Smiths GroupSMGZY -0.98%79 FCF Margin % is 10.27% as of Jan. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 11.65. GuruFocus rates SMGZY with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.90 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,036 Industrial Products companies, Smiths Group ranks better than 80.37% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Smiths Group's Free Cash Flow for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was $127 Mil. Smiths Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was $1,238 Mil. Therefore, Smiths Group's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 10.27%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Smiths Group's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SMGZY'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.98 Med: 11.65 Max: 17.37
Current: 10.53
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Smiths Group was 17.37%. The lowest was 6.98%. And the median was 11.65%.
SMGZY's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 80.37% of 3036
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.565
vs SMGZY: 10.53
Smiths Group FCF Margin % Related Terms
Smiths Group FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Smiths Group's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Smiths Group's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smiths Group's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 (SMGZY) has a FCF Margin % of 10.27% as of Jan. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Smiths Group and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 11.65. Over the past decade, Smiths Group's FCF Margin % has ranged from 6.98 to 17.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Smiths Group ranks #596 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 19.6%.
Is Smiths Group's FCF Margin % too high?
Smiths Group's current FCF Margin % of 10.27% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 11.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.98 to a high of 17.37. The Industrial Products industry median FCF Margin % is 1.57. Smiths Group's value of 10.27% is 556.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smiths Group ranks #596 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Smiths Group has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smiths Group's FCF Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Smiths Group ranks #596 out of 3036 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Smiths Group in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.57. Smiths Group's value of 10.27% is 556.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Smiths Group's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 6.98 to 17.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.65 vs. the industry median of 1.57, 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 FCF Margin % for an Industrial Products company?
The median FCF Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 1.57, based on 3,036 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Smiths Group's current FCF Margin % of 10.27% is 556.2% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Smiths Group and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smiths Group's current FCF Margin % is 10.27%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 11.65. 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 (SMGZY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.90, compared to a current price of $33.98 — trading 10% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 10.27%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 11.65 and 556.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.57. Smiths Group's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Smiths Group (SMGZY), the current FCF Margin % is 10.27% as of Jan. 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 (SMGZY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smiths Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $33.98 is trading 10% above its estimated GF Value™ of $30.90.
GuruFocus considers Smiths Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SMGZY:
FCF Margin %: 10.27% (12% below median its 10-year median of 11.65)
GF Value™: $30.90 vs. price of $33.98 (10% above fair value)
Industry Position: 556.2% above the Industrial Products median (#596 of 3036)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SMGZY 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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