WHTPF (WH Smith) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: -5.82% (As of Feb. 2026)


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What is WH Smith ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

WH Smith WHTPF -8.03% 55 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -5.82% as of Feb. 2026. 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.

WH Smith's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -38.36%. WH Smith's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 6.59. WH Smith's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -5.82%.

WH Smith ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Related Terms

WH Smith ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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The historical data trend for WH Smith's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can be seen below:

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WH Smith ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

WH Smith Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.92 2.66 4.29 4.15 -9.26

WH Smith Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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WHTPF vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, WH Smith's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, WH Smith's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where WH Smith's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value falls into.


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WH Smith ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

WH Smith's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=-53.42% / 5.77
=-9.26%

WH Smith's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=-38.36% / 6.59
=-5.82%

* 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.

What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -5.82% mean?
WH Smith (WHTPF) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -5.82% as of Feb. 2026. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on WH Smith and its competitors.
Is WH Smith's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
WH Smith's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -5.82%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to CASY and WSM?
WH Smith's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -5.82% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on WH Smith and its competitors. WH Smith's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -5.82%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -5.82%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -5.82%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For WH Smith (WHTPF), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -5.82% 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:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: -5.82%
  • GF Value™: $22.29 vs. price of $7.44 (66.6% 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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