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Smiths GroupCHIX:SMINL 68 Receivables Turnover is 2.00 as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SMINL with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of £12.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,033 Industrial Products companies, Smiths Group ranks better than 59.71% on this metric.
The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. Smiths Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was £915 Mil. Smiths Group's average Accounts Receivable for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was £458 Mil.
Hence, Smiths Group's Receivables Turnover for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was 2.00.
Smiths Group (CHIX:SMINl) Receivables Turnover Explanation
An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.
Smiths Group Receivables Turnover Related Terms
Smiths Group Receivables Turnover Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Smiths Group's Receivables Turnover 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.
CHIX:SMINL vs GEV, ETN, PH: Receivables Turnover Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Smiths Group's Receivables Turnover, along with its competitors' market caps and Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Smiths Group's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smiths Group's Receivables Turnover 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 (CHIX:SMINL) has a Receivables Turnover of 2.00 as of Jan. 2026. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Smiths Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Smiths Group ranks #1222 out of 3033 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 40.3%.
Is Smiths Group's Receivables Turnover too high?
Smiths Group's current Receivables Turnover is 2.00. The Industrial Products industry median Receivables Turnover is 4.45. Smiths Group's value of 2.00 is 55.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smiths Group ranks #1222 out of 3033 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Smiths Group has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smiths Group's Receivables Turnover compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Smiths Group ranks #1222 out of 3033 companies for Receivables Turnover. This puts Smiths Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 4.45. Smiths Group's value of 2.00 is 55.1% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Receivables Turnover for an Industrial Products company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Industrial Products companies is 4.45, based on 3,033 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Smiths Group's current Receivables Turnover of 2.00 is 55.1% below 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 Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Smiths Group and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 4.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smiths Group's current Receivables Turnover is 2.00. 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 (CHIX:SMINL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £12.76, compared to a current price of £26.37 — trading 106.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 2.00 and 55.1% below the Industrial Products industry median of 4.45. Smiths Group's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Smiths Group (CHIX:SMINL), the current Receivables Turnover is 2.00 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 (CHIX:SMINL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smiths Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £26.37 is trading 106.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of £12.76.
GuruFocus considers Smiths Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:SMINL:
Receivables Turnover: 2.00
GF Value™: £12.76 vs. price of £26.37 (106.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 55.1% below the Industrial Products median (#1222 of 3033)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:SMINL 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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