WH Smith PLC (SMWH) — Tangible Net Worth Ratio
WH Smith PLC (SMWH) has a Tangible Net Worth Ratio of 76.9% as of August 2025. This metric is calculated by deducting intangible assets (GBX45.00 Million) from net assets (GBX195.00 Million) and expressing it as a percentage of total net assets. A higher ratio means that more of the company's equity is backed by tangible, balance-sheet-verifiable assets rather than goodwill, patents, or brand value. See WH Smith PLC short-term liquidity ratio to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
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WH Smith PLC Tangible Net Worth Ratio (2000–2025)
This chart shows how WH Smith PLC's Tangible Net Worth Ratio has changed across 26 annual periods from 2000 to 2025. As of August 2025, the ratio stands at 76.9%, reflecting net assets of GBX195.00 Million with intangible assets of GBX45.00 Million GBX. See WH Smith PLC (SMWH) defensive interval to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Tangible Net Worth Ratio for WH Smith PLC (2000–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Tangible Net Worth Ratio for WH Smith PLC from 2000 to 2025, covering 26 annual filings. Each row shows net assets, intangible assets, total assets, the tangible net worth ratio, and the change in percentage points versus the prior year. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see market value of WH Smith PLC.
| Year | Tangible NW Ratio | Net Assets (GBX) | Intangible Assets | Total Assets | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 76.9% | GBX195.00 Million | GBX45.00 Million | GBX1.46 Billion | ▼ -8.7 pp |
| 2024 | 85.7% | GBX446.00 Million | GBX64.00 Million | GBX1.87 Billion | ▲ +5.9 pp |
| 2023 | 79.7% | GBX340.00 Million | GBX69.00 Million | GBX1.65 Billion | ▲ +180.1 pp |
| 2022 | -100.4% | GBX271.00 Million | GBX543.00 Million | GBX1.69 Billion | ▲ +130.4 pp |
| 2021 | -230.8% | GBX143.00 Million | GBX473.00 Million | GBX1.35 Billion | ▼ -113.6 pp |
| 2020 | -117.2% | GBX227.00 Million | GBX493.00 Million | GBX1.45 Billion | ▼ -196.5 pp |
| 2019 | 79.3% | GBX237.00 Million | GBX49.00 Million | GBX746.00 Million | ▼ -6.1 pp |
| 2018 | 85.4% | GBX212.00 Million | GBX31.00 Million | GBX528.00 Million | ▲ +0.9 pp |
| 2017 | 84.5% | GBX187.00 Million | GBX29.00 Million | GBX488.00 Million | ▼ -0.6 pp |
| 2016 | 85.1% | GBX168.00 Million | GBX25.00 Million | GBX470.00 Million | ▲ +0.8 pp |
| 2015 | 84.4% | GBX147.00 Million | GBX23.00 Million | GBX456.00 Million | ▲ +6.1 pp |
| 2014 | 78.2% | GBX101.00 Million | GBX22.00 Million | GBX457.00 Million | ▼ -0.2 pp |
| 2013 | 78.4% | GBX102.00 Million | GBX22.00 Million | GBX463.00 Million | ▼ -6.8 pp |
| 2012 | 85.2% | GBX149.00 Million | GBX22.00 Million | GBX467.00 Million | ▲ +0.6 pp |
| 2011 | 84.6% | GBX156.00 Million | GBX24.00 Million | GBX477.00 Million | ▼ -2.5 pp |
| 2010 | 87.1% | GBX186.00 Million | GBX24.00 Million | GBX513.00 Million | ▼ -0.1 pp |
| 2009 | 87.2% | GBX188.00 Million | GBX24.00 Million | GBX494.00 Million | ▲ +1.5 pp |
| 2008 | 85.7% | GBX161.00 Million | GBX23.00 Million | GBX488.00 Million | ▼ -5.5 pp |
| 2007 | 91.2% | GBX227.00 Million | GBX20.00 Million | GBX517.00 Million | ▲ +3.1 pp |
| 2006 | 88.1% | GBX168.00 Million | GBX20.00 Million | GBX526.00 Million | ▲ +15.7 pp |
| 2005 | 72.4% | GBX105.00 Million | GBX29.00 Million | GBX542.00 Million | ▲ +36.4 pp |
| 2004 | 35.9% | GBX256.00 Million | GBX164.00 Million | GBX861.00 Million | ▼ -11.6 pp |
| 2003 | 47.6% | GBX435.00 Million | GBX228.00 Million | GBX1.08 Billion | ▼ -13.3 pp |
| 2002 | 60.9% | GBX614.00 Million | GBX240.00 Million | GBX1.13 Billion | ▼ -1.7 pp |
| 2001 | 62.6% | GBX631.00 Million | GBX236.00 Million | GBX1.15 Billion | ▼ -0.6 pp |
| 2000 | 63.2% | GBX604.00 Million | GBX222.00 Million | GBX1.04 Billion | — |