WHTPF (WH Smith) Other Operating Expense: $-4 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)


WHTPF WH Smith PLC WHTPF
59 GF Score
Price $7.44
GF Value $21.53
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What is WH Smith Other Operating Expense?

WH Smith WHTPF -8.03% 59 Other Operating Expense is $-4 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates WHTPF with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.53. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

WH Smith's Other Operating Expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was $-0 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $-4 Mil.

WH Smith's quarterly Other Operating Expense declined from Feb. 2025 ($1 Mil) to Aug. 2025 ($-4 Mil) but then increased from Aug. 2025 ($-4 Mil) to Feb. 2026 ($-0 Mil).

WH Smith's annual Other Operating Expense increased from Aug. 2023 ($-14 Mil) to Aug. 2024 ($-8 Mil) and increased from Aug. 2024 ($-8 Mil) to Aug. 2025 ($-3 Mil).

WH Smith Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for WH Smith's Other Operating Expense 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 Other Operating Expense Chart

WH Smith Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Other Operating Expense
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WH Smith Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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WH Smith Other Operating Expense Calculation

GuruFocus uses a standardized financial statement format for all companies. For non-financial companies, GuruFocus lists Selling, General, & Admin. Expense, , Research & Development, and Other Operating Expense under the "Total Operating Expense" section.

Other Operating Expense sometimes includes:
Restructuring, and merger
Acquisition related and other
Litigation settlement charge
Other (too numerous to list)

Some companies can and do choose to report each of these items separately. Yet, there are a variety of Other Operating Expense which are simply too numerous to list.

Other Operating 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 $-4 Mil.

* 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.

What does a Other Operating Expense of $-4 Mil mean?
WH Smith (WHTPF) has a Other Operating Expense of $-4 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on WH Smith and its competitors.
Is WH Smith's Other Operating Expense too high?
WH Smith's current Other Operating Expense is $-4 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 Other Operating Expense compare to CASY and WSM?
WH Smith's Other Operating Expense of $-4 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 Operating Expense for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Other Operating 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 Other Operating Expense mean?
A high Other Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on WH Smith and its competitors. WH Smith's current Other Operating Expense is $-4 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 Other Operating Expense of $-4 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.53, compared to a current price of $7.44 — trading 65.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is $-4 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 Other Operating Expense calculated?
Other Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For WH Smith (WHTPF), the current Other Operating Expense is $-4 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 65.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $21.53.

Key valuation signals for WHTPF:

  • Other Operating Expense: $-4 Mil
  • GF Value™: $21.53 vs. price of $7.44 (65.4% 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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