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WH Smith PLC(SMWH) Stock Analysis | Consumer Cyclical

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Reward51Moderate
Risk58Medium-High
75%Data
Thin -8% profit margin
Balanced
Market Cap:621.26M
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Reward Rating
51
Moderate
Reward Assessment
75% data coverage
Bottom 50% of stocksView factors
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Risk Rating
58
Medium-High
Risk Assessment
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New listing — limited trading history
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Earnings Ex-dividend

Market Performance

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

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: 470p.

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's standout is cash flow; balance sheet and profitability weigh on the picture.

Based on 88% data coverage

SMWH · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 1

  • Cash flow67/100

    13% free-cash-flow margin

Watchouts 2

  • Balance sheet14/100

    Interest covered 1.0×

  • Profitability44/100

    -9% net margin · -15% 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 621.26M.

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)

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.

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Company Information
SectorConsumer Cyclical
IndustrySpecialty Retail
Market Cap621.26M
P/E RatioN/A
Dividend Yield1.45%
Beta0.933
Insider Activity
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LSE director-dealings coverage launching later this year. The data feed is in development.
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