WHTPF (WH Smith) GF Score: 59/100 (As of Jun. 28, 2026) — 13% Below Median


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59 GF Score
Price $7.44
GF Value $22.41
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What is WH Smith GF Score?

WH Smith WHTPF -8.03% 59 GF Score is 59 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 68.00. 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.

WH Smith has the GF Score of 59, which implies that the company might have Poor future performance potential.

The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.

GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:

1. Financial Strength : 3/10
2. Profitability Rank : 6/10
3. Growth Rank : 3/10
4. GF Value Rank : 2/10
5. Momentum Rank : 4/10

Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.

Based on research and backtesting result, GuruFocus believes WH Smith might have Poor future performance potential.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

WH Smith  (OTCPK:WHTPF) GF Score Explanation

Based on the historical long-term performances among five valuation aspects, the GF Score is found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest. GuruFocus divided GF Score into following 5 categories:

GF Score Performance Potential and All-in-One Screener Examples (1)
91 - 100Highest outperformance potential
81 - 90Good outperformance potential
71 - 80Likely to have average performance
51 - 70Poor future performance potential
0 - 50Worst future performance potential, or not enough data

(1) These are some simple examples. You can access our GF Score filter under All-in-One Screener’s Fundamental tab.

WH Smith GF Score Related Terms

WHTPF vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: GF Score Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where WH Smith's GF Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about GF Score →
What does a GF Score of 59 mean?
WH Smith (WHTPF) has a GF Score of 59 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on WH Smith and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 68.00. Over the past decade, WH Smith's GF Score has ranged from 33.00 to 84.00.
Is WH Smith's GF Score too high?
WH Smith's current GF Score of 59 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 68.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.00 to a high of 84.00. 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 GF Score compare to CASY and WSM?
WH Smith's GF Score of 59 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. Historically, WH Smith's own GF Score has ranged from 33.00 to 84.00 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 GF Score for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good GF Score depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, GF Score 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 GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on WH Smith and its competitors. WH Smith's current GF Score is 59, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 68.00. 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 GF Score of 59. 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 GF Score is 59, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 68.00. 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 GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For WH Smith (WHTPF), the current GF Score is 59 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:

  • GF Score: 59 (13% below median its 10-year median of 68.00)
  • GF Value™: $22.41 vs. price of $7.44 (66.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 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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