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Smith & Nephew plc Sponsored ADR (SNN) Quality Score

SNN
Quality69

Growth remains strong (avg 85/100), but business quality is pulling the composite down (avg 43/100).

Broad-market heuristics · Not a buy/sell signal

Valuation and growth

Earnings Multiple
80/100
21.6x

20–25x range, moderate premium

Cash Flow Multiple
90/100
15.7x

Under 20x cash flow, well covered

Revenue Growth
70/100
5.7%

5–10% CAGR, steady but not exceptional

Cash Flow Growth
100/100
97.9%

Above 10% CAGR, strong compounder

Business Quality & Capital Allocation

Share Dilution
80/100
-0.6%

Roughly flat, no meaningful dilution

Margin Trend
90/100
+1.7pp

Expanded 1–3pp, steady progress

Capital Structure
0/100
$2.77B

Net debt/FCF of 3.3x, high leverage

2022
$350M
$2.87B
2023
$302M
$3.08B
2024
$619M
$3.32B
2025
$557M
$3.33B
Return on Capital
0/100
8.0%

Below 8%, may not cover cost of capital

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Smith & Nephew plc Sponsored ADR (SNN) quality: score, margins and returns

Smith & Nephew plc Sponsored ADR (SNN) scores 69/100 on Intrinsiqq's quality score (a solid business), a weighted blend of 8 metrics each scored 0 to 100, on 13.9% operating margins and 8.0% ROIC. Every metric is computed from company filings; this is analysis, not investment advice.

Frequently asked

Is Smith & Nephew plc Sponsored ADR (SNN) a high-quality business?+

Smith & Nephew plc Sponsored ADR scores 69 out of 100 on Intrinsiqq's quality score, a weighted blend of 8 metrics each scored 0 to 100, which rates it a solid business on these measures. Recent figures include a 13.9% operating margin and a 8.0% return on invested capital. Quality and price are separate questions: even a great business can be a poor investment if you overpay, so read this score alongside the valuation. The metric-by-metric breakdown is on this scorecard.

What does Smith & Nephew plc Sponsored ADR's quality score measure?+

Intrinsiqq's quality score weighs revenue and free-cash-flow growth, operating margins, return on invested capital, change in share count, and balance-sheet strength, each computed from SNN's company filings rather than opinion or sentiment. A higher score means a more durable, capital-efficient business; it is not a buy or sell signal. Open each metric on this page to see exactly where Smith & Nephew plc Sponsored ADR scores well and where it falls behind.

What is Smith & Nephew plc Sponsored ADR's return on invested capital (ROIC)?+

Smith & Nephew plc Sponsored ADR earns about 8.0% on its invested capital, which is modest. ROIC measures how much profit a company generates per dollar put to work; sustained ROIC above its cost of capital is one of the clearest signs of a real competitive moat. Compare it to SNN's margins and growth on this scorecard to judge durability.

How profitable is Smith & Nephew plc Sponsored ADR?+

Smith & Nephew plc Sponsored ADR runs an operating margin of about 13.9% and a net margin of about 10.1%. Revenue has grown at roughly 4.3% a year recently. High, stable margins usually point to pricing power and operating discipline. Margins are most telling next to growth and returns on capital, all of which feed this quality score. This is analysis from company filings, not investment advice.

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Data sourced from company filings and third-party price providers. Scores, valuations, and metrics are algorithmic estimates. This is not investment advice. See our Terms and Methodology.

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