WH Smith PLC (SMWH) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Latest as of August 2025:
0.85x
WH Smith PLC (SMWH) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.85x as of August 2025. Free cash flow of GBX161.00 Million represents 1% of operating cash flow (GBX190.00 Million). Read SMWH liabilities breakdown for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
FCF Generation Index
0.85x
Free Cash Flow / Operating CF
Free Cash Flow
GBX161.00 Million
GBX
Operating Cash Flow
GBX190.00 Million
GBX
Capital Expenditures
GBX29.00 Million
GBX
WH Smith PLC Free Cash Flow Generation Index (2006–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for WH Smith PLC across 20 annual periods. Explore WH Smith PLC capital spending ratio to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for WH Smith PLC (2006–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for WH Smith PLC. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see market cap of WH Smith PLC.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (GBX) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.72x | GBX199.00 Million | GBX276.00 Million | GBX77.00 Million | ▲ +37.7% |
| 2024 | 0.52x | GBX144.00 Million | GBX275.00 Million | GBX131.00 Million | ▲ +1.9% |
| 2023 | 0.51x | GBX129.00 Million | GBX251.00 Million | GBX122.00 Million | ▼ -7.6% |
| 2022 | 0.56x | GBX104.00 Million | GBX187.00 Million | GBX83.00 Million | ▼ -0.7% |
| 2021 | 0.56x | GBX56.00 Million | GBX100.00 Million | GBX44.00 Million | ▲ +2168.0% |
| 2020 | 0.02x | GBX2.00 Million | GBX81.00 Million | GBX79.00 Million | ▼ -96.4% |
| 2019 | 0.68x | GBX102.00 Million | GBX149.00 Million | GBX47.00 Million | ▼ -2.1% |
| 2018 | 0.70x | GBX100.00 Million | GBX143.00 Million | GBX43.00 Million | ▼ -5.0% |
| 2017 | 0.74x | GBX109.00 Million | GBX148.00 Million | GBX39.00 Million | ▼ -1.3% |
| 2016 | 0.75x | GBX100.00 Million | GBX134.00 Million | GBX34.00 Million | ▼ -2.3% |
| 2015 | 0.76x | GBX110.00 Million | GBX144.00 Million | GBX34.00 Million | ▲ +0.7% |
| 2014 | 0.76x | GBX88.00 Million | GBX116.00 Million | GBX28.00 Million | ▲ +3.8% |
| 2013 | 0.73x | GBX87.00 Million | GBX119.00 Million | GBX32.00 Million | ▲ +16.8% |
| 2012 | 0.63x | GBX72.00 Million | GBX115.00 Million | GBX43.00 Million | ▼ -4.1% |
| 2011 | 0.65x | GBX77.00 Million | GBX118.00 Million | GBX41.00 Million | ▼ -9.5% |
| 2010 | 0.72x | GBX75.00 Million | GBX104.00 Million | GBX29.00 Million | ▼ -3.8% |
| 2009 | 0.75x | GBX84.00 Million | GBX112.00 Million | GBX28.00 Million | ▲ +20.7% |
| 2008 | 0.62x | GBX64.00 Million | GBX103.00 Million | GBX39.00 Million | ▲ +2.7% |
| 2007 | 0.60x | GBX49.00 Million | GBX81.00 Million | GBX32.00 Million | ▼ -1.4% |
| 2006 | 0.61x | GBX46.00 Million | GBX75.00 Million | GBX29.00 Million | — |
FCG Index = Free Cash Flow / Operating Cash Flow. FCF = Operating CF + Capital Expenditures (capex stored negative).