SMGZY (Smiths Group) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.51 (As of Jan. 2026) — Near Median


SMGZY Smiths Group PLC SMGZY
67 GF Score
Price $33.54
GF Value $18.26
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Smiths Group Dividend Payout Ratio?

Smiths Group SMGZY +2.60% 67 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.51 as of Jan. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 0.52. GuruFocus rates SMGZY with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,719 Industrial Products companies, Smiths Group ranks better than 51.6% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Smiths Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Jan. 2026 was 0.51.

The historical rank and industry rank for Smiths Group's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

SMGZY' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.36   Med: 0.52   Max: 0.79
Current: 0.36

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Smiths Group was 0.79. The lowest was 0.36. And the median was 0.52.

SMGZY's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
51.6% of 1719 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.37 vs SMGZY: 0.36

As of today (2026-07-09), the Dividend Yield % of Smiths Group is 1.85%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Smiths Group was 4.81%. The lowest was 1.62%. And the median was 2.54%.

Smiths Group's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Jan. 2026 was $0.43.

During the past 12 months, Smiths Group's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.20% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Smiths Group was 51.00% per year. The lowest was -10.90% per year. And the median was 3.25% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Smiths Group (OTCPK:SMGZY) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Smiths Group Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Smiths Group Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Smiths Group's Dividend Payout Ratio 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.

Smiths Group Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Smiths Group Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.81 0.53 0.42 0.41 0.36

Smiths Group Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.61 0.24 0.53 0.22 0.51

SMGZY vs GEV, ETN, PH: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Smiths Group's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Smiths Group Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

Smiths Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Jul. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Jul. 2025 )
=0.59/ 1.628
=0.36

Smiths Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Jan. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=0.427/ 0.838
=0.51

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.51 mean?
Smiths Group (SMGZY) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.51 as of Jan. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Smiths Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.52. Over the past decade, Smiths Group's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 0.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Smiths Group ranks #832 out of 1719 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 48.4%.
Is Smiths Group's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Smiths Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.51 is near median its 10-year median of 0.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 0.79. The Industrial Products industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Smiths Group's value of 0.51 is 37.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smiths Group ranks #832 out of 1719 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Smiths Group ranks #832 out of 1719 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Smiths Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Smiths Group's value of 0.51 is 37.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Smiths Group's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 0.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.52 vs. the industry median of 0.37, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 0.37, based on 1,719 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Smiths Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.51 is 37.8% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Smiths Group and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smiths Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.51, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.52. 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.26, compared to a current price of $33.54 — trading 83.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.51, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.52 and 37.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 0.37. Smiths Group's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Smiths Group (SMGZY), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.51 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 $33.54 is trading 83.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.26. GuruFocus considers Smiths Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SMGZY:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.51 (near median its 10-year median of 0.52)
  • GF Value™: $18.26 vs. price of $33.54 (83.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 37.8% above the Industrial Products median (#832 of 1719)

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 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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