WH Smith PLC (LSE:SMWH) — Market Cap & Net Worth

$7.83 Million USD  · GBX64.34 Billion GBX  · Rank #27443

Market Cap & Net Worth: WH Smith PLC (SMWH)

WH Smith PLC (LSE:SMWH) has a market capitalization of $7.83 Million (GBX64.34 Billion) as of May 4, 2026. Listed on the LSE stock exchange, this UK-based company holds position #27443 globally and #384 in its home market, demonstrating a -9.63% decrease in market value over the past year.

Market capitalization, also known as net worth in stock markets, is calculated by multiplying WH Smith PLC's stock price GBX516.00 by its total outstanding shares 124694826 (124.69 Million). Analyse SMWH cash flow conversion to see how efficiently the company converts income to cash.

WH Smith PLC Market Cap History: 2015 to 2026

WH Smith PLC's market capitalization history from 2015 to 2026. Data shows change from $22.93 Million to $7.83 Million (-8.93% CAGR).

Index Memberships

WH Smith PLC is a constituent of 3 market indices:

Index Total Market Cap Weight (%) Rank by Market Cap
FTSE All-Share
FTAS
$62.11 Billion 0.01% #283 of 573
FTSE 350
FTLC
$61.53 Billion 0.01% #267 of 350
FTSE 250
FTMC
$8.75 Billion 0.09% #183 of 250

Weight: WH Smith PLC's market cap as a percentage of total index value. Rank: Position among all constituents by market cap.

WH Smith PLC Market Cap to Earnings & Revenue Ratios Timeline

This chart shows how WH Smith PLC's valuation ratios have evolved. The Price to Sales (P/S) ratio compares market cap to revenue, while the Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio compares market cap to net income. Lower values may indicate a more undervalued company relative to its financial performance.

Latest Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio

0.01x

WH Smith PLC's market cap is 0.01 times its annual revenue

Industry average: 9.78x Lower than industry average

Latest Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio

N/A

P/E ratio not applicable due to negative or zero earnings

What These Ratios Tell Investors:

  • Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's sales. Lower P/S ratios may indicate undervaluation.
  • Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's earnings. This is one of the most common valuation metrics.
  • Trends in these ratios over time can indicate changing investor sentiment about the company's future growth prospects.
  • Industry comparison provides context for whether the company is valued higher or lower than peers.
Year Market Cap (USD) Revenue (USD) Net Income (USD) P/S Ratio P/E Ratio
2016 $20.70 Million $1.21 Billion $108.00 Million 0.02x 0.19x
2017 $32.07 Million $1.23 Billion $116.00 Million 0.03x 0.28x
2018 $24.06 Million $1.26 Billion $108.00 Million 0.02x 0.22x
2019 $37.43 Million $1.40 Billion $106.00 Million 0.03x 0.35x
2020 $22.08 Million $1.02 Billion -$239.00 Million 0.02x N/A
2021 $21.64 Million $886.00 Million -$82.00 Million 0.02x N/A
2022 $21.71 Million $1.40 Billion $47.00 Million 0.02x 0.46x
2023 $19.73 Million $1.79 Billion $79.00 Million 0.01x 0.25x
2024 $18.04 Million $1.92 Billion $67.00 Million 0.01x 0.27x
2025 $9.69 Million $1.55 Billion -$144.00 Million 0.01x N/A

Competitor Companies of SMWH by Market Capitalization

Companies near WH Smith PLC in the global market cap rankings as of May 4, 2026.

Key companies related to WH Smith PLC by market ranking:

  • Alimentation Couchen Tard Inc A (TO:ATD): Ranked #483 globally with a market cap of $54.30 Billion USD ( CA$75.07 Billion CAD).
  • Caseys General Stores Inc (NASDAQ:CASY): Ranked #930 globally with a market cap of $28.11 Billion USD.
  • Ulta Beauty Inc (NASDAQ:ULTA): Ranked #1098 globally with a market cap of $23.60 Billion USD.
  • Williams-Sonoma Inc (NYSE:WSM): Ranked #1183 globally with a market cap of $21.49 Billion USD.
Market capitalization comparison (in billions USD)
Rank Company Symbol Market Cap Price
#483 Alimentation Couchen Tard Inc A TO:ATD $54.30 Billion CA$81.09
#930 Caseys General Stores Inc NASDAQ:CASY $28.11 Billion $835.92
#1098 Ulta Beauty Inc NASDAQ:ULTA $23.60 Billion $531.95
#1183 Williams-Sonoma Inc NYSE:WSM $21.49 Billion $179.99

WH Smith PLC Historical Marketcap From 2015 to 2026

Between 2015 and today, WH Smith PLC's market cap moved from $22.93 Million to $ 7.83 Million, with a yearly change of -8.93%.

Year Market Cap Change (%)
2026 GBX7.83 Million -19.25%
2025 GBX9.69 Million -46.26%
2024 GBX18.04 Million -8.57%
2023 GBX19.73 Million -9.12%
2022 GBX21.71 Million +0.30%
2021 GBX21.64 Million -1.99%
2020 GBX22.08 Million -41.00%
2019 GBX37.43 Million +55.57%
2018 GBX24.06 Million -24.99%
2017 GBX32.07 Million +54.93%
2016 GBX20.70 Million -9.73%
2015 GBX22.93 Million --

End of Day Market Cap According to Different Sources

On May 4th, 2026 the market cap of WH Smith PLC was reported to be:

Source Market Cap
Yahoo Finance $7.83 Million USD
MoneyControl $7.83 Million USD
MarketWatch $7.83 Million USD
marketcap.company $7.83 Million USD
Reuters $7.83 Million USD

Market cap values may vary slightly between sources due to differences in calculation methods, timing, and data refresh rates.

About WH Smith PLC

LSE:SMWH UK Specialty Retail
Market Cap
$7.83 Million
GBX64.34 Billion GBX
Market Cap Rank
#27443 Global
#384 in UK
Share Price
GBX516.00
Change (1 day)
+1.08%
52-Week Range
GBX510.00 - GBX1129.00
All Time High
GBX2518.17
About

WH Smith PLC operates as a travel retailer in the United Kingdom, North America, Australia, Ireland, Spain, and internationally. It offers news, books, and convenience for travelling customers. It operates stores in airports, hospitals, railway stations, and motorway service areas. The company is also involved in International Travel Retail, UK Travel Retail, and North America. The company was fo… Read more