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SMWH
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WH Smith PLC(SMWH) Stock Analysis | Consumer Cyclical

GBX --+0.00%
Reward51Moderate
Risk58Medium-High
75%Data
Thin -8% profit margin
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Market Cap:563.17M
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Reward Rating
51
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Reward Assessment
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Risk Rating
58
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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

What is WH Smith PLC?

WH Smith PLC operates as a travel retailer in the United Kingdom, North America, Australia, Ireland, Spain, and internationally.

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What is WH Smith PLC?

WH Smith PLC operates as a travel retailer in the United Kingdom, North America, Australia, Ireland, Spain, and internationally. It offers news, books, and convenience for travelling customers. The company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector, with a market capitalisation of 563.17M.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

Growth
Moderate growth momentum — positive trajectory without breakout acceleration.
Profitability
Profitability metrics are mixed — margins may be under pressure.
Risk
Performance tied to macro conditions — sensitive to interest rate cycles.
Valuation
Valuation is less clear with a negative earnings base.

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Reward: Moderate (51)

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Company Information
SectorConsumer Cyclical
IndustrySpecialty Retail
Market Cap563.17M
P/E RatioN/A
Dividend Yield1.61%
Beta0.929
Insider Activity
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