WH Smith /£SMWH
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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
- Consumer Discretionary
- Primary listing
- LSE
- Employees
- 9,290
- Headquarters
- Swindon, United Kingdom
- Website
- www.whsmithplc.co.uk
WH Smith Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£640M
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-£0.97
0.92
£0.06
1.42%
Price and volume
Market cap
£640M
Beta
0.92
52-week high
£7.12
52-week low
£3.46
Average daily volume
747K
Dividend rate
£0.06
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.328
Quick ratio
0.166
Long term debt to equity
2.578
Total debt to equity
6.571
Interest coverage (TTM)
2.72%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
181
Gross margin (TTM)
56.78%
Net profit margin (TTM)
-7.70%
Operating margin (TTM)
8.58%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
-110.53%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£170,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
5.31%
Return on equity (TTM)
-14.79%
Valuation
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.335
Price to book
4.25
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-1.66
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
6.033
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
16.58%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
0.701
Dividend yield (TTM)
1.42%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
25.49%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
931.35%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-1.35%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
2.82%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
24.50%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
0.56%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
-29.61%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
-17.42%
What the Analysts think about WH Smith
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for WH Smith stock.
Analyst projections of the future price of WH Smith stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
UK fourth-quarter like-for-like sales rose 4%, with growth across air, rail and hospitals. Six new one-stop-shops also broadened the offer at busy locations such as Heathrow. (WH Smith)
WH Smith is closing unprofitable stores and leaving smaller overseas markets, while targeting investment at higher-return Travel Essentials shops. If these changes improve the mix and cash generation, they could make the travel-focused business more profitable. (WH Smith)
Expected full-year headline profit before tax of about £75m is down from £108m the previous year. Promotions, inflation and reduced brand marketing are squeezing margins, despite cost savings. (WH Smith)
North America like-for-like sales fell 3% in the fourth quarter, with air sales down 2% and resorts revenue down 26%. Softer demand and lower passenger numbers are weakening a key overseas business. (WH Smith)
The group is still co-operating with an FCA investigation into compliance with listing and disclosure rules following its North American accounting issues. Continued regulatory scrutiny risks prolonging uncertainty over controls and investor confidence. (WH Smith)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 14 Oct 2026.
WH Smith Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
WH Smith Earnings Performance
Company profitability
Upcoming events
No upcoming events
Funds containing WH Smith
AllGBPUSDEUR
Fund name | Fund size | £SMWH weighting |
|---|---|---|
iShares FTSE 250£MIDD | £672M | 0.21% |
Vanguard FTSE 250£VMID | £1.5B | 0.19% |
Vanguard FTSE 250£VMIG | £569M | 0.19% |
Xtrackers MSCI Europe Small Cap€DX2J | $3.6B | 0.05% |
Xtrackers MSCI Europe Small Cap£XXSC | $3.6B | 0.05% |
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