WH SmithWHTPF -8.03%59 EV-to-FCF is 18.42 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 22.56. GuruFocus rates WHTPF with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.41. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 773 Retail - Cyclical companies, WH Smith ranks worse than 62.48% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, WH Smith's Enterprise Value is $2,169 Mil.
WH Smith's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $118 Mil. Therefore, WH Smith's EV-to-FCF for today is 18.42.
The historical rank and industry rank for WH Smith's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
WHTPF'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.26 Med: 22.56 Max: 1622
Current: 18.68
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of WH Smith was 1622.00. The lowest was 7.26. And the median was 22.56.
WHTPF's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 62.48% of 773
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 13.45
vs WHTPF: 18.68
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
WH Smith's share price for today is $7.44.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. WH Smith's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $-1.304.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
WH Smith EV-to-FCF Related Terms
WH Smith EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WH Smith's EV-to-FCF 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.
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, WH Smith's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, WH Smith's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WH Smith's EV-to-FCF falls into.
WH Smith's current Enterprise Value is $2,169 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. WH Smith's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $118 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 (WHTPF) has a EV-to-FCF of 18.42 as of Jun. 28, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on WH Smith and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 22.56. Over the past decade, WH Smith's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 7.26 to 1,622.00. According to the industry distribution chart, WH Smith ranks #483 out of 773 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 62.5%.
Is WH Smith's EV-to-FCF too high?
WH Smith's current EV-to-FCF of 18.42 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 22.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.26 to a high of 1,622.00. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-FCF is 13.45. WH Smith's value of 18.42 is 37% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WH Smith ranks #483 out of 773 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, WH Smith has a GF Score™ of 59/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WH Smith's EV-to-FCF compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, WH Smith ranks #483 out of 773 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places WH Smith in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 13.45. WH Smith's value of 18.42 is 37% above this benchmark. Historically, WH Smith's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 7.26 to 1,622.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.56 vs. the industry median of 13.45, 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 EV-to-FCF for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Retail - Cyclical companies is 13.45, based on 773 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. WH Smith's current EV-to-FCF of 18.42 is 37% 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 EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on WH Smith and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 13.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WH Smith's current EV-to-FCF is 18.42, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 22.56. 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 EV-to-FCF of 18.42. 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 EV-to-FCF is 18.42, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 22.56 and 37% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 13.45. WH Smith's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For WH Smith (WHTPF), the current EV-to-FCF is 18.42 as of Jun. 28, 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:
EV-to-FCF: 18.42 (18% below median its 10-year median of 22.56)
GF Value™: $22.41 vs. price of $7.44 (66.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 37% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#483 of 773)
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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