WHTPF (WH Smith) YoY EPS Growth: 39.09% (As of Feb. 2026)

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WHTPF WH Smith PLC WHTPF
52 GF Score
Price $7.44
GF Value $21.66
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is WH Smith YoY EPS Growth?

WH Smith WHTPF -8.03% 52 YoY EPS Growth is 39.09% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates WHTPF with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.66. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of Earnings per Share (Diluted) over the past twelve months. WH Smith's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 39.09%.

WH Smith's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was $-0.29.

WH Smith YoY EPS Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for WH Smith's YoY EPS Growth 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 YoY EPS Growth Chart

WH Smith Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
YoY EPS Growth
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WH Smith Semi-Annual Data
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WH Smith YoY EPS Growth Calculation

YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of Earnings per Share (Diluted) over the past twelve months.

WH Smith's YoY EPS Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as:

YoY EPS Growth (A: Aug. 2025 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Aug. 2025 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Aug. 2024 ))/ | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Aug. 2024 ) |
=(-1.526-0.534)/ | 0.534 |
=-385.77 %

WH Smith's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EPS Growth (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Feb. 2026 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Feb. 2025 )) / | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Feb. 2025 )) |
=(-0.293--0.481)/ | -0.481 |
=39.09 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about YoY EPS Growth →
What does a YoY EPS Growth of 39.09% mean?
WH Smith (WHTPF) has a YoY EPS Growth of 39.09% as of Feb. 2026. YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of EPS over the past 12-month. View historical data for WH Smith and its competitors.
Is WH Smith's YoY EPS Growth too high?
WH Smith's current YoY EPS Growth is 39.09%. Overall, WH Smith has a GF Score™ of 52/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WH Smith's YoY EPS Growth compare to CASY and WSM?
WH Smith's YoY EPS Growth of 39.09% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good YoY EPS Growth for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good YoY EPS Growth depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, YoY EPS Growth 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 YoY EPS Growth mean?
A high YoY EPS Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of EPS over the past 12-month. View historical data for WH Smith and its competitors. WH Smith's current YoY EPS Growth is 39.09%. 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 YoY EPS Growth of 39.09%. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.66, compared to a current price of $7.44 — trading 65.7% below its estimated fair value. The current YoY EPS Growth is 39.09%. WH Smith's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is YoY EPS Growth calculated?
YoY EPS Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For WH Smith (WHTPF), the current YoY EPS Growth is 39.09% 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 65.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $21.66.

Key valuation signals for WHTPF:

  • YoY EPS Growth: 39.09%
  • GF Value™: $21.66 vs. price of $7.44 (65.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 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.
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