Smiths Group (CHIX:SMINL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.77 (As of Aug. 08, 2026) — 15% Above Median

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CHIX:SMINL Smiths Group PLC CHIX:SMINL
67 GF Score
Price £27.00
GF Value £12.81
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Smiths Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Smiths Group CHIX:SMINL +0.50% 67 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.77 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 3.29. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SMINL with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of £12.81 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,252 Industrial Products companies, Smiths Group ranks worse than 70.52% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-08), Smiths Group's current share price is £27.00. Smiths Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jul25 was £7.17. Smiths Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.77.

The historical rank and industry rank for Smiths Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:SMINl' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.15   Med: 3.29   Max: 5.18
Current: 3.75

During the past 13 years, Smiths Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.18. The lowest was 2.15. And the median was 3.29.

CHIX:SMINl's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
70.52% of 2252 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.07 vs CHIX:SMINl: 3.75

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Smiths Group's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Jul25 was £6.207. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is £7.17 for the trailing ten years ended in Jul25.

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Smiths Group  (CHIX:SMINl) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Smiths Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Smiths Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Smiths Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB 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.

Smiths Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Smiths Group Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Smiths Group Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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CHIX:SMINL vs GEV, ETN, PH: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Smiths Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Smiths Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Smiths Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Smiths Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Smiths Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=27.00/7.17
=3.77

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jul25 is calculated as:

For example, Smiths Group's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Jul25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jul25 (Change)*Current CPI (Jul25)
=6.207/138.5000*138.5000
=6.207

Current CPI (Jul25) = 138.5000.

Smiths Group Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201607 4.165 100.900 5.717
201707 5.282 103.500 7.068
201807 5.741 105.900 7.508
201907 5.960 108.000 7.643
202007 5.989 109.200 7.596
202107 6.060 111.400 7.534
202207 7.448 121.200 8.511
202307 6.859 129.000 7.364
202407 6.488 132.900 6.761
202507 6.207 138.500 6.207

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.77 mean?
Smiths Group (CHIX:SMINL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.77 as of Aug. 08, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Smiths Group and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 3.29. Over the past decade, Smiths Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.15 to 5.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Smiths Group ranks #1588 out of 2252 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 70.5%.
Is Smiths Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Smiths Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.77 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 3.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.15 to a high of 5.18. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.07. Smiths Group's value of 3.77 is 82.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smiths Group ranks #1588 out of 2252 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Smiths Group ranks #1588 out of 2252 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Smiths Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.07. Smiths Group's value of 3.77 is 82.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Smiths Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.15 to 5.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.29 vs. the industry median of 2.07, 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.07, based on 2,252 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Smiths Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.77 is 82.1% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Smiths Group and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smiths Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.77, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 3.29. 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 £12.81, compared to a current price of £27.00 — trading 110.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.77, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 3.29 and 82.1% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.07. Smiths Group's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Smiths Group (CHIX:SMINL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.77 as of Aug. 08, 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 £27.00 is trading 110.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of £12.81. GuruFocus considers Smiths Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:SMINL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.77 (15% above median its 10-year median of 3.29)
  • GF Value™: £12.81 vs. price of £27.00 (110.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 82.1% above the Industrial Products median (#1588 of 2252)

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 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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