WH Smith PLC
LSE:SMWH
Operating Margin
WH Smith PLC
Operating Margin represents how efficiently a company is able to generate profit through its core operations.
Higher ratios are generally better, illustrating the company is efficient in its operations and is good at turning sales into profits.
Operating Margin Across Competitors
| Country | Company | Market Cap |
Operating Margin |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK |
|
WH Smith PLC
LSE:SMWH
|
1.2B GBP |
11%
|
|
| CN |
|
Pop Mart International Group Ltd
HKEX:9992
|
265.8B HKD |
32%
|
|
| US |
|
Tractor Supply Co
NASDAQ:TSCO
|
26.5B USD |
10%
|
|
| US |
|
Ulta Beauty Inc
NASDAQ:ULTA
|
17.9B USD |
14%
|
|
| CN |
|
China Tourism Group Duty Free Corp Ltd
SSE:601888
|
128.9B CNY |
11%
|
|
| US |
|
DICK'S Sporting Goods Inc
NYSE:DKS
|
15.4B USD |
11%
|
|
| HK |
|
Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Ltd
HKEX:1929
|
95.6B HKD |
7%
|
|
| JP |
|
Sanrio Co Ltd
TSE:8136
|
1.4T JPY |
35%
|
|
| NL |
G
|
Grandvision NV
F:8GV
|
7.2B EUR |
12%
|
|
| US |
|
Bath & Body Works Inc
NYSE:BBWI
|
6.6B USD |
17%
|
|
| UK |
|
JD Sports Fashion PLC
LSE:JD
|
4.2B GBP |
10%
|
WH Smith PLC
Glance View
From the cobbled streets of London in 1792, WH Smith PLC began as a small family-run news vendor, setting the stage for what would become a staple in British retail. Fast forward to today, the company operates with a dual approach: one foot firmly planted in travel locations—such as airports and railway stations—and the other in high street markets. This division allows WH Smith to capitalize on the bustling flow of travelers seeking quick, convenient purchases, while still maintaining a presence in the more traditional retail environment. Its travel sector, which has been a major growth engine, thrives on the steady customer stream needing essential items like snacks, reading material, and travel necessities, offering convenience at every pit stop. On the high street, WH Smith connects with consumers through its range of stationary, books, and impulse items, cultivating a niche that caters to everyday needs. This segment, despite facing increased online competition, continues to draw a devoted customer base looking for tangible items that are ready to hand. By embracing a hybrid business model, WH Smith PLC ingeniously merges the predictability of their high street core with the high-margin opportunities presented by travelers eager for last-minute purchases. This strategy provides the company with a balanced revenue structure, generating substantial profits through diversified channels while staying true to its historical roots as a retailer in the book and news sectors.
See Also
Operating Margin represents how efficiently a company is able to generate profit through its core operations.
Higher ratios are generally better, illustrating the company is efficient in its operations and is good at turning sales into profits.
Based on WH Smith PLC's most recent financial statements, the company has Operating Margin of 10.9%.
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