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SMWH — WH Smith Share Price
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Last trade - 00:00Consumer CyclicalsSpeculativeMid CapNeutral
- £2.09bn
- £2.89bn
- £886.00m
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- 12
- 58
- 28
Momentum
Growth & Value
| 12m Forecast Rolling | Industry | Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE Ratio (f) | 23.72 | ||
| PEG Ratio (f) | 0.36 | ||
| EPS Growth (f) | 195.85% | ||
| Dividend Yield (f) | 1.88% | ||
| Valuation (ttm) | Industry | Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price to Book Value | 10.6 | ||
| Price to Tang. Book | n/a | ||
| Price to Free Cashflow | 37.29 | ||
| Price to Sales | 1.94 | ||
| EV to EBITDA | 30.77 | ||
Shareholder Activity
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Quality
| Name | Industry | Market | |
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| Return on Capital | -3.01% | ||
| Return on Equity | -17.89% | ||
| Operating Margin | -2.79% | ||
Financial Summary
| Year End 31st Aug | Unit | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022E | 2023E | CAGR / Avg |
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| Total Revenue | £m | 1,234 | 1,262 | 1,397 | 1,021 | 886 | 1,350.03 | 1,555.37 | -6.07% |
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| EPS Growth | % | +9.4 | +2.55 | -1.37 | n/a | n/a | n/a | +93.38 | n/a |
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Other Ratios
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Recent History
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Latest News & Insights for SMWH
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Profile Summary
WH Smith PLC is a travel retailer for news, books, convenience and technological accessories. The Company sells a range of products serving customers in travel locations. Its segments include Travel UK, North America, Rest of the World within the Travel division, and High Street. Its Travel business sells a range of products serving customers in travel locations and in need of a convenience offer. The Travel business operates from approximately 1,166 units mainly in airports, railway stations, motorway service areas and hospitals. The High Street business sells products, such as stationery, including greetings cards, general stationery, art and craft, and gifting; News and Impulse, including newspapers, magazines, confectionery and drinks; and books. The High Street business operates from approximately 544 High Street stores. Its online digital business operates through Websites, including funkypigeon.com, whsmith.co.uk, cultpens.com, treeofhearts.co.uk and dottyaboutpaper.co.uk.
Directors
- Carl Cowling CEO (48)
- Robert Moorhead CFO (57)
- Ian Houghton SEC (56)
- Marion Sears NED (58)
- Kal Atwal NID (49)
- Nicky Dulieu NID (57)
- Simon Emeny NID (56)
- Maurice Thompson NID
- Last Annual
- August 31st, 2021
- Last Interim
- February 28th, 2022
- Incorporated
- August 10th, 2004
- Public Since
- January 2nd, 1986
- No. of Employees
- 11,235
- Sector
- Specialty Retailers
- Industry
- Consumer Cyclicals
- Exchange
- London Stock Exchange
- Shares in Issue
- 130,910,077
- Address
- Greenbridge Road, SWINDON, SN3 3RX
- Web
- http://www.whsmithplc.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 1793616161
- Auditors
- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Latest News for SMWH
Upcoming Events for SMWH
WH Smith PLC Trading Statement Release
Full Year 2022 WH Smith PLC Earnings Release
FAQ
What is the WH Smith share price?
As of Today at 19:24 UTC, shares in WH Smith are trading at 1,595.00p. This share price information is delayed by 15 minutes.
How has the WH Smith share price performed this year?
Shares in WH Smith last closed at 1,595.00p and the price had moved by -8.75% over the past 365 days. In terms of relative price strength the WH Smith share price has underperformed the FTSE All Share Index by -12.32% over the past year.
What are the analyst and broker recommendations for WH Smith?
The overall consensus recommendation for WH Smith is Buy. You can view the full broker recommendation list by unlocking its StockReport.
What is the WH Smith dividend yield?
WH Smith does not currently pay a dividend.
Does WH Smith pay a dividend?
WH Smith does not currently pay a dividend.
When does WH Smith next pay dividends?
WH Smith does not currently pay a dividend.
How do I buy WH Smith shares?
To buy shares in WH Smith you'll need a share-dealing account with an online or offline stock broker. Once you have opened your account and transferred funds into it, you'll be able to search and select shares to buy and sell. You can use Stockopedia’s share research software to help you find the the kinds of shares that suit your investment strategy and objectives.
What is the market cap of WH Smith?
As of the previous close price of 1,595.00p, shares in WH Smith had a market capitalisation of £2.09bn.
Where are WH Smith shares listed?
Here are the trading details for WH Smith:
- Country of listing: United Kingdom
- Exchange: LSE
- Ticker Symbol: SMWH
What kind of share is WH Smith?
Based on an overall assessment of its quality, value and momentum WH Smith is currently classified as a Neutral. The classification is based on a composite score that examines a wide range of fundamental and technical measures. Stock are classified on the the following spectrum: Super Stocks, High Flyers, Contrarians, Turnarounds, Neutral, Value Traps, Momentum Traps, Falling Stars, and Sucker Stocks. For more information, learn about our StockRank Styles.
Is there a WH Smith share price forecast for 2022?
The analyst consensus target price for shares in WH Smith is 1,971.00p. That is 23.57% above the last closing price of 1,595.00p.
Analysts covering WH Smith currently have a consensus Earnings Per Share (EPS) forecast of £0.40 for the next financial year.
What is the trend in the WH Smith share price?
An important predictor of whether a stock price will go up is its track record of momentum. Price trends tend to persist, so it's worth looking at them when it comes to a share like WH Smith. Over the past six months, its share price has outperformed the FTSE All Share Index by +18.2%.
As of the last closing price of 1,595.00p, shares in WH Smith were trading +3.14% higher than their 200 day moving average. You can read more about the power of momentum in assessing share price movements on Stockopedia.
What is the WH Smith PE Ratio?
The WH Smith PE ratio based on its reported earnings over the past 12 months is 23.72. The shares last closed at 1,595.00p.
The PE ratio (or price-to-earnings ratio) is the one of the most popular valuation measures used by stock market investors. It is calculated by dividing a company's price per share by its earnings per share.
The PE ratio can be seen as being expressed in years, in the sense that it shows the number of years of earnings which would be required to pay back the purchase price, ignoring inflation. So in general terms, the higher the PE, the more expensive the stock is.
Who are the key directors of WH Smith?
WH Smith's management team is headed by:
- Carl Cowling - CEO
- Robert Moorhead - CFO
- Ian Houghton - SEC
- Marion Sears - NED
- Kal Atwal - NID
- Nicky Dulieu - NID
- Simon Emeny - NID
- Maurice Thompson - NID