Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. WH Smith's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $-73 Mil. WH Smith's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $-412 Mil. Therefore, WH Smith's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was N/A%.
The historical rank and industry rank for WH Smith's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, WH Smith's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 141.33%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 107.52%.
WHTPF's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is not ranked *
in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Industry Median: 8.4 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Equity only.
WH Smith (OTCPK:WHTPF) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
WH Smith Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
WH Smith Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WH Smith's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, WH Smith's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, WH Smith's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WH Smith's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity 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.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 0.00% mean?
WH Smith (WHTPF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 0.00% as of Feb. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on WH Smith and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, WH Smith ranks #999999 out of 1058 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Is WH Smith's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
WH Smith's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, WH Smith ranks #999999 out of 1058 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, WH Smith ranks #999999 out of 1058 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places WH Smith in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.40. 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-Equity for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Retail - Cyclical companies is 8.40, based on 1,058 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on WH Smith and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WH Smith's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00%. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 0.00%. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.41, compared to a current price of $7.44 — trading 66.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00%. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For WH Smith (WHTPF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.00% 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 66.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $22.41.
Key valuation signals for WHTPF:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 0.00%
GF Value™: $22.41 vs. price of $7.44 (66.8% 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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