Smiths Group/£SMIN
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About Smiths Group
Smiths Group is a British multinational company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It operates in the engineering sector with a focus on designing, manufacturing, and delivering products and services for various industries, including energy, security, general industrial, and healthcare markets. Key segments include John Crane, providing products for energy and process industries; Smiths Detection, specializing in threat detection and protection; and Smiths Medical, offering medical devices and equipment. Established in 1851, Smiths Group has a global footprint, serving customers in over 50 countries. The company emphasizes innovation and technical expertise as part of its strategic positioning, contributing to its long-standing presence in diverse yet technologically driven markets.
Ticker
£SMIN
Sector
Primary listing
LSE
Employees
16,103
Headquarters
Website
Smiths Group Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£8.1B
29.35
£0.85
0.58
£0.44
1.77%
Price and volume
Market cap
£8.1B
Beta
0.58
52-week high
£25.50
52-week low
£15.15
Average daily volume
1M
Dividend rate
£0.44
Financial strength
Current ratio
2.181
Quick ratio
0.973
Long term debt to equity
30.825
Total debt to equity
32.379
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
52.41%
Interest coverage (TTM)
6.57%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
537
Gross margin (TTM)
36.91%
Net profit margin (TTM)
9.95%
Operating margin (TTM)
15.09%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
26.40%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£180,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
6.67%
Return on equity (TTM)
12.80%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
29.353
Price to revenue (TTM)
2.907
Price to book
4.03
Price to tangible book (TTM)
9.91
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
22.535
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
4.44%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
1.111
Dividend yield (TTM)
1.77%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
4.93%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
18.48%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
4.34%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
0.06%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-31.55%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
3.28%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
5.12%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
1.16%
What the Analysts think about Smiths Group
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Smiths Group stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Smiths shares climbed 4.7% on May 20, 2025, after the Group guided for full-year revenue growth at the top of its 6–8% range, showing strong market confidence. (Reuters)
On January 31, 2025, management announced a strategic breakup plan to demerge or sell Smiths Interconnect and separate Smiths Detection, along with a £500 million share buyback, aiming to unlock significant shareholder value. (Bloomberg)
In the Q3 trading update, Smiths reported 10.6% organic revenue growth for the quarter and 9.6% for the nine months, prompting it to narrow guidance towards the upper end for full-year growth and margin improvement. (Smiths Group)
A cyber security incident in January 2025 caused unauthorized access and ongoing recovery efforts, slowing organic growth at John Crane and revealing weaknesses in operations. (Smiths Group)
CFO Clare Scherrer's retirement, effective April 30, 2025, brings leadership transition risk during an important H1 FY2025 results period. (Smiths Group)
Elliott Investment Management built a stake in Smiths Group in early February 2025. This raises activist pressure, which could push the company into short-term strategic changes and distract management. (Bloomberg)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 4 Oct 2025.
Smiths Group Financial Performance
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Smiths Group Earnings Performance
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Smiths Group stock?
Smiths Group (SMIN) has a market cap of £8.1B as of October 29, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Smiths Group stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Smiths Group (SMIN) stock is 29.35 as of October 29, 2025.
Does Smiths Group stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Smiths Group (SMIN) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of October 29, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.4443 and the yield is 1.77%. Smiths Group has a payout ratio of 52.41% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Smiths Group dividend payment date?
The next Smiths Group (SMIN) dividend payment is scheduled for November 21, 2025.
What is the beta indicator for Smiths Group?
Smiths Group (SMIN) has a beta rating of 0.58. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.