Smiths GroupSMGZY +1.64%78 FCF Yield % is 3.98 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 4.68. GuruFocus rates SMGZY with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.09 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,063 Industrial Products companies, Smiths Group ranks better than 73.62% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Smiths Group FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Smiths Group's FCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Smiths Group's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 Yield % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Smiths Group's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smiths Group's FCF Yield % 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 Yield % of 3.98 as of Jul. 02, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Smiths Group and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 4.68. Over the past decade, Smiths Group's FCF Yield % has ranged from 2.74 to 7.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Smiths Group ranks #808 out of 3063 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 26.4%.
Is Smiths Group's FCF Yield % too high?
Smiths Group's current FCF Yield % of 3.98 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 4.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.74 to a high of 7.74. The Industrial Products industry median FCF Yield % is 0.54. Smiths Group's value of 3.98 is 637% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smiths Group ranks #808 out of 3063 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Smiths Group has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smiths Group's FCF Yield % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Smiths Group ranks #808 out of 3063 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Smiths Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 0.54. Smiths Group's value of 3.98 is 637% above this benchmark. Historically, Smiths Group's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 2.74 to 7.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.68 vs. the industry median of 0.54, 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 Yield % for an Industrial Products company?
The median FCF Yield % among Industrial Products companies is 0.54, based on 3,063 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Smiths Group's current FCF Yield % of 3.98 is 637% 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 Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Smiths Group and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median FCF Yield % is 0.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smiths Group's current FCF Yield % is 3.98, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 4.68. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.09, compared to a current price of $34.76 — trading 11.8% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 3.98, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 4.68 and 637% above the Industrial Products industry median of 0.54. Smiths Group's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Smiths Group (SMGZY), the current FCF Yield % is 3.98 as of Jul. 02, 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 $34.76 is trading 11.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $31.09.
GuruFocus considers Smiths Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SMGZY:
FCF Yield %: 3.98 (15% below median its 10-year median of 4.68)
GF Value™: $31.09 vs. price of $34.76 (11.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 637% above the Industrial Products median (#808 of 3063)
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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