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WH Smith PLC
LSE:SMWH

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WH Smith PLC
LSE:SMWH
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Price: 1 317 GBX 4.03%
Updated: Mar 29, 2024

Intrinsic Value

WH Smith Plc engages in the business of travel retailer. [ Read More ]

The intrinsic value of one SMWH stock under the Base Case scenario is 1 801.15 GBX. Compared to the current market price of 1 317 GBX, WH Smith PLC is Undervalued by 27%.

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SMWH Intrinsic Value
Base Case
1 801.15 GBX
Undervaluation 27%
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Fundamental Analysis

Financials

Balance Sheet Decomposition
WH Smith PLC

Current Assets 377m
Cash & Short-Term Investments 56m
Receivables 115m
Other Current Assets 206m
Non-Current Assets 1.3B
Long-Term Investments 2m
PP&E 714m
Intangibles 505m
Other Non-Current Assets 52m
Current Liabilities 543m
Accounts Payable 340m
Other Current Liabilities 203m
Non-Current Liabilities 790m
Long-Term Debt 751m
Other Non-Current Liabilities 39m
Efficiency

Earnings Waterfall
WH Smith PLC

Revenue
1.8B GBP
Cost of Revenue
-682m GBP
Gross Profit
1.1B GBP
Operating Expenses
-932m GBP
Operating Income
179m GBP
Other Expenses
-100m GBP
Net Income
79m GBP

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WH Smith PLC

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Fundamental Scores

SMWH Profitability Score
Profitability Due Diligence

WH Smith PLC's profitability score is 48/100. The higher the profitability score, the more profitable the company is.

ROE is Increasing
ROIC is Increasing
Positive Gross Profit
Exceptional 3-Years Revenue Growth
48/100
Profitability
Score

WH Smith PLC's profitability score is 48/100. The higher the profitability score, the more profitable the company is.

SMWH Solvency Score
Solvency Due Diligence

WH Smith PLC's solvency score is 31/100. The higher the solvency score, the more solvent the company is.

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Short-Term Solvency
High D/E
31/100
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Score

WH Smith PLC's solvency score is 31/100. The higher the solvency score, the more solvent the company is.

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SMWH Price Targets Summary
WH Smith PLC

Wall Street analysts forecast SMWH stock price to rise over the next 12 months.

According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for SMWH is 1 745.48 GBX with a low forecast of 1 464.5 GBX and a high forecast of 2 415 GBX.

Lowest
Price Target
1 464.5 GBX
11% Upside
Average
Price Target
1 745.48 GBX
33% Upside
Highest
Price Target
2 415 GBX
83% Upside
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Shareholder Return

SMWH Price
WH Smith PLC

1M 1M
+7%
6M 6M
-2%
1Y 1Y
-9%
3Y 3Y
-25%
5Y 5Y
-36%
10Y 10Y
+29%
Annual Price Range
1 317
52w Low
1 160
52w High
1 665
Price Metrics
Average Annual Return -3.93%
Standard Deviation of Annual Returns 28.15%
Max Drawdown -73%
Shares Statistics
Market Capitalization 1.7B GBX
Shares Outstanding 131 327 700
Percentage of Shares Shorted 71%

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Company Profile

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WH Smith PLC

Country

United Kingdom

Industry

Retail

Market Cap

1.7B GBP

Dividend Yield

2.16%

Description

WH Smith Plc engages in the business of travel retailer. The company is headquartered in Swindon, Wiltshire and currently employs 11,235 full-time employees. The firm sells a range of products serving customers in travel locations. Its segments include Travel UK, North America, Rest of the World within the Travel division, and High Street. Its Travel business sells a range of products serving customers in travel locations and in need of a convenience offer. The Travel business operates from approximately 1,166 units mainly in airports, railway stations, motorway service areas and hospitals. The High Street business sells products, such as stationery, including greetings cards, general stationery, art and craft, and gifting; News and Impulse, including newspapers, magazines, confectionery and drinks; and books. The High Street business operates from approximately 544 High Street stores. Its online digital business operates through Websites, including funkypigeon.com, whsmith.co.uk, cultpens.com, treeofhearts.co.uk and dottyaboutpaper.co.uk.

Contact

WILTSHIRE
Swindon
Greenbridge Road
+441793616161.0
http://www.whsmithplc.co.uk

IPO

1986-01-02

Employees

11 235

Officers

Group Chief Executive & Director
Mr. Carl David Cowling
Group CFO, COO & Executive Director
Mr. Robert James Moorhead
Legal Director & Company Secretary
Mr. Ian Houghton

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What is the Intrinsic Value of one SMWH stock?

The intrinsic value of one SMWH stock under the Base Case scenario is 1 801.15 GBX.

Is SMWH stock undervalued or overvalued?

Compared to the current market price of 1 317 GBX, WH Smith PLC is Undervalued by 27%.