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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
Trading on
LSE
Industry
Specialty Retail
Headquarters
Employees
14,451
Website
WH Smith Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£1.4B
21.17
£0.51
1.65
£0.34
3.11%
Price and volume
Market cap
£1.4B
Beta
1.65
52-week high
£14.66
52-week low
£10.28
Average daily volume
244K
Dividend rate
£0.34
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.853
Quick ratio
0.346
Long term debt to equity
181.839
Total debt to equity
236.099
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
61.19%
Interest coverage (TTM)
4.10%
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
7.57%
Return on equity (TTM)
19.59%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
21.174
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.728
Price to book
3.36
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-18.88
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
9.693
Dividend yield (TTM)
3.11%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
6.97%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-14.55%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
29.36%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-6.54%
What the Analysts think about WH Smith
Analyst Ratings
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for WH Smith stock.
WH Smith Financial Performance
Income Statement
Revenues and expenses
QuarterlyAnnual
Q3 24
QoQ growth
Revenue
$37B
-39.75%
Net income
$45B
107.52%
Profit margin
37.65%
6.78%
WH Smith Earnings Performance
Earnings per share (EPS)
Company profitability
QuarterlyAnnual
Q4 23
Q1 24
Q2 24
Q3 24
Q4 24
Actual
$3.69
$2.85
$2.45
$2.42
-
Expected
$3.55
$2.61
$2.05
$2.31
$3.94
Surprise
3.94%
9.20%
19.51%
4.63%
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Market data provided by CBOE Europe
FAQs
What’s the current market cap for WH Smith stock?
WH Smith (SMWH) has a market cap of £1.4B as of March 27, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for WH Smith stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for WH Smith (SMWH) stock is 21.17 as of March 27, 2025.
Does WH Smith stock pay dividends?
Yes, the WH Smith (SMWH) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of March 27, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.336 and the yield is 3.11%. WH Smith has a payout ratio of 61.19% 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 1.65. 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.