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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
£798M
134.14
£0.05
1.34
£0.34
5.29%
Price and volume
Market cap
£798M
Beta
1.34
52-week high
£13.15
52-week low
£6.24
Average daily volume
620K
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)
134.145
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.424
Price to book
2.37
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-5.78
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
4.522
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
22.11%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
1.416
Dividend yield (TTM)
5.29%
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 Q3 (13 weeks to May 31, 2025), WH Smith delivered 5% like-for-like revenue growth and 7% constant-currency travel revenue expansion, maintaining full-year guidance despite macro uncertainties. (Reuters)
The North America division saw 7% constant-currency revenue growth in the same period, including the opening of 10 new airport stores across Calgary, Denver, Detroit, and Washington, underlining the resilience and scalability of its US travel retail model. (Reuters)
Activist investor Palliser Capital’s acquisition of a near-5% stake underscores confidence in WH Smith’s strategic pivot to travel retail and may catalyse enhanced capital allocation, governance reforms, and share price upside. (Reuters)
WH Smith’s revised guidance after uncovering a £30 million overstatement in North America prompted a halving of expected division profits to £25 million and a >30% share price plunge, raising concerns over accounting controls and financial transparency. (Reuters)
On June 30, WH Smith cut the expected proceeds from its UK high street sale to Modella from £52 million to a maximum of £40 million amid softer trading, triggering an 8% share drop and increasing net debt forecasts from £400 million to £425 million by August. (Reuters)
Despite trading gains, WH Smith’s stock has fallen approximately 14% year-to-date through Q3 2025, underperforming both the FTSE 250 and travel retail peers, signaling investor caution about its growth trajectory. (Reuters)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 5 Nov 2025.
WH Smith Financial Performance
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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 £798M as of November 08, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for WH Smith stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for WH Smith (SMWH) stock is 134.14 as of November 08, 2025.
Does WH Smith stock pay dividends?
Yes, the WH Smith (SMWH) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of November 08, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.339 and the yield is 5.29%. 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.