WH Smith (STU:21Q) Tax Rate %: 16.00% (As of Feb. 2026)

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STU:21Q WH Smith PLC STU:21Q
54 GF Score
Price €4.18
GF Value €13.76
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What is WH Smith Tax Rate %?

WH Smith STU:21Q -1.42% 54 Tax Rate % is 16.00% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:21Q with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.76. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. WH Smith's Tax Expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was €-5 Mil. WH Smith's Pre-Tax Income for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was €-29 Mil. Therefore, WH Smith's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 16.00%.

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WH Smith Tax Rate % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for WH Smith's Tax Rate % 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.

WH Smith Tax Rate % Chart

WH Smith Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Tax Rate %
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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 Tax Rate % Calculation

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

WH Smith's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Aug. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Aug. 2025 )
=30.833226359041/2.3717866430032
=1,300.00 %

WH Smith's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Feb. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=-4.5867406101676/-28.667128813548
=16.00 %

* 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 Tax Rate % →
What does a Tax Rate % of 16.00% mean?
WH Smith (STU:21Q) has a Tax Rate % of 16.00% as of Feb. 2026.
Is WH Smith's Tax Rate % too high?
WH Smith's current Tax Rate % is 16.00%. Overall, WH Smith has a GF Score™ of 54/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WH Smith's Tax Rate % compare to CASY and WSM?
WH Smith's Tax Rate % of 16.00% 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 Tax Rate % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Tax Rate % 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 Tax Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. WH Smith's current Tax Rate % is 16.00%. 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 (STU:21Q) has a current Tax Rate % of 16.00%. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.76, compared to a current price of €4.18 — trading 69.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 16.00%. WH Smith's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For WH Smith (STU:21Q), the current Tax Rate % is 16.00% 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 (STU:21Q) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WH Smith stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €4.18 is trading 69.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €13.76.

Key valuation signals for STU:21Q:

  • Tax Rate %: 16.00%
  • GF Value™: €13.76 vs. price of €4.18 (69.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:21Q 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 British travel retailer operating stores in high-footfall locations such as airports, railway stations, hospitals, motorway service areas, and other transport hubs. Following the sale of its High Street business, it operates as a pure-play travel retailer. Its product range includes books, magazines, newspapers, food-to-go, beverages, health and beauty items, and travel and technology accessories, alongside selected partner services. The company reports in three segments: UK Travel, North America, and Rest of the World. North America includes airport stores and a resorts business in Las Vegas. Stores trade under the WH Smith brand and other formats, including InMotion and MRG. Revenue comes mainly from in-store retail sales, with a growing contribution from food and convenience offerings, and the business continues to expand internationally through new store openings and contract wins.
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