WH Smith PLC (SMWH) — Net Asset Quality Index
WH Smith PLC (SMWH) has a Net Asset Quality Index of 11.1% as of February 2026. This metric measures the proportion of total assets financed by shareholders' equity — total assets of GBX1.45 Billion minus total liabilities of GBX1.29 Billion yields net assets of GBX161.00 Million. A higher index indicates a stronger, lower-leverage balance sheet. Read how much debt does WH Smith PLC carry for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
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WH Smith PLC Net Asset Quality Index Over Time (2000–2025)
This chart shows how WH Smith PLC's Net Asset Quality Index has evolved across 26 annual periods from 2000 to 2025. As of February 2026, the index stands at 11.1%, representing net assets of GBX161.00 Million against total assets of GBX1.45 Billion GBX. For live market cap and overall valuation, see SMWH company net worth.
Annual Net Asset Quality Index for WH Smith PLC (2000–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Net Asset Quality Index for WH Smith PLC from 2000 to 2025, covering 26 annual filings. Each row shows total assets, total liabilities, net assets, the quality index percentage, and the change in percentage points compared to the prior year. Check SMWH PP&E to net assets ratio to assess the company's strategic physical and investment asset allocation.
| Year | Quality Index | Net Assets (GBX) | Total Assets | Total Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12.9% | GBX188.00 Million | GBX1.46 Billion | GBX1.27 Billion | ▼ -11.0 pp |
| 2024 | 23.9% | GBX446.00 Million | GBX1.87 Billion | GBX1.42 Billion | ▲ +3.3 pp |
| 2023 | 20.6% | GBX340.00 Million | GBX1.65 Billion | GBX1.31 Billion | ▲ +4.6 pp |
| 2022 | 16.0% | GBX271.00 Million | GBX1.69 Billion | GBX1.42 Billion | ▲ +5.4 pp |
| 2021 | 10.6% | GBX143.00 Million | GBX1.35 Billion | GBX1.21 Billion | ▼ -5.1 pp |
| 2020 | 15.7% | GBX227.00 Million | GBX1.45 Billion | GBX1.22 Billion | ▼ -16.1 pp |
| 2019 | 31.8% | GBX237.00 Million | GBX746.00 Million | GBX509.00 Million | ▼ -8.4 pp |
| 2018 | 40.2% | GBX212.00 Million | GBX528.00 Million | GBX316.00 Million | ▲ +1.8 pp |
| 2017 | 38.3% | GBX187.00 Million | GBX488.00 Million | GBX301.00 Million | ▲ +2.6 pp |
| 2016 | 35.7% | GBX168.00 Million | GBX470.00 Million | GBX302.00 Million | ▲ +3.5 pp |
| 2015 | 32.2% | GBX147.00 Million | GBX456.00 Million | GBX309.00 Million | ▲ +10.1 pp |
| 2014 | 22.1% | GBX101.00 Million | GBX457.00 Million | GBX356.00 Million | ▲ +0.1 pp |
| 2013 | 22.0% | GBX102.00 Million | GBX463.00 Million | GBX361.00 Million | ▼ -9.9 pp |
| 2012 | 31.9% | GBX149.00 Million | GBX467.00 Million | GBX318.00 Million | ▼ -0.8 pp |
| 2011 | 32.7% | GBX156.00 Million | GBX477.00 Million | GBX321.00 Million | ▼ -3.6 pp |
| 2010 | 36.3% | GBX186.00 Million | GBX513.00 Million | GBX327.00 Million | ▼ -1.8 pp |
| 2009 | 38.1% | GBX188.00 Million | GBX494.00 Million | GBX306.00 Million | ▲ +5.1 pp |
| 2008 | 33.0% | GBX161.00 Million | GBX488.00 Million | GBX327.00 Million | ▼ -10.9 pp |
| 2007 | 43.9% | GBX227.00 Million | GBX517.00 Million | GBX290.00 Million | ▲ +12.0 pp |
| 2006 | 31.9% | GBX168.00 Million | GBX526.00 Million | GBX358.00 Million | ▲ +12.6 pp |
| 2005 | 19.4% | GBX105.00 Million | GBX542.00 Million | GBX437.00 Million | ▼ -10.4 pp |
| 2004 | 29.7% | GBX256.00 Million | GBX861.00 Million | GBX605.00 Million | ▼ -10.4 pp |
| 2003 | 40.2% | GBX435.00 Million | GBX1.08 Billion | GBX648.00 Million | ▼ -14.1 pp |
| 2002 | 54.3% | GBX614.00 Million | GBX1.13 Billion | GBX517.00 Million | ▼ -0.4 pp |
| 2001 | 54.7% | GBX631.00 Million | GBX1.15 Billion | GBX523.00 Million | ▼ -3.1 pp |
| 2000 | 57.8% | GBX604.00 Million | GBX1.04 Billion | GBX441.00 Million | — |