Smiths GroupLSE:SMIN +1.54%66 Current Ratio is 3.04 as of Jan. 2026, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 2.26. GuruFocus rates LSE:SMIN with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of £13.67 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,073 Industrial Products companies, Smiths Group ranks better than 74.65% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Smiths Group's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 3.04.
Smiths Group has a current ratio of 3.04. It indicates the company may not be efficiently using its current assets or its short-term financing facilities. This may also indicate problems in working capital management.
The historical rank and industry rank for Smiths Group's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:SMIN'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.61 Med: 2.26 Max: 3.04
Current: 3.04
During the past 13 years, Smiths Group's highest Current Ratio was 3.04. The lowest was 1.61. And the median was 2.26.
LSE:SMIN's Current Ratio is ranked better than 74.65% of 3073
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.96
vs LSE:SMIN: 3.04
Smiths Group (LSE:SMIN) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Smiths Group Current Ratio Related Terms
Smiths Group Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Smiths Group's Current Ratio 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.
LSE:SMIN vs GEV, ETN, PH: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Smiths Group's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio 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 Current Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Smiths Group's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smiths Group's Current Ratio 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 (LSE:SMIN) has a Current Ratio of 3.04 as of Jan. 2026. This is 35% above median its historical median of 2.26. Over the past decade, Smiths Group's Current Ratio has ranged from 1.61 to 3.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Smiths Group ranks #779 out of 3073 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 25.3%.
Is Smiths Group's Current Ratio too high?
Smiths Group's current Current Ratio of 3.04 is 35% above median its 10-year median of 2.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.61 to a high of 3.04. The Industrial Products industry median Current Ratio is 1.96. Smiths Group's value of 3.04 is 55.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smiths Group ranks #779 out of 3073 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Smiths Group has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smiths Group's Current Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Smiths Group ranks #779 out of 3073 companies for Current Ratio. This puts Smiths Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.96. Smiths Group's value of 3.04 is 55.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Smiths Group's own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.61 to 3.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.26 vs. the industry median of 1.96, Smiths Group has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Current Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
The median Current Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 1.96, based on 3,073 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Smiths Group's current Current Ratio of 3.04 is 55.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smiths Group's current Current Ratio is 3.04, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 2.26. 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 (LSE:SMIN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £13.67, compared to a current price of £26.34 — trading 92.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 3.04, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 2.26 and 55.1% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.96. Smiths Group's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Smiths Group (LSE:SMIN), the current Current Ratio is 3.04 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 (LSE:SMIN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smiths Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £26.34 is trading 92.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of £13.67.
GuruFocus considers Smiths Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SMIN:
Current Ratio: 3.04 (35% above median its 10-year median of 2.26)
GF Value™: £13.67 vs. price of £26.34 (92.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 55.1% above the Industrial Products median (#779 of 3073)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SMIN 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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