMs.
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