Smiths GroupSMGZY -1.69%67 ROE % is 14.11% as of Jan. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 12.30. GuruFocus rates SMGZY with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,003 Industrial Products companies, Smiths Group ranks better than 77.22% on this metric.
ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. Smiths Group's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was $352 Mil. Smiths Group's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was $2,494 Mil. Therefore, Smiths Group's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 14.11%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Smiths Group's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
SMGZY'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.09 Med: 12.3 Max: 40.5
Current: 12.73
During the past 13 years, Smiths Group's highest ROE % was 40.50%. The lowest was 9.09%. And the median was 12.30%.
SMGZY's ROE % is ranked better than 77.22% of 3003
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.86
vs SMGZY: 12.73
Smiths Group (OTCPK:SMGZY) ROE % Explanation
ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:
Note:
The net income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Jan. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Jan. 2026) revenue data. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.
* 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.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their ROE %s can be extremely high.
Smiths Group ROE % Related Terms
Smiths Group ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Smiths Group's ROE % 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.
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Smiths Group's ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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 ROE % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Smiths Group's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smiths Group's ROE % 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.
In the calculation of annual ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Jan. 2026) net income data.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Smiths Group (SMGZY) has a ROE % of 14.11% as of Jan. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Smiths Group and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 12.30. Over the past decade, Smiths Group's ROE % has ranged from 9.09 to 40.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Smiths Group ranks #684 out of 3003 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 22.8%.
Is Smiths Group's ROE % too high?
Smiths Group's current ROE % of 14.11% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 12.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.09 to a high of 40.50. The Industrial Products industry median ROE % is 5.86. Smiths Group's value of 14.11% is 140.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smiths Group ranks #684 out of 3003 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 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smiths Group's ROE % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Smiths Group ranks #684 out of 3003 companies for ROE %. This places Smiths Group in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 5.86. Smiths Group's value of 14.11% is 140.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Smiths Group's own ROE % has ranged from 9.09 to 40.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.30 vs. the industry median of 5.86, 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 ROE % for an Industrial Products company?
The median ROE % among Industrial Products companies is 5.86, based on 3,003 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Smiths Group's current ROE % of 14.11% is 140.8% 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 ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Smiths Group and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median ROE % is 5.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smiths Group's current ROE % is 14.11%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 12.30. 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 $18.44, compared to a current price of $33.40 — trading 81.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 14.11%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 12.30 and 140.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 5.86. Smiths Group's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Smiths Group (SMGZY), the current ROE % is 14.11% 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 $33.40 is trading 81.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.44.
GuruFocus considers Smiths Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SMGZY:
ROE %: 14.11% (15% above median its 10-year median of 12.30)
GF Value™: $18.44 vs. price of $33.40 (81.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 140.8% above the Industrial Products median (#684 of 3003)
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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