WH SmithWHTPF -8.03%55 Buyback Yield % is 4.51 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 252% above its 10-year median of 1.28. GuruFocus rates WHTPF with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.41. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 411 Retail - Cyclical companies, WH Smith ranks better than 90.02% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for WH Smith's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
WHTPF vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, WH Smith's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
WH Smith Buyback Yield % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, WH Smith's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WH Smith's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
WH Smith (WHTPF) has a Buyback Yield % of 4.51 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on WH Smith and its competitors. This is 252% above median its historical median of 1.28. According to the industry distribution chart, WH Smith ranks #41 out of 411 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 10%.
Is WH Smith's Buyback Yield % too high?
WH Smith's current Buyback Yield % of 4.51 is 252% above median its 10-year median of 1.28. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.13. WH Smith's value of 4.51 is 3369.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WH Smith ranks #41 out of 411 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, WH Smith has a GF Score™ of 55/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WH Smith's Buyback Yield % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, WH Smith ranks #41 out of 411 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places WH Smith in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.13. WH Smith's value of 4.51 is 3369.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.28 vs. the industry median of 0.13, WH Smith has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.13, based on 411 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. WH Smith's current Buyback Yield % of 4.51 is 3369.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on WH Smith and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WH Smith's current Buyback Yield % is 4.51, which is 252% above median its own 10-year median of 1.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WH Smith stock overvalued right now?
WH Smith (WHTPF) has a current Buyback Yield % of 4.51. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.41, compared to a current price of $7.44 — trading 66.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 4.51, which is 252% above median its 10-year median of 1.28 and 3369.2% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.13. WH Smith's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For WH Smith (WHTPF), the current Buyback Yield % is 4.51 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is WH Smith (WHTPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WH Smith stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $7.44 is trading 66.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $22.41.
Key valuation signals for WHTPF:
Buyback Yield %: 4.51 (252% above median its 10-year median of 1.28)
GF Value™: $22.41 vs. price of $7.44 (66.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3369.2% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#41 of 411)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WHTPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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.
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