WHSMY (WH Smith) Short-term investments

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WHSMY WH Smith PLC WHSMY
46 GF Score
Price $2.49
GF Value $12.46
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is WH Smith Short-term investments?

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WHSMY
46GF Score
WH Smith PLC WHSMY
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Is WH Smith (WHSMY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WH Smith stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.49 is trading 80% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.46. GuruFocus considers WH Smith to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for WHSMY:

  • Short-term investments:
  • GF Value™: $12.46 vs. price of $2.49 (80% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 6 warning signs

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WH Smith Business Description

Other Exchanges SMWHl:UKSMWH:UK21Q:Germany
Address Greenbridge Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, GBR, SN3 3RX
WH Smith PLC is a travel retailer providing travel essentials through stores in high-footfall transport hubs, operating as a pure-play travel retail business following the sale of its High Street operations. The Company offers a broad portfolio of products and services, including books and magazines, food-to-go, beverages, health and beauty items, travel and technology accessories, and selected partner services. Its operations are organised into three segments: the UK, which generates the majority of revenue and operates stores across airports, hospitals, railway stations, and service areas; North America, with stores mainly in airports and a Resorts business in Las Vegas; and the Rest of the World.
46GF Score

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$2.49
Price
$12.46
GF Value