WH Smith (LSE:SMWH) Other Stockholders Equity: £-270 Mil (As of Feb. 2026)


LSE:SMWH WH Smith PLC LSE:SMWH
55 GF Score
Price £4.13
GF Value £11.98
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is WH Smith Other Stockholders Equity?

WH Smith LSE:SMWH +2.94% 55 Other Stockholders Equity is £-270 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:SMWH with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of £11.98 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

WH Smith's Other Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was £-270 Mil.

WH Smith's quarterly Other Stockholders Equity declined from Feb. 2025 (£-257 Mil) to Aug. 2025 (£-269 Mil) and declined from Aug. 2025 (£-269 Mil) to Feb. 2026 (£-270 Mil).

WH Smith's annual Other Stockholders Equity declined from Aug. 2023 (£-250 Mil) to Aug. 2024 (£-277 Mil) but then increased from Aug. 2024 (£-277 Mil) to Aug. 2025 (£-269 Mil).

WH Smith Other Stockholders Equity Historical Data

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WH Smith Other Stockholders Equity Chart

WH Smith Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
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WH Smith Semi-Annual Data
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WH Smith Other Stockholders Equity Calculation

Other Stockholders Equity is instruments issued by the company that cannot be identified by other specific items in the Equity section. GuruFocus lists following items in "Total Stockholders Equity" section:
Common Stock
Preferred Stock
Retained Earnings
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Additional Paid-In Capital
Treasury Stock
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What does a Other Stockholders Equity of £-270 Mil mean?
WH Smith (LSE:SMWH) has a Other Stockholders Equity of £-270 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Other Equity is instruments issued by the company that cannot be identified by other specific items in the Equity section. View historical data on WH Smith and its competitors.
Is WH Smith's Other Stockholders Equity too high?
WH Smith's current Other Stockholders Equity is £-270 Mil. Overall, WH Smith has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WH Smith's Other Stockholders Equity compare to CASY and WSM?
WH Smith's Other Stockholders Equity of £-270 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 Other Stockholders Equity for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Other Stockholders Equity depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Other Stockholders Equity 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 Other Stockholders Equity mean?
A high Other Stockholders Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Other Equity is instruments issued by the company that cannot be identified by other specific items in the Equity section. View historical data on WH Smith and its competitors. WH Smith's current Other Stockholders Equity is £-270 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WH Smith (LSE:SMWH) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £11.98, compared to a current price of £4.13 — trading 65.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Other Stockholders Equity is £-270 Mil. 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 Other Stockholders Equity calculated?
Other Stockholders Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For WH Smith (LSE:SMWH), the current Other Stockholders Equity is £-270 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 (LSE:SMWH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WH Smith stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £4.13 is trading 65.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £11.98. GuruFocus considers WH Smith to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LSE:SMWH:

  • Other Stockholders Equity: £-270 Mil
  • GF Value™: £11.98 vs. price of £4.13 (65.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SMWH 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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