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About WH Smith
WH Smith PLC, known by its ticker SMWH, is a prominent UK-based retailer specializing in books, stationery, newspapers, and magazines. Founded in 1792, the company operates in two primary business segments, Travel and High Street, providing products and services across a range of retail locations globally, including airports, train stations, hospitals, and high streets. WH Smith is recognized for its extensive network of stores, making it a staple in the UK's retail landscape and expanding its presence internationally to cater to travelers and locals alike.
Ticker
£SMWH
Sector
Primary listing
LSE
Employees
9,290
Headquarters
Website
WH Smith Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£855M
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-£1.13
0.97
£0.17
2.54%
Price and volume
Market cap
£855M
Beta
0.97
52-week high
£12.94
52-week low
£5.86
Average daily volume
479K
Dividend rate
£0.17
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.395
Quick ratio
0.225
Long term debt to equity
209.574
Total debt to equity
502.66
Interest coverage (TTM)
3.22%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
202
Gross margin (TTM)
57.24%
Net profit margin (TTM)
-9.27%
Operating margin (TTM)
9.53%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
1,300.00%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£170,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
5.58%
Return on equity (TTM)
-7.57%
Valuation
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.557
Price to book
5.41
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-2.96
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
4.438
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
22.53%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
1.535
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.54%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-19.03%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-375.36%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
3.52%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
2.80%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
47.13%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
2.85%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
23.88%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
-7.90%
What the Analysts think about WH Smith
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for WH Smith stock.
WH Smith Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
WH Smith Earnings Performance
Company profitability
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for WH Smith stock?
WH Smith (SMWH) has a market cap of £855M as of February 14, 2026.
What is the P/E ratio for WH Smith stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for WH Smith (SMWH) stock is 0 as of February 14, 2026.
Does WH Smith stock pay dividends?
Yes, the WH Smith (SMWH) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of February 14, 2026, the dividend rate is £0.173 and the yield is 2.54%. WH Smith has a payout ratio of 0% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next WH Smith dividend payment date?
The next WH Smith (SMWH) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for WH Smith ?
WH Smith (SMWH) has a beta rating of 0.97. 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.