Smiths Group (LSE:SMIN) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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LSE:SMIN Smiths Group PLC LSE:SMIN
66 GF Score
Price £24.93
GF Value £13.35
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Smiths Group Moat Score?

Smiths Group LSE:SMIN -0.60% 66 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:SMIN with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of £13.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,036 Industrial Products companies, Smiths Group ranks better than 96.94% on this metric.

Smiths Group has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Smiths Group has Narrow Moat: Smiths Group PLC benefits from valuable intellectual property and a solid distribution network. Its diversified industrial products provide some pricing power, but the competitive landscape limits its moat to a solid narrow level.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Smiths Group might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Smiths Group  (LSE:SMIN) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Smiths Group Moat Score Related Terms

LSE:SMIN vs GEV, ETN, PH: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Smiths Group's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Smiths Group's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Smiths Group's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Smiths Group (LSE:SMIN) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Smiths Group ranks #93 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 3.1%.
Is Smiths Group's Moat Score too high?
Smiths Group's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Smiths Group ranks #93 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 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smiths Group's Moat Score compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Smiths Group ranks #93 out of 3036 companies for Moat Score. This places Smiths Group in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for an Industrial Products company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Smiths Group's current Moat Score is 5. 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 (LSE:SMIN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £13.35, compared to a current price of £24.93 — trading 86.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Smiths Group's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Smiths Group (LSE:SMIN), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 14, 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 (LSE:SMIN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smiths Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £24.93 is trading 86.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of £13.35. GuruFocus considers Smiths Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:SMIN:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: £13.35 vs. price of £24.93 (86.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SMIN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Smiths Group Business Description

Address 255 Blackfriars Road, Level 10, London, GBR, SE1 9AX
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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