Smiths Group (CHIX:SMINL) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.08 (As of Aug. 03, 2026) — 52% Above Median

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CHIX:SMINL Smiths Group PLC CHIX:SMINL
68 GF Score
Price £26.37
GF Value £12.76
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Smiths Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Smiths Group CHIX:SMINL 68 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.08 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 52% above its 10-year median of 2.02. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SMINL with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of £12.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,298 Industrial Products companies, Smiths Group ranks worse than 69.36% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-03), Smiths Group's current share price is £26.37. Smiths Group's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jul25 was £8.57. Smiths Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 3.08.

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

CHIX:SMINl' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.19   Med: 2.02   Max: 3.19
Current: 3.07

During the past 13 years, Smiths Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.19. The lowest was 1.19. And the median was 2.02.

CHIX:SMINl's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
69.36% of 2298 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.69 vs CHIX:SMINl: 3.07

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Smiths Group's adjusted revenue per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Jul25 was £8.574. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is £8.57 for the trailing ten years ended in Jul25.

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

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Smiths Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Smiths Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Smiths Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio Chart

Smiths Group Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio Comparison

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

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

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


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Smiths Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

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

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=26.37/8.57
=3.08

* 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 Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jul25 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jul25 (Change)*Current CPI (Jul25)
=8.574/138.5000*138.5000
=8.574

Current CPI (Jul25) = 138.5000.

Smiths Group Annual Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201607 7.392 100.900 10.147
201707 8.189 103.500 10.958
201807 5.806 105.900 7.593
201907 6.270 108.000 8.041
202007 6.389 109.200 8.103
202107 6.036 111.400 7.504
202207 6.607 121.200 7.550
202307 8.563 129.000 9.194
202407 7.999 132.900 8.336
202507 8.574 138.500 8.574

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 3.08 mean?
Smiths Group (CHIX:SMINL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.08 as of Aug. 03, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Smiths Group and its competitors. This is 52% above median its historical median of 2.02. Over the past decade, Smiths Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.19 to 3.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Smiths Group ranks #1594 out of 2298 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 69.4%.
Is Smiths Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Smiths Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.08 is 52% above median its 10-year median of 2.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.19 to a high of 3.19. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.69. Smiths Group's value of 3.08 is 82.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smiths Group ranks #1594 out of 2298 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Smiths Group has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smiths Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Smiths Group ranks #1594 out of 2298 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Smiths Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.69. Smiths Group's value of 3.08 is 82.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Smiths Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.19 to 3.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.02 vs. the industry median of 1.69, 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 PS Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 1.69, based on 2,298 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Smiths Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.08 is 82.2% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue 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 PS Ratio is 1.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smiths Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.08, which is 52% above median its own 10-year median of 2.02. 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 £12.76, compared to a current price of £26.37 — trading 106.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.08, which is 52% above median its 10-year median of 2.02 and 82.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.69. Smiths Group's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Smiths Group (CHIX:SMINL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.08 as of Aug. 03, 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 £26.37 is trading 106.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of £12.76. GuruFocus considers Smiths Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:SMINL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.08 (52% above median its 10-year median of 2.02)
  • GF Value™: £12.76 vs. price of £26.37 (106.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 82.2% above the Industrial Products median (#1594 of 2298)

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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