FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. WH Smith's Free Cash Flow for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $-73 Mil. WH Smith's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $1,016 Mil. Therefore, WH Smith's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -7.22%.
The historical rank and industry rank for WH Smith's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WHTPF'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2 Med: 7.31 Max: 12.56
Current: 5.49
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of WH Smith was 12.56%. The lowest was 0.20%. And the median was 7.31%.
WHTPF's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 61.42% of 1125
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.02
vs WHTPF: 5.49
WH Smith FCF Margin % Related Terms
WH Smith FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WH Smith's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, WH Smith's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WH Smith's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % of -7.22% as of Feb. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on WH Smith and its competitors. Over the past decade, WH Smith's FCF Margin % has ranged from 0.20 to 12.56. According to the industry distribution chart, WH Smith ranks #434 out of 1125 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 38.6%.
Is WH Smith's FCF Margin % too high?
WH Smith's current FCF Margin % is -7.22%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 12.56. Based on the distribution chart, WH Smith ranks #434 out of 1125 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 FCF Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, WH Smith ranks #434 out of 1125 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts WH Smith in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.02. Historically, WH Smith's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 0.20 to 12.56 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median FCF Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.02, based on 1,125 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on WH Smith and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WH Smith's current FCF Margin % is -7.22%. 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 FCF Margin % of -7.22%. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.29, compared to a current price of $7.44 — trading 66.6% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -7.22%. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For WH Smith (WHTPF), the current FCF Margin % is -7.22% 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 66.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $22.29.
Key valuation signals for WHTPF:
FCF Margin %: -7.22%
GF Value™: $22.29 vs. price of $7.44 (66.6% below fair value)
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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