WHTPF (WH Smith) Stock Based Compensation: $3 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)


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59 GF Score
Price $7.44
GF Value $21.53
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What is WH Smith Stock Based Compensation?

WH Smith WHTPF -8.03% 59 Stock Based Compensation is $3 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates WHTPF with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.53. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

WH Smith's Stock Based Compensation for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was $4 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $3 Mil.

WH Smith Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

WH Smith Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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The historical data trend for WH Smith's Stock Based Compensation can be seen below:

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WH Smith Stock Based Compensation Chart

WH Smith Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Stock Based Compensation
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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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WH Smith Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation 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 $3 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of $3 Mil mean?
WH Smith (WHTPF) has a Stock Based Compensation of $3 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for WH Smith and its competitors.
Is WH Smith's Stock Based Compensation too high?
WH Smith's current Stock Based Compensation is $3 Mil. 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 Stock Based Compensation compare to CASY and WSM?
WH Smith's Stock Based Compensation of $3 Mil 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 Stock Based Compensation for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for WH Smith and its competitors. WH Smith's current Stock Based Compensation is $3 Mil. 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 Stock Based Compensation of $3 Mil. 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 Stock Based Compensation is $3 Mil. 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 Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For WH Smith (WHTPF), the current Stock Based Compensation is $3 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 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:

  • Stock Based Compensation: $3 Mil
  • GF Value™: $21.53 vs. price of $7.44 (65.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 5 warning signs

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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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