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Smiths GroupSMGKF 67 EV-to-EBITDA is 15.09 as of Aug. 23, 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 14.31. 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 2,489 Industrial Products companies, Smiths Group ranks better than 51.39% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Smiths Group's enterprise value is $11,521 Mil.
Smiths Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was $763 Mil. Therefore, Smiths Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 15.09.
The historical rank and industry rank for Smiths Group's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
SMGKF'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.61 Med: 14.31 Max: 24.78
Current: 14.95
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Smiths Group was 24.78. The lowest was 8.61. And the median was 14.31.
SMGKF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 51.39% of 2489
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 15.56
vs SMGKF: 14.95
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
Smiths Group (OTCPK:SMGKF) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Smiths Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Smiths Group's share price for today is $35.69.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Smiths Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was $1.038.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Smiths Group's EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Smiths Group's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smiths Group's EV-to-EBITDA 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 EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was $763 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-EBITDA of 15.09 as of Aug. 23, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Smiths Group. This is near median its historical median of 14.31. Over the past decade, Smiths Group's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 8.61 to 24.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Smiths Group ranks #1210 out of 2489 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 48.6%.
Is Smiths Group's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Smiths Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 15.09 is near median its 10-year median of 14.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.61 to a high of 24.78. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.56. Smiths Group's value of 15.09 is 3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smiths Group ranks #1210 out of 2489 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above 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-EBITDA compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Smiths Group ranks #1210 out of 2489 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Smiths Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.56. Smiths Group's value of 15.09 is 3% below this benchmark. Historically, Smiths Group's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 8.61 to 24.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.31 vs. the industry median of 15.56, Smiths Group has consistently been below 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-EBITDA for an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 15.56, based on 2,489 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Smiths Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 15.09 is 3% below 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Smiths Group. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smiths Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is 15.09, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.31. 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-EBITDA is 15.09, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.31 and 3% below the Industrial Products industry median of 15.56. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Smiths Group (SMGKF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 15.09 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-EBITDA: 15.09 (near median its 10-year median of 14.31)
GF Value™: $17.67 vs. price of $35.69 (102% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3% below the Industrial Products median (#1210 of 2489)
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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