WH Smith PLC (SMWH) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency

Latest as of February 2026: -0.025x

Based on the latest financial reports, WH Smith PLC (SMWH) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of -0.025x as of February 2026. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow (GBX-4.00 Million ≈ $-486.68 USD) by net assets (GBX161.00 Million ≈ $19.59K USD). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. Also see WH Smith PLC (SMWH) total market value for the company's overall valuation and market capitalisation.

WH Smith PLC - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (2005–2025)

This chart illustrates how WH Smith PLC's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data.

WH Smith PLC Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency

The table below lists competitors of WH Smith PLC ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency. Explore WH Smith PLC (SMWH) cash earnings ratio to measure how well operating cash flow supports reported net income.

Company	Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
InZinc Mining Ltd V:IZN	-0.443x
Korea SE Corp KQ:101670	-0.024x
Superior Resources Ltd AU:SPQ	-0.025x
SMIS Corporation Bhd KLSE:7132	-0.076x
Conquest Resources Ltd V:CQR	-0.111x
London Security Plc LSE:LSC	0.108x
Qualitech Public Company Limited BK:QLT	-0.038x
HELIX Resources Ltd AU:HLX	-0.027x

Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for WH Smith PLC (2005–2025)

The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of WH Smith PLC from 2005 to 2025. View SMWH live share price for real-time trading data and today's change.

Year	Net Assets	Operating Cash Flow	Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency	Change
2025-08-31	GBX188.00 Million ≈ $22.87K	GBX276.00 Million ≈ $33.58K	1.468x	+138.10%
2024-08-31	GBX446.00 Million ≈ $54.27K	GBX275.00 Million ≈ $33.46K	0.617x	-16.48%
2023-08-31	GBX340.00 Million ≈ $41.37K	GBX251.00 Million ≈ $30.54K	0.738x	+6.98%
2022-08-31	GBX271.00 Million ≈ $32.97K	GBX187.00 Million ≈ $22.75K	0.690x	-1.32%
2021-08-31	GBX143.00 Million ≈ $17.40K	GBX100.00 Million ≈ $12.17K	0.699x	+95.98%
2020-08-31	GBX227.00 Million ≈ $27.62K	GBX81.00 Million ≈ $9.86K	0.357x	-43.24%
2019-08-31	GBX237.00 Million ≈ $28.84K	GBX149.00 Million ≈ $18.13K	0.629x	-6.80%
2018-08-31	GBX212.00 Million ≈ $25.79K	GBX143.00 Million ≈ $17.40K	0.675x	-14.77%
2017-08-31	GBX187.00 Million ≈ $22.75K	GBX148.00 Million ≈ $18.01K	0.791x	-0.77%
2016-08-31	GBX168.00 Million ≈ $20.44K	GBX134.00 Million ≈ $16.30K	0.798x	-18.58%
2015-08-31	GBX147.00 Million ≈ $17.89K	GBX144.00 Million ≈ $17.52K	0.980x	-14.71%
2014-08-31	GBX101.00 Million ≈ $12.29K	GBX116.00 Million ≈ $14.11K	1.149x	-1.56%
2013-08-31	GBX102.00 Million ≈ $12.41K	GBX119.00 Million ≈ $14.48K	1.167x	+51.16%
2012-08-31	GBX149.00 Million ≈ $18.13K	GBX115.00 Million ≈ $13.99K	0.772x	+2.04%
2011-08-31	GBX156.00 Million ≈ $18.98K	GBX118.00 Million ≈ $14.36K	0.756x	+35.28%
2010-08-31	GBX186.00 Million ≈ $22.63K	GBX104.00 Million ≈ $12.65K	0.559x	-6.14%
2009-08-31	GBX188.00 Million ≈ $22.87K	GBX112.00 Million ≈ $13.63K	0.596x	-6.88%
2008-08-31	GBX161.00 Million ≈ $19.59K	GBX103.00 Million ≈ $12.53K	0.640x	+79.29%
2007-08-31	GBX227.00 Million ≈ $27.62K	GBX81.00 Million ≈ $9.86K	0.357x	-20.07%
2006-08-31	GBX168.00 Million ≈ $20.44K	GBX75.00 Million ≈ $9.13K	0.446x	+261.64%
2005-08-31	GBX105.00 Million ≈ $12.78K	GBX-29.00 Million ≈ $-3.53K	-0.276x	--

About WH Smith PLC

LSE:SMWH UK Specialty Retail

Market Cap

$5.60 Million

GBX46.01 Billion GBX

Market Cap Rank

#28466 Global

#454 in UK

Share Price

GBX369.00

Change (1 day)

-3.66%

52-Week Range

GBX362.80 - GBX710.00

All Time High

GBX2518.17