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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
Industry
Specialty Retail
Headquarters
Employees
14,451
ISIN
GB00B2PDGW16
Website
WH Smith Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£1.3B
226.40
£0.05
1.44
£0.34
3.11%
Price and volume
Market cap
£1.3B
Beta
1.44
52-week high
£14.66
52-week low
£8.73
Average daily volume
273K
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)
226.402
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.715
Price to book
4
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-9.74
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
7.632
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
13.10%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
141.63%
Dividend yield (TTM)
3.11%
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
WH Smith's travel business has demonstrated resilience, with revenue from this segment rising 6% to £712 million in the first half of the fiscal year, positioning the company to meet full-year market expectations. (reuters.com)
The company is focusing on expanding its travel retail operations, planning to open 90 new stores in the current year, including 60 in North America, indicating a strategic shift towards higher-growth markets. (proactiveinvestors.com)
WH Smith has completed the sale of its UK high street business, allowing it to concentrate resources on its more profitable travel segment, which now accounts for 75% of group revenue and 85% of trading profit. (cnbc.com)
The sale of the high street business was completed under revised terms, with gross proceeds reduced to up to £40 million from the initially agreed £52 million, reflecting softer trading conditions and a more cautious outlook. (standard.co.uk)
WH Smith reported a slight decline in first-half pre-tax profit to £45 million from £46 million a year ago, attributed to high inflation and tighter budgets leading to lower passenger numbers at travel hubs. (reuters.com)
The company's investment in its Funky Pigeon online greetings card business has resulted in higher costs, which are expected to persist into the coming year, potentially impacting overall profitability. (investing.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 11 Jul 2025.
WH Smith Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
WH Smith Earnings Performance
Company profitability
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Capital at risk
Upcoming events
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WH Smith
Dividend·Payment
£0.113Per share
FAQs
What’s the current market cap for WH Smith stock?
WH Smith (SMWH) has a market cap of £1.3B as of July 11, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for WH Smith stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for WH Smith (SMWH) stock is 226.4 as of July 11, 2025.
Does WH Smith stock pay dividends?
Yes, the WH Smith (SMWH) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of July 11, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.336 and the yield is 3.11%. 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 is scheduled for July 31, 2025.
What is the beta indicator for WH Smith ?
WH Smith (SMWH) has a beta rating of 1.44. 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.