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Smiths GroupSMGKF 67 EV-to-OCF is 22.30 as of Sep. 09, 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 18.11. GuruFocus rates SMGKF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.69 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,086 Industrial Products companies, Smiths Group ranks worse than 66.92% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Smiths Group's Enterprise Value is $11,264 Mil.
Smiths Group's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was $505 Mil. Therefore, Smiths Group's EV-to-OCF for today is 22.30.
The historical rank and industry rank for Smiths Group's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
SMGKF'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.19 Med: 18.11 Max: 25.49
Current: 22.23
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Smiths Group was 25.49. The lowest was 12.19. And the median was 18.11.
SMGKF's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 66.92% of 3086
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 11.35
vs SMGKF: 22.23
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Smiths Group EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Smiths Group EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Smiths Group's EV-to-OCF 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-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Smiths Group's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smiths Group's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Smiths Group's current Enterprise Value is $11,264 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Smiths Group's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was $505 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-OCF of 22.30 as of Sep. 09, 2026. This is 23% above median its historical median of 18.11. Over the past decade, Smiths Group's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 12.19 to 25.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Smiths Group ranks #2065 out of 3086 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 66.9%.
Is Smiths Group's EV-to-OCF too high?
Smiths Group's current EV-to-OCF of 22.30 is 23% above median its 10-year median of 18.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.19 to a high of 25.49. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-OCF is 11.35. Smiths Group's value of 22.30 is 96.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smiths Group ranks #2065 out of 3086 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-OCF compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Smiths Group ranks #2065 out of 3086 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Smiths Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 11.35. Smiths Group's value of 22.30 is 96.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Smiths Group's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 12.19 to 25.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.11 vs. the industry median of 11.35, 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-OCF for an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Industrial Products companies is 11.35, based on 3,086 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Smiths Group's current EV-to-OCF of 22.30 is 96.5% 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 11.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smiths Group's current EV-to-OCF is 22.30, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 18.11. 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 $17.69, compared to a current price of $35.69 — trading 101.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 22.30, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 18.11 and 96.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 11.35. 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-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Smiths Group (SMGKF), the current EV-to-OCF is 22.30 as of Sep. 09, 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 101.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.69.
GuruFocus considers Smiths Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SMGKF:
EV-to-OCF: 22.30 (23% above median its 10-year median of 18.11)
GF Value™: $17.69 vs. price of $35.69 (101.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 96.5% above the Industrial Products median (#2065 of 3086)
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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