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WH Smith PLC(SMWH)
GBX --+0.00%
Reward54Moderate
Risk58Medium-High
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Thin -9% profit margin · 2.7% dividend yield
SMWH
+0.0 · +0.00%
GBX · LSE
WH Smith PLC | Consumer Cyclical
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Market Cap:748.17M
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Reward Rating
54
Moderate
Bottom 50% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
58
Medium-High
Risk Assessment
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Market Performance

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

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: 708p.

What is WH Smith PLC?

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

SMWH · Verdict

Moderate reward · elevated risk

SMWH stands out on valuation and cash flow, but watch the balance sheet signal.

Based on 88% data coverage

SMWH · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 2

  • Valuation68/100

    P/E 11.2× · PEG 1.15

  • Cash flow67/100

    13% free-cash-flow margin

Watchouts 2

  • Balance sheet14/100

    Interest covered 1.0×

  • Profitability44/100

    -9% net margin · -8% ROE

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

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 748.17M.

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 (54)

The scoring profile indicates limited reward potential at this time, with valuation and growth offering the most support. Risk indicators are elevated — volatility and macro sensitivity warrant consideration.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Market Cap748.17M
P/E RatioN/A
Dividend Yield2.71%
52 Week High1110.3373
52 Week Low580.3565
Last AnnualAugust
IPO DateN/A
IncorporatedUK
Shares Outstanding125M
No. of Employees9,290
IndustrySpecialty Retail
ExchangeLSE
Beta0.959
CurrencyGBX · Reports in GBP
Websitewww.whsmithplc.co.uk
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