WH Smith's EBIT per Share for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $0.01.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $0.33.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of WH Smith was 12.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 8.50% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for WH Smith's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
WHTPF'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.5 Med: 11.45 Max: 16.7
Current: 8.5
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of WH Smith was 16.70% per year. The lowest was -15.50% per year. And the median was 11.45% per year.
WHTPF's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked better than 53.48% of 890
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 6.45
vs WHTPF: 8.50
WH Smith's EBIT for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $1 Mil.
WH Smith (OTCPK:WHTPF) EBIT per Share Explanation
EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.
WH Smith EBIT per Share Related Terms
WH Smith EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WH Smith's EBIT per Share 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.
EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.33
* 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 EBIT per Share of $0.33 as of Feb. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on WH Smith and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, WH Smith ranks #414 out of 890 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 46.5%.
Is WH Smith's EBIT per Share too high?
WH Smith's current EBIT per Share is $0.33. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EBIT per Share is 6.45. WH Smith's value of $0.33 is 94.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WH Smith ranks #414 out of 890 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 EBIT per Share compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, WH Smith ranks #414 out of 890 companies for EBIT per Share. This puts WH Smith in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 6.45. WH Smith's value of $0.33 is 94.9% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EBIT per Share among Retail - Cyclical companies is 6.45, based on 890 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. WH Smith's current EBIT per Share of $0.33 is 94.9% below 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 EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on WH Smith and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EBIT per Share is 6.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WH Smith's current EBIT per Share is $0.33. 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 EBIT per Share of $0.33. 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 EBIT per Share is $0.33 and 94.9% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 6.45. 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 EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For WH Smith (WHTPF), the current EBIT per Share is $0.33 as of Feb. 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:
EBIT per Share: $0.33
GF Value™: $22.41 vs. price of $7.44 (66.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 94.9% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#414 of 890)
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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