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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
14,451
Headquarters
Website
WH Smith Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£844M
142.94
£0.05
1.34
£0.34
4.97%
Price and volume
Market cap
£844M
Beta
1.34
52-week high
£14.66
52-week low
£6.28
Average daily volume
1.1M
Dividend rate
£0.34
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.739
Quick ratio
0.336
Long term debt to equity
209.474
Total debt to equity
287.895
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
614.29%
Interest coverage (TTM)
4.04%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
269
Gross margin (TTM)
63.82%
Net profit margin (TTM)
0.36%
Operating margin (TTM)
11.01%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
52.78%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£130,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
7.75%
Return on equity (TTM)
4.78%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
142.941
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.451
Price to book
2.51
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-6.11
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
4.819
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
20.75%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
1.416
Dividend yield (TTM)
4.97%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
4.46%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-90.21%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
21.85%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
5.30%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-43.67%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-24.59%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
-0.68%
What the Analysts think about WH Smith
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for WH Smith stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
In H1 FY25, the Travel division delivered 6% revenue growth to £712m and a 12% increase in trading profit to £56m, highlighting the resilience of its core business segment. (MarketScreener)
WH Smith declared an interim dividend of 11.3p per share and repurchased £27m of its £50m share buyback programme, underscoring strong cash generation and capital return to shareholders. (MarketScreener)
The company has a robust pipeline of over 90 new Travel stores (net 70 expected openings) and secured a major contract at a US East Coast airport, positioning it for continued international expansion. (MarketScreener)
Revised sale terms for its High Street arm reduced expected cash proceeds from £52m to £40m, raising net debt guidance to £425m and potentially delaying the company’s deleveraging plans. (Reuters)
Travel revenue growth slowed from 13% in H1 FY24 to 6% in H1 FY25, signaling waning momentum in its core Travel segment. (Reuters)
A £30m profit overstatement in the North American division led WH Smith to cut its profit outlook for the region to £25m from around £55m, undermining confidence in its financial controls and guidance. (Reuters)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 2 Sept 2025.
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WH Smith Earnings Performance
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for WH Smith stock?
WH Smith (SMWH) has a market cap of £844M as of September 17, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for WH Smith stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for WH Smith (SMWH) stock is 142.94 as of September 17, 2025.
Does WH Smith stock pay dividends?
Yes, the WH Smith (SMWH) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of September 17, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.339 and the yield is 4.97%. WH Smith has a payout ratio of 614.29% 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 1.34. This means that it is more volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 2 would indicate the stock moves twice as much as the market.