WHTPF (WH Smith) Total Operating Expense: $1,036 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)


WHTPF WH Smith PLC WHTPF
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Price $7.44
GF Value $22.41
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What is WH Smith Total Operating Expense?

WH Smith WHTPF -8.03% 59 Total Operating Expense is $1,036 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates WHTPF with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.41. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

WH Smith's Total Operating Expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was $519 Mil. WH Smith's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $1,036 Mil.

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WH Smith Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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* 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 Total Operating Expense Chart

WH Smith Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Total Operating Expense
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 766.90 893.41 1,184.24 908.03 1,001.35

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 Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense 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 $1,036 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of $1,036 Mil mean?
WH Smith (WHTPF) has a Total Operating Expense of $1,036 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on WH Smith and its competitors.
Is WH Smith's Total Operating Expense too high?
WH Smith's current Total Operating Expense is $1,036 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 Total Operating Expense compare to CASY and WSM?
WH Smith's Total Operating Expense of $1,036 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 Total Operating Expense for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on WH Smith and its competitors. WH Smith's current Total Operating Expense is $1,036 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 Total Operating Expense of $1,036 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.41, compared to a current price of $7.44 — trading 66.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is $1,036 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 Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For WH Smith (WHTPF), the current Total Operating Expense is $1,036 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 66.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $22.41.

Key valuation signals for WHTPF:

  • Total Operating Expense: $1,036 Mil
  • GF Value™: $22.41 vs. price of $7.44 (66.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 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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