Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. WH Smith's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $-73 Mil. WH Smith's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $1,364 Mil. Therefore, WH Smith's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -5.38%.
The historical rank and industry rank for WH Smith's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
WHTPF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -32.41 Med: 5.77 Max: 28.02
Current: -11.16
During the past 13 years, WH Smith's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 28.02%. The lowest was -32.41%. And the median was 5.77%.
WHTPF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 89.79% of 1126
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.935
vs WHTPF: -11.16
WH Smith (OTCPK:WHTPF) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
WH Smith Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
WH Smith Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WH Smith's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
WHTPF vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, WH Smith's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, WH Smith's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WH Smith's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Feb. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -5.38% mean?
WH Smith (WHTPF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -5.38% as of Feb. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on WH Smith and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, WH Smith ranks #1011 out of 1126 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 89.8%.
Is WH Smith's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
WH Smith's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -5.38%. Based on the distribution chart, WH Smith ranks #1011 out of 1126 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, WH Smith ranks #1011 out of 1126 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places WH Smith in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.94. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.94, based on 1,126 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on WH Smith and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WH Smith's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -5.38%. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -5.38%. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -5.38%. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For WH Smith (WHTPF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -5.38% 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:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -5.38%
GF Value™: $21.53 vs. price of $7.44 (65.4% below fair value)
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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