WH Smith PLC (SMWH) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
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). Explore WH Smith PLC (SMWH) reinvestment ratio to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
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WH Smith PLC Free Cash Flow Generation Index (2006–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for WH Smith PLC across 20 annual periods. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see SMWH cash flow metrics.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for WH Smith PLC (2006–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for WH Smith PLC. Check SMWH cash flow reinvestment rate to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
| 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 | — |