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WH Smith PLC

GBP4.98

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WH Smith PLC
SMWH · LON

WH Smith PLC

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GBP4.98

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WH Smith PLC Overview

SMWH Health Scores

Short Term

Mean Reversion

Neutral

Trend

Neutral

Event

Very Strong

HALO Model

Mqv

Very Weak

Garp

Neutral

Mqv Small

Very Weak

Valuation

Value

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Consensus

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Momentum

Price

Very Weak

Earnings

Very Weak

Growth

Earnings

Neutral

Dividends

Very Weak

Quality

Capital Efficiency

Very Strong

Balance Sheet

Very Weak

About SMWH

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Telephone

44.1793.616161

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Address

Greenbridge Road, Swindon, Wiltshire SN3 3RX

Description

WH Smith Plc engages in the business of travel retailer. It operates through the following segments: Travel and High Street. The Travel segment sells a range of products serving customers in travel locations and in need of a convenience offer such as food, drink and confectionery, travel accessories and souvenirs, as well as reading materials for a journey. The High Street segment comprises of stationery, news, and impulse such as greetings cards, general stationery, art and craft, gifting, newspapers, magazines, confectionery, and drinks. The company was founded by Henry Walton Smith and Anna Smith in 1792 and is headquartered in Swindon, the United Kingdom.

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Key Stats

Market Cap

GBP629.74M

PE

11.80

EV/EBITDA

6.7

Dividends Overview

DIV Yield

2.5%

Franking

0%

Ex Dividend Date (est.)

22-Jan-26

Market Data

52 weeks range

Low 4.45 - 11.32

Trade Value (12mth)

US$1,332,551.00

1 week

8.26%

1 month

-22.07%

YTD

-22.07%

1 year

-52.66%

All time high

26.60

Key Fundamentals

EPS 3 yr Growth

-413.70%

EBITDA Margin

17.50%

Operating Cashflow

£276m

Free Cash Flow Return

31.00%

ROIC

-3.50%

Interest Coverage

5.90

Quick Ratio

0.20

Other Data

Shares Outstanding (Fully Diluted)

125m

HALO Sector

Staples

Next Company Report Date

05-Nov-26

Next Ex Dividend Date

22-Jan-26

Next Dividend Pay Date

12-Feb-26

Reporting Currency

GBP

Short Sell (% of issue)

0.00

SMWH Announcements

Latest Announcements

DateAnnouncements
21 May 26
30 April 26
29 April 26
29 April 26
28 April 26

SMWH Fundamentals

Per Share Records

Historical data

Forecast data

GBP2021202220232024202320242025202620272028
Per Share, Growth & Valuations
EPS (Basic)
 £locklocklocklock0.610.42-1.13locklocklock
EPS (Fully Diluted)
 £locklocklocklock0.60.41-1.13locklocklock
Growth
 %locklocklocklock68.1-31.1-370.9locklocklock
PE
 Xlocklocklocklock24.130.611.8locklocklock
EV/EBITDA
 Xlocklocklocklock910.46.7locklocklock

Dividends

Key Stats

Ex Dividend Date (est.)

22-Jan-26

DIV Yield

2.5%

Franking Level

0%

DPSg

-48.5%

Quality Yield

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Want to learn more?Frequently asked questions.
What is the current share price of WH Smith PLC (SMWH:LON)?
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The current share price of WH Smith PLC (SMWH:LON) is GBP£4.98.
What is the 52-week high share price for WH Smith PLC (SMWH:LON)?
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The 52-week high share price for WH Smith PLC (SMWH:LON) is GBP£11.32.
What is the 52-week low share price for WH Smith PLC (SMWH:LON)?
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The 52-week low share price for WH Smith PLC (SMWH:LON) is GBP£4.45.
What is the dividend yield for WH Smith PLC (SMWH:LON)?
Halo FAQ
The current TTM dividend payout for WH Smith PLC (SMWH:LON) is 2.50.
What was WH Smith PLC (SMWH:LON) last dividend payment?
Halo FAQ
The last dividend payment of WH Smith PLC (SMWH:LON) is GBP£0.06.
What is the franking level for WH Smith PLC (SMWH:LON)?
Halo FAQ
WH Smith PLC (SMWH:LON) has a franking level of 0.00%.
In which sector is WH Smith PLC (SMWH:LON) classified?
Halo FAQ
WH Smith PLC (SMWH:LON) is classified in the Staples.
What is the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio for WH Smith PLC (SMWH:LON)?
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The current P/E ratio for WH Smith PLC (SMWH:LON) is 11.80.

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