WHTPF (WH Smith) Ending Cash Position: $65 Mil (As of Feb. 2026)

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WHTPF WH Smith PLC WHTPF
55 GF Score
Price $7.44
GF Value $21.82
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What is WH Smith Ending Cash Position?

WH Smith WHTPF -8.03% 55 Ending Cash Position is $65 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates WHTPF with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.82. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

WH Smith's Ending Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $65 Mil.

WH Smith's quarterly Ending Cash Position increased from Feb. 2025 ($49 Mil) to Aug. 2025 ($96 Mil) but then declined from Aug. 2025 ($96 Mil) to Feb. 2026 ($65 Mil).

WH Smith's annual Ending Cash Position increased from Aug. 2023 ($71 Mil) to Aug. 2024 ($73 Mil) and increased from Aug. 2024 ($73 Mil) to Aug. 2025 ($96 Mil).

WH Smith Ending Cash Position Related Terms

WH Smith Ending Cash Position Historical Data

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WH Smith Ending Cash Position Chart

WH Smith Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Ending Cash Position
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WH Smith Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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WH Smith Ending Cash Position Calculation

Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. It is equal to the Beginning Cash Position plus the Net Change in Cash.

WH Smith's Ending Cash Position for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Ending Cash Position= Beginning Cash Position+Net Change in Cash
=75.371+20.188
=96

WH Smith's Ending Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Ending Cash Position=Beginning Cash Position+Net Change in Cash
=96.468+-31.251
=65

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Ending Cash Position →
What does a Ending Cash Position of $65 Mil mean?
WH Smith (WHTPF) has a Ending Cash Position of $65 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on WH Smith and its competitors.
Is WH Smith's Ending Cash Position too high?
WH Smith's current Ending Cash Position is $65 Mil. 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 Ending Cash Position compare to CASY and WSM?
WH Smith's Ending Cash Position of $65 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Ending Cash Position for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Ending Cash Position depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Ending Cash Position should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Ending Cash Position mean?
A high Ending Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on WH Smith and its competitors. WH Smith's current Ending Cash Position is $65 Mil. 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 Ending Cash Position of $65 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.82, compared to a current price of $7.44 — trading 65.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Ending Cash Position is $65 Mil. 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 Ending Cash Position calculated?
Ending Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For WH Smith (WHTPF), the current Ending Cash Position is $65 Mil 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 65.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $21.82.

Key valuation signals for WHTPF:

  • Ending Cash Position: $65 Mil
  • GF Value™: $21.82 vs. price of $7.44 (65.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 5 warning signs

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 Business Description

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.
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