Smiths News (CHIX:SNWSL) Revenue: £1,043 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)

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CHIX:SNWSL Smiths News PLC CHIX:SNWSL
53 GF Score
Price £0.68
GF Value £0.54
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Smiths News Revenue?

Smiths News CHIX:SNWSL +0.29% 53 Revenue is £1,043 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SNWSL with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.54 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Smiths News's revenue for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was £516 Mil. Its revenue for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was £1,043 Mil. Smiths News's Revenue per Share for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was £2.05. Its Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was £4.17.

Warning Sign:

Smiths News PLC revenue per share has been in decline for the last 5 years.

During the past 12 months, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate of Smiths News was -4.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was -0.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was -1.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was -6.00% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get other companies' revenue growth rate using Revenue per Share data.

During the past 13 years, Smiths News's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 13.60% per year. The lowest was -28.50% per year. And the median was -1.50% per year.


Smiths News  (CHIX:SNWSl) Revenue Explanation

In ranking the predictability, companies with more consistent revenue and earnings growth are ranked high with predictability.

Peter Lynch categorized companies according to their revenue growth:


Slow Grower: Inflation < 10-Year Revenue Growth Rate < 10%:
Stalwart: 10% < 10-Year Revenue Growth Rate < 20%:
Fast Grower: 10-Year Revenue Growth Rate > 20%:

His favorite companies are stalwart, those growing between 10-20% a year.

Companies in cyclical industries may see their revenue fluctuate wildly in good years and bad years.


Be Aware

Revenue can be manipulated by changing the way how revenue is booked. Companies may book sales before the payment is received, or before the revenue is fully earned. These will be added to balance sheet items such as account payable or account receivables.


Smiths News Revenue Related Terms


Smiths News Revenue Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Smiths News's Revenue 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.

Smiths News Revenue Chart

Smiths News Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Revenue
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,109.60 1,089.30 1,091.90 1,103.70 1,064.00

Smiths News Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
Revenue Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 539.80 563.90 536.40 527.60 515.70

CHIX:SNWSL vs NYT, WLY: Revenue Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Smiths News's Revenue, along with its competitors' market caps and Revenue 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.


Smiths News Revenue vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Smiths News's Revenue distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Smiths News's Revenue falls into.


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Smiths News Revenue Calculation

Also referred as sales, revenue is income that a company receives from its normal business activities, usually from the sale of goods and services to customers. Revenue is often referred to as the "top line" due to its position on the income statement at the very top.

Revenue 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 £1,043 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Revenue →
What does a Revenue of £1,043 Mil mean?
Smiths News (CHIX:SNWSL) has a Revenue of £1,043 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Revenue is the total amount a company generates as sales through its operations. View historical data on Smiths News and its competitors.
Is Smiths News' Revenue too high?
Smiths News' current Revenue is £1,043 Mil. Overall, Smiths News has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smiths News' Revenue compare to NYT and WLY?
Smiths News' Revenue of £1,043 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Revenue for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Revenue depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Revenue 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 Revenue mean?
A high Revenue can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Revenue is the total amount a company generates as sales through its operations. View historical data on Smiths News and its competitors. Smiths News's current Revenue is £1,043 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smiths News stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smiths News (CHIX:SNWSL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.54, compared to a current price of £0.68 — trading 25.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Revenue is £1,043 Mil. Smiths News' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Revenue calculated?
Revenue is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Smiths News (CHIX:SNWSL), the current Revenue is £1,043 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 Smiths News (CHIX:SNWSL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smiths News stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.68 is trading 25.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.54. GuruFocus considers Smiths News to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:SNWSL:

  • Revenue: £1,043 Mil
  • GF Value™: £0.54 vs. price of £0.68 (25.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:SNWSL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Smiths News Business Description

Other Exchanges SNWS:UKT6N:Germany
Address Rowan House, Cherry Orchard North, Kembrey Park, Swindon, Wiltshire, GBR, SN2 8UH
Smiths News PLC is a UK wholesaler of newspapers and magazines, providing nationwide early-morning distribution and logistics services. The company supplies newspapers, magazines, and related products to a wide network of retail outlets, supported by integrated services such as warehousing, pick-and-pack, returns collection, recycling, invoicing, and market insight. Operating through a hub-and-spoke distribution network across England and Wales, Smiths News delivers seven days a week, reaching locations from urban centres to remote rural communities, and also offers recycling and waste management solutions through its dedicated recycling operations.
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