WHTPF (WH Smith) Growth Rank: 3 (As of Jul. 29, 2026) — 40% Below Median

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Price $7.44
GF Value $20.98
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What is WH Smith Growth Rank?

WH Smith WHTPF -8.03% 55 Growth Rank is 3 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates WHTPF with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.98. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

WH Smith has the Growth Rank of 3.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

WHTPF vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Growth Rank Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, WH Smith's Growth Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, WH Smith's Growth Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where WH Smith's Growth Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Growth Rank →
What does a Growth Rank of 3 mean?
WH Smith (WHTPF) has a Growth Rank of 3 as of Jul. 29, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on WH Smith and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, WH Smith's Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is WH Smith's Growth Rank too high?
WH Smith's current Growth Rank of 3 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 10.00. 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 Growth Rank compare to CASY and WSM?
WH Smith's Growth Rank of 3 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. Historically, WH Smith's own Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Growth Rank for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on WH Smith and its competitors. WH Smith's current Growth Rank is 3, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 5.00. 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 Growth Rank of 3. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.98, compared to a current price of $7.44 — trading 64.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 3, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. 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 Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For WH Smith (WHTPF), the current Growth Rank is 3 as of Jul. 29, 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 64.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $20.98.

Key valuation signals for WHTPF:

  • Growth Rank: 3 (40% below median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: $20.98 vs. price of $7.44 (64.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 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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