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Smiths Group (OTCMKTS:SMGZY) Reaches New 12-Month High - Should You Buy?

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Key Points

  • Smiths Group PLC shares reached a new 52-week high of $32.97 during mid-day trading, signaling potential investor interest.
  • The company has a conservative debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28 and strong liquidity measures, with a quick ratio of 1.28 and a current ratio of 2.02.
  • Smiths Group operates internationally through four key divisions, showcasing its diverse technological capabilities in various sectors.
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Smiths Group PLC (OTCMKTS:SMGZY - Get Free Report)'s share price hit a new 52-week high during trading on Monday . The stock traded as high as $32.97 and last traded at $32.97, with a volume of 5320 shares changing hands. The stock had previously closed at $32.77.

Smiths Group Stock Down 0.6%

The company has a current ratio of 2.02, a quick ratio of 1.28 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $32.07 and a 200 day simple moving average of $28.90.

About Smiths Group

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Smiths Group plc operates as a technology company in Americas, Europe, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. It operates through four divisions: John Crane, Smiths Detection, Flex-Tek, and Smiths Interconnect. The John Crane division offers mechanical seals, seal support systems, power transmission couplings, and specialized filtration systems.

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