SPXSF (Spirax Group) Profitability Rank: 9 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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SPXSF Spirax Group PLC SPXSF
88 GF Score
Price $98.97
GF Value $111.95
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Spirax Group Profitability Rank?

Spirax Group SPXSF +8.18% 88 Profitability Rank is 9 as of Dec. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 9.00. GuruFocus rates SPXSF with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $111.95 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Spirax Group has the Profitability Rank of 9. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Spirax Group's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 14.08%. As of today, Spirax Group's Piotroski F-Score is 8.


Spirax Group Profitability Rank Related Terms


SPXSF vs GEV, ETN, PH: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Spirax Group's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.


Spirax Group Profitability Rank vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Spirax Group's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Spirax Group's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Spirax Group Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Spirax Group has the Profitability Rank of 9. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Spirax Group's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=165.997 / 1178.983
=14.08 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 8, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Spirax Group has an F-score of 8. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Warning Sign:

Spirax Group PLC operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -6.2%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 9 mean?
Spirax Group (SPXSF) has a Profitability Rank of 9 as of Dec. 2025. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Spirax Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.00. Over the past decade, Spirax Group's Profitability Rank has ranged from 8.00 to 10.00.
Is Spirax Group's Profitability Rank too high?
Spirax Group's current Profitability Rank of 9 is near median its 10-year median of 9.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Spirax Group has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Spirax Group's Profitability Rank compare to GEV and ETN?
Spirax Group's Profitability Rank of 9 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. Historically, Spirax Group's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 8.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for an Industrial Products company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Spirax Group and its competitors. Spirax Group's current Profitability Rank is 9, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Spirax Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spirax Group (SPXSF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $111.95, compared to a current price of $98.97 — trading 11.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 9, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.00. Spirax Group's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Spirax Group (SPXSF), the current Profitability Rank is 9 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Spirax Group (SPXSF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spirax Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $98.97 is trading 11.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $111.95. GuruFocus considers Spirax Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SPXSF:

  • Profitability Rank: 9 (near median its 10-year median of 9.00)
  • GF Value™: $111.95 vs. price of $98.97 (11.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Spirax Group Business Description

Address Cirencester Road, Charlton House, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GBR, GL53 8ER
Spirax is a global manufacturer of a wide range of applications for industrial and commercial steam systems, electric thermal solutions, and peristaltic pumps used across multiple industries. The group operates across three segments and has over 110,000 direct customers across 130 countries. Approximately 85% of group sales are generated from recurring maintenance and small improvements to existing customer systems. Spirax has 1,700 product lines and 2,100 sales and service engineers, who account for 25% of employees.
88GF Score

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