WH Smith (LSE:SMWH) Tariff Resilience Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 08, 2026)


LSE:SMWH WH Smith PLC LSE:SMWH
59 GF Score
Price £4.14
GF Value £11.97
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is WH Smith Tariff Resilience Score?

WH Smith LSE:SMWH +0.34% 59 Tariff Resilience Score is 4 as of Jul. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:SMWH with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of £11.97 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,112 Retail - Cyclical companies, WH Smith ranks better than 84.08% on this metric.

WH Smith has the Tariff Resilience Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Average Resilient.

WH Smith has WH Smith PLC has exposure to tariffs due to its international retail operations. The company imports a variety of goods, making it vulnerable to tariff changes. However, it has some mitigation strategies through supplier diversification and pricing adjustments.

Tariff Resilience Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more.

The company's exposure to international trade tariffs based on these criteria:

1. Global supply chain dependencies
2. Manufacturing locations versus sales markets
3. Import/export balance and percentage of revenue
4. Historical impact from previous tariff changes
5. Available mitigation strategies (alternative suppliers, pricing power)
6. Industry-specific tariff exemptions or vulnerabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes WH Smith might have Average Resilient.

WH Smith  (LSE:SMWH) Tariff Resilience Score Explanation

The Tariff Resilience Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the most resilient. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 3 categories:

Tariff Resilience Score Resilience Level
7 - 10Highly Resilient
4 - 6Average Resilient
0 - 3Highly Vulnerable

WH Smith Tariff Resilience Score Related Terms

LSE:SMWH vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Tariff Resilience Score Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, WH Smith's Tariff Resilience Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Tariff Resilience Score 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 Tariff Resilience Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, WH Smith's Tariff Resilience Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where WH Smith's Tariff Resilience Score falls into.


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What does a Tariff Resilience Score of 4 mean?
WH Smith (LSE:SMWH) has a Tariff Resilience Score of 4 as of Jul. 08, 2026. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, WH Smith ranks #177 out of 1112 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 15.9%.
Is WH Smith's Tariff Resilience Score too high?
WH Smith's current Tariff Resilience Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, WH Smith ranks #177 out of 1112 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, WH Smith has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WH Smith's Tariff Resilience Score compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, WH Smith ranks #177 out of 1112 companies for Tariff Resilience Score. This places WH Smith in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tariff Resilience Score for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Tariff Resilience Score depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Tariff Resilience Score 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 Tariff Resilience Score mean?
A high Tariff Resilience Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. WH Smith's current Tariff Resilience Score is 4. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WH Smith (LSE:SMWH) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £11.97, compared to a current price of £4.14 — trading 65.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Tariff Resilience Score is 4. 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 Tariff Resilience Score calculated?
Tariff Resilience Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For WH Smith (LSE:SMWH), the current Tariff Resilience Score is 4 as of Jul. 08, 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 (LSE:SMWH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WH Smith stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £4.14 is trading 65.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £11.97. GuruFocus considers WH Smith to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LSE:SMWH:

  • Tariff Resilience Score: 4
  • GF Value™: £11.97 vs. price of £4.14 (65.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SMWH 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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