WH SmithWHTPF -8.03%55 Quick Ratio is 0.17 as of Feb. 2026, which is 53% below its 10-year median of 0.36. GuruFocus rates WHTPF with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.29. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,132 Retail - Cyclical companies, WH Smith ranks worse than 94.79% on this metric.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets excludes Total Inventories divides by its Total Current Liabilities. WH Smith's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.17.
WH Smith has a quick ratio of 0.17. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.
The historical rank and industry rank for WH Smith's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
WHTPF'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17 Med: 0.36 Max: 0.47
Current: 0.17
During the past 13 years, WH Smith's highest Quick Ratio was 0.47. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 0.36.
WHTPF's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 94.79% of 1132
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.87
vs WHTPF: 0.17
WH Smith (OTCPK:WHTPF) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
WH Smith Quick Ratio Related Terms
WH Smith Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WH Smith's Quick Ratio 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.
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, WH Smith's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick Ratio 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 Quick Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, WH Smith's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WH Smith's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
WH Smith's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (WHTPF) has a Quick Ratio of 0.17 as of Feb. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on WH Smith and its competitors. This is 53% below median its historical median of 0.36. Over the past decade, WH Smith's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 0.47. According to the industry distribution chart, WH Smith ranks #1073 out of 1132 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 94.8%.
Is WH Smith's Quick Ratio too high?
WH Smith's current Quick Ratio of 0.17 is 53% below median its 10-year median of 0.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 0.47. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Quick Ratio is 0.87. WH Smith's value of 0.17 is 80.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WH Smith ranks #1073 out of 1132 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, WH Smith has a GF Score™ of 55/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WH Smith's Quick Ratio compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, WH Smith ranks #1073 out of 1132 companies for Quick Ratio. This places WH Smith in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 0.87. WH Smith's value of 0.17 is 80.5% below this benchmark. Historically, WH Smith's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 0.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.36 vs. the industry median of 0.87, WH Smith has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Quick Ratio for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Quick Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.87, based on 1,132 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. WH Smith's current Quick Ratio of 0.17 is 80.5% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on WH Smith and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Quick Ratio is 0.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WH Smith's current Quick Ratio is 0.17, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 0.36. 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 Quick Ratio of 0.17. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.29, compared to a current price of $7.44 — trading 66.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.17, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 0.36 and 80.5% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.87. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For WH Smith (WHTPF), the current Quick Ratio is 0.17 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 66.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $22.29.
Key valuation signals for WHTPF:
Quick Ratio: 0.17 (53% below median its 10-year median of 0.36)
GF Value™: $22.29 vs. price of $7.44 (66.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 80.5% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#1073 of 1132)
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 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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