SMGKF (Smiths Group) Change In Inventory: $-23 Mil (TTM As of Jan. 2026)

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SMGKF Smiths Group PLC SMGKF
67 GF Score
Price $35.69
GF Value $17.67
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What is Smiths Group Change In Inventory?

Smiths Group SMGKF 67 Change In Inventory is $-23 Mil as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates SMGKF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.67 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Smiths Group's change in inventory for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was $-66 Mil. It means Smiths Group's inventory increased by $66 Mil from Jul. 2025 to Jan. 2026 .

Smiths Group's change in inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 was $-22 Mil. It means Smiths Group's inventory increased by $22 Mil from Jul. 2024 to Jul. 2025 .

Smiths Group's Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was $368 Mil.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Smiths Group's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 147.73.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Smiths Group's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 1.24.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Smiths Group's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 0.47.


Smiths Group  (OTCPK:SMGKF) Change In Inventory Explanation

1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Smiths Group's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in is calculated as:

Days Inventory=Average Total Inventories/Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=579.444/715.833*365 / 2
=147.73

2. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.

Smiths Group's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

3. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Smiths Group's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

* 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 Change In Inventory Related Terms


Smiths Group Change In Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Smiths Group's Change In Inventory 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.

Smiths Group Change In Inventory Chart

Smiths Group Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Change In Inventory
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Smiths Group Semi-Annual Data
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Smiths Group Change In Inventory Calculation

Change In Inventory is the difference between last period's ending inventory and the current period's ending inventory.

Change In Inventory for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-23 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Change In Inventory →
What does a Change In Inventory of $-23 Mil mean?
Smiths Group (SMGKF) has a Change In Inventory of $-23 Mil as of Jan. 2026. Change in Inventory is the difference between current-period inventory and past-period inventory. View historical data for Smiths Group and its competitors.
Is Smiths Group's Change In Inventory too high?
Smiths Group's current Change In Inventory is $-23 Mil. 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 Change In Inventory compare to GEV and ETN?
Smiths Group's Change In Inventory of $-23 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Change In Inventory for an Industrial Products company?
A good Change In Inventory depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Change In Inventory 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 Change In Inventory mean?
A high Change In Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Change in Inventory is the difference between current-period inventory and past-period inventory. View historical data for Smiths Group and its competitors. Smiths Group's current Change In Inventory is $-23 Mil. 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 (SMGKF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.67, compared to a current price of $35.69 — trading 102% above its estimated fair value. The current Change In Inventory is $-23 Mil. 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 Change In Inventory calculated?
Change In Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Smiths Group (SMGKF), the current Change In Inventory is $-23 Mil as of Jan. 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 (SMGKF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smiths Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $35.69 is trading 102% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.67. GuruFocus considers Smiths Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SMGKF:

  • Change In Inventory: $-23 Mil
  • GF Value™: $17.67 vs. price of $35.69 (102% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 5 warning signs

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Smiths Group Business Description

Address 255 Blackfriars Road, Level 10, London, GBR, SE1 9AX
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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