WH SmithWHTPF -8.03%55 FCF Yield % is 14.63 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 207% above its 10-year median of 4.76. GuruFocus rates WHTPF with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.29. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,128 Retail - Cyclical companies, WH Smith ranks better than 77.66% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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WH Smith FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WH Smith's FCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Specialty Retail subindustry, WH Smith's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % data, can be viewed below:
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WH Smith FCF Yield % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, WH Smith's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WH Smith's FCF Yield % 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 Yield % of 14.63 as of Jun. 25, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on WH Smith and its competitors. This is 207% above median its historical median of 4.76. Over the past decade, WH Smith's FCF Yield % has ranged from 0.08 to 37.83. According to the industry distribution chart, WH Smith ranks #252 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 22.3%.
Is WH Smith's FCF Yield % too high?
WH Smith's current FCF Yield % of 14.63 is 207% above median its 10-year median of 4.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 37.83. The Retail - Cyclical industry median FCF Yield % is 4.24. WH Smith's value of 14.63 is 245.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WH Smith ranks #252 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Yield % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, WH Smith ranks #252 out of 1128 companies for FCF Yield %. This places WH Smith in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Yield % is 4.24. WH Smith's value of 14.63 is 245.5% above this benchmark. Historically, WH Smith's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 0.08 to 37.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.76 vs. the industry median of 4.24, 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 FCF Yield % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median FCF Yield % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 4.24, based on 1,128 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. WH Smith's current FCF Yield % of 14.63 is 245.5% 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on WH Smith and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median FCF Yield % is 4.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WH Smith's current FCF Yield % is 14.63, which is 207% above median its own 10-year median of 4.76. 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 Yield % of 14.63. 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 Yield % is 14.63, which is 207% above median its 10-year median of 4.76 and 245.5% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 4.24. 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 Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For WH Smith (WHTPF), the current FCF Yield % is 14.63 as of Jun. 25, 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 Yield %: 14.63 (207% above median its 10-year median of 4.76)
GF Value™: $22.29 vs. price of $7.44 (66.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 245.5% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#252 of 1128)
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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