WHTPF (WH Smith) Interest Expense: $-68 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)

What is WH Smith Interest Expense?

WH Smith WHTPF -8.03% 59 Interest Expense is $-68 Mil as of Feb. 2026. 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.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. WH Smith's interest expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was $ -35 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $-68 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. WH Smith's Operating Income for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was $ 35 Mil. WH Smith's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was $ -35 Mil. WH Smith's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 1.00. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

WH Smith (OTCPK:WHTPF) Interest Expense Explanation

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

WH Smith's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was $-35 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was $35 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was $564 Mil.

WH Smith's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage	=	-1	*	Operating Income (Q: Feb. 2026 )	/	Interest Expense (Q: Feb. 2026 )
	=	-1	*	35.326	/	-35.326
	=	1.00

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. WH Smith PLC interest coverage is 2.68, which is low.

WH Smith Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for WH Smith's Interest Expense can be seen below:

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WH Smith Semi-Annual Data
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WH Smith Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-68 Mil.

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What does a Interest Expense of $-68 Mil mean?

WH Smith (WHTPF) has a Interest Expense of $-68 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on WH Smith and its competitors.

Is WH Smith's Interest Expense too high?

WH Smith's current Interest Expense is $-68 Mil. 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 Interest Expense compare to CASY and WSM?

WH Smith's Interest Expense of $-68 Mil 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 Interest Expense for a Retail - Cyclical company?

A good Interest Expense depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?

A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on WH Smith and its competitors. WH Smith's current Interest Expense is $-68 Mil. 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 Interest Expense of $-68 Mil. 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 Interest Expense is $-68 Mil. 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 Interest Expense calculated?

Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For WH Smith (WHTPF), the current Interest Expense is $-68 Mil 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 66.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $22.41.

Key valuation signals for WHTPF:

Interest Expense: $-68 Mil
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

Industry Consumer Cyclical Retail - Cyclical

Comparable Companies LSE:MOON LSE:AO.LSE:HFD LSE:PETS LSE:DFS LSE:CARD LSE:IGR LSE:PROC LSE:MRK LSE:WRKS TSX:ATD CASY WSM DKS ULTA BBY TSCO SHSE:601888 ADX:ADNOCDIST TPE:3045

Other Exchanges WHSMY:USA SMWHl:UK SMWH:UK 21Q:Germany

Address Greenbridge Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, GBR, SN3 3RX

Website https://www.whsmithplc.co.uk

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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