WHTPF (WH Smith) EV-to-EBIT: (As of Sep. 20, 2026)

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

WHTPF WH Smith PLC WHTPF
54 GF Score
Price $7.44
GF Value $23.92
! 6 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is WH Smith EV-to-EBIT?

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, WH Smith's Enterprise Value is $2,174 Mil. WH Smith's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $0 Mil. Therefore, WH Smith's EV-to-EBIT for today is .

The historical rank and industry rank for WH Smith's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

WHTPF' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -33.21   Med: 16.28   Max: 51.91
Current: 51.91

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of WH Smith was 51.91. The lowest was -33.21. And the median was 16.28.

WHTPF's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
90.33% of 889 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 13 vs WHTPF: 51.91

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. WH Smith's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $2,615 Mil. WH Smith's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $0 Mil. WH Smith's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was %.


WH Smith  (OTCPK:WHTPF) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

WH Smith's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Feb. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=0/2615.45941875
= %

WH Smith's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $2,615 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. WH Smith's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $0 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


WH Smith EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for WH Smith's EV-to-EBIT 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.

WH Smith EV-to-EBIT Chart

WH Smith Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -32.34 26.00 19.34 25.31 39.31

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
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 19.39 18.07 20.83 22.41 30.21

WHTPF vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, WH Smith's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, WH Smith's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where WH Smith's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


WHTPF
54GF Score
WH Smith PLC WHTPF
EV-to-EBIT is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

WH Smith EV-to-EBIT Calculation

WH Smith's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=2174.023/0
=

WH Smith's current Enterprise Value is $2,174 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. WH Smith's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $0 Mil.

* 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.

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 68.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $23.92.

Key valuation signals for WHTPF:

  • EV-to-EBIT:
  • GF Value™: $23.92 vs. price of $7.44 (68.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 6 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.
54GF Score

Get the complete analysis for WHTPF

EV-to-EBIT is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

$7.44
Price
$23.92
GF Value