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Smiths GroupSMGKF 67 EV-to-EBIT is 19.83 as of Aug. 23, 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 19.15. 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. Among 2,388 Industrial Products companies, Smiths Group ranks worse than 51.26% on this metric.
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Smiths Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was $12,019 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Smiths Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was $581 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.
Smiths Group EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Smiths Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Smiths Group's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Smiths Group's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Smiths Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smiths Group's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Smiths Group's current Enterprise Value is $11,521 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Smiths Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was $581 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.
Smiths Group (SMGKF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 19.83 as of Aug. 23, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Smiths Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 19.15. Over the past decade, Smiths Group's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 10.14 to 45.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Smiths Group ranks #1224 out of 2388 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 51.3%.
Is Smiths Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Smiths Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 19.83 is near median its 10-year median of 19.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.14 to a high of 45.02. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.03. Smiths Group's value of 19.83 is 4.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smiths Group ranks #1224 out of 2388 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Smiths Group ranks #1224 out of 2388 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Smiths Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.03. Smiths Group's value of 19.83 is 4.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Smiths Group's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 10.14 to 45.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.15 vs. the industry median of 19.03, 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 EV-to-EBIT for an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Industrial Products companies is 19.03, based on 2,388 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Smiths Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 19.83 is 4.2% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Smiths Group and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 19.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smiths Group's current EV-to-EBIT is 19.83, which is near median its own 10-year median of 19.15. 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 EV-to-EBIT is 19.83, which is near median its 10-year median of 19.15 and 4.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 19.03. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Smiths Group (SMGKF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 19.83 as of Aug. 23, 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:
EV-to-EBIT: 19.83 (near median its 10-year median of 19.15)
GF Value™: $17.67 vs. price of $35.69 (102% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4.2% above the Industrial Products median (#1224 of 2388)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SMGKF 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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