Smiths Group plc
SMIN
Rank in Stocks
#2013
Smiths Group plc is a global technology enterprise, providing innovative... Smiths Group plc is a global technology enterprise, providing innovative solutions across diverse sectors such as medical technology, security and defense, general industrial applications, energy, and space and aerospace. The company's operations are segmented into five key divisions. John Crane specializes in critical engineering components, including mechanical seals, their associated support systems, hydrodynamic bearings, various packing materials, power transmission couplings, and advanced filtration solutions. Smiths Detection is a leader in threat detection, supplying sophisticated sensors and systems capable of identifying and pinpointing explosives, narcotics, weaponry, chemical agents, biohazards, and other illicit items. Flex-Tek manufactures precision-engineered components designed for heating and conveying fluids and gases, serving industries ranging from aerospace and medical to industrial, construction, and household appliances. Smiths Interconnect delivers highly specialized electronic and radio frequency (RF) solutions, with a product portfolio encompassing board-level and waveguide devices, various connectors, cables, test sockets, and integrated sub-systems, utilized within the security and defense, medical, general industrial, and space and aerospace sectors. Smiths Medical focuses on healthcare technology, offering products such as infusion systems, vascular access devices, patient airway management solutions, and temperature control equipment, alongside specialized devices for diagnostics and emergency patient transport. Founded in 1851, the company was initially known as Smiths Industries before rebranding as Smiths Group plc in 2000. Its corporate headquarters are located in London, United Kingdom.
Share Price
$35.28
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$10.02B
Change (1 day)
2.63%
Change (1 year)
5.54%
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Operating Margin for Smiths Group plc (SMIN)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 15.54%
According to Smiths Group plc's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 15.54%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 18.28%.
Operating Margin history for Smiths Group plc from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 15.54% | -14.99% |
| 2025 | 18.28% | 37.96% |
| 2024 | 13.25% | -0.15% |
| 2023 | 13.27% | 77.41% |
| 2022 | 7.48% | -44.80% |
| 2021 | 13.55% | 43.23% |
| 2020 | 9.46% | -46.64% |
| 2019 | 17.73% | 15.28% |
| 2018 | 15.38% | -25.16% |
| 2017 | 20.55% | 56.63% |
| 2016 | 13.12% | -3.53% |
| 2015 | 13.60% | 6.33% |
| 2014 | 12.79% | -19.41% |
| 2013 | 15.87% | 18.26% |
| 2012 | 13.42% | -12.91% |
| 2011 | 15.41% | -2.10% |
| 2010 | 15.74% | -2.11% |
| 2009 | 16.08% | 14.61% |
| 2008 | 14.03% | 17.90% |
| 2007 | 11.90% | -3,405.56% |
| 2006 | -0.36% | -102.83% |
| 2005 | 12.71% | 18.79% |
| 2004 | 10.70% | -13.85% |
| 2003 | 12.42% | 20.00% |
| 2002 | 10.35% | 23.66% |
| 2001 | 8.37% | -53.88% |
| 2000 | 18.15% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36.95% | -97.62% |
US
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| 11.89% | -99.23% |
DE
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| 16.70% | -98.93% |
FR
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| 21.55% | -98.61% |
US
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| 8.81% | -99.43% |
DE
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about Smiths Group plc's operating margin
What is Smiths Group plc's operating margin?
Smiths Group plc's operating margin is 15.54%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Smiths Group plc's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Smiths Group plc's operating margin was 18.28%, compared with 13.25% in 2024.
How has Smiths Group plc's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Smiths Group plc's operating margin was highest in 2025 (18.28%) and lowest in 2022 (7.48%).
How does Smiths Group plc's operating margin compare with similar companies?
Smiths Group plc's operating margin (15.54%) is higher than that of 2 of the 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Lam Research Corp. R, with 36.95%.