Smiths Group PLC (SMIN) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Smiths Group PLC (SMIN) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.76x as of January 2026. Free cash flow of GBX94.00 Million represents 1% of operating cash flow (GBX123.00 Million). Explore SMIN capex reinvestment rate to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
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Smiths Group PLC Free Cash Flow Generation Index (1991–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for Smiths Group PLC across 35 annual periods. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see SMIN operating cash flow.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Smiths Group PLC (1991–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Smiths Group PLC. Check SMIN cash flow reinvestment rate to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (GBX) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.84x | GBX384.00 Million | GBX456.00 Million | GBX72.00 Million | ▲ +6.0% |
| 2024 | 0.79x | GBX332.00 Million | GBX418.00 Million | GBX86.00 Million | ▲ +9.8% |
| 2023 | 0.72x | GBX212.00 Million | GBX293.00 Million | GBX81.00 Million | ▲ +5.7% |
| 2022 | 0.68x | GBX191.00 Million | GBX279.00 Million | GBX88.00 Million | ▼ -12.4% |
| 2021 | 0.78x | GBX418.00 Million | GBX535.00 Million | GBX117.00 Million | ▲ +5.1% |
| 2020 | 0.74x | GBX319.00 Million | GBX429.00 Million | GBX110.00 Million | ▲ +12.8% |
| 2019 | 0.66x | GBX228.00 Million | GBX346.00 Million | GBX118.00 Million | ▼ -10.7% |
| 2018 | 0.74x | GBX299.00 Million | GBX405.00 Million | GBX106.00 Million | ▼ -4.9% |
| 2017 | 0.78x | GBX372.00 Million | GBX479.00 Million | GBX107.00 Million | ▲ +11.2% |
| 2016 | 0.70x | GBX250.00 Million | GBX358.00 Million | GBX108.00 Million | ▲ +8.6% |
| 2015 | 0.64x | GBX171.00 Million | GBX266.00 Million | GBX95.00 Million | ▲ +1.5% |
| 2014 | 0.63x | GBX162.20 Million | GBX256.20 Million | GBX94.00 Million | ▼ -13.1% |
| 2013 | 0.73x | GBX257.40 Million | GBX353.40 Million | GBX96.00 Million | ▲ +0.5% |
| 2012 | 0.72x | GBX240.30 Million | GBX331.50 Million | GBX91.20 Million | ▲ +0.7% |
| 2011 | 0.72x | GBX231.60 Million | GBX321.70 Million | GBX90.10 Million | ▼ -10.9% |
| 2010 | 0.81x | GBX331.60 Million | GBX410.50 Million | GBX78.90 Million | ▲ +14.3% |
| 2009 | 0.71x | GBX234.80 Million | GBX332.10 Million | GBX97.30 Million | ▲ +42.9% |
| 2008 | 0.49x | GBX98.00 Million | GBX198.10 Million | GBX100.10 Million | ▲ +1037.3% |
| 2007 | 0.04x | GBX10.70 Million | GBX246.00 Million | GBX235.30 Million | ▼ -88.8% |
| 2006 | 0.39x | GBX150.80 Million | GBX389.10 Million | GBX238.30 Million | ▼ -10.1% |
| 2005 | 0.43x | GBX137.70 Million | GBX319.30 Million | GBX181.60 Million | ▼ -15.4% |
| 2004 | 0.51x | GBX83.20 Million | GBX163.30 Million | GBX80.10 Million | ▼ -9.1% |
| 2003 | 0.56x | GBX120.10 Million | GBX214.30 Million | GBX94.20 Million | ▼ -7.0% |
| 2002 | 0.60x | GBX165.90 Million | GBX275.40 Million | GBX109.50 Million | ▲ +272.5% |
| 2001 | -0.35x | GBX-58.60 Million | GBX167.80 Million | GBX226.40 Million | ▼ -156.7% |
| 2000 | 0.62x | GBX81.50 Million | GBX132.30 Million | GBX50.80 Million | ▲ +1.7% |
| 1999 | 0.61x | GBX77.50 Million | GBX127.90 Million | GBX50.40 Million | ▼ -5.1% |
| 1998 | 0.64x | GBX74.40 Million | GBX116.50 Million | GBX42.10 Million | ▲ +36.4% |
| 1997 | 0.47x | GBX42.80 Million | GBX91.40 Million | GBX48.60 Million | ▼ -21.1% |
| 1996 | 0.59x | GBX59.50 Million | GBX100.20 Million | GBX40.70 Million | ▼ -1.5% |
| 1995 | 0.60x | GBX54.60 Million | GBX90.60 Million | GBX36.00 Million | ▼ -13.6% |
| 1994 | 0.70x | GBX64.80 Million | GBX92.90 Million | GBX28.10 Million | ▲ +8.5% |
| 1993 | 0.64x | GBX57.10 Million | GBX88.80 Million | GBX31.70 Million | ▲ +11.1% |
| 1992 | 0.58x | GBX36.70 Million | GBX63.40 Million | GBX26.70 Million | ▲ +210.0% |
| 1991 | 0.19x | GBX5.90 Million | GBX31.60 Million | GBX25.70 Million | — |