Smiths News PLC
Research Smiths News PLC (SNWS) on Bullrun: market cap GBX 16.70B, P/E 6.3, dividend yield 12.3%. Explore financials, valuation history, model signals, and stock context.
Key Metrics
- TickerSNWS
- ExchangeLSE
- CountryUnited Kingdom
- SectorCommunication Services
- IndustryPublishing
- CurrencyGBX
- Market capGBX 16.70B
- P/E6.3
- Dividend yield12.3%
- Financial periodFY2025
- RevenueGBP 1.06B
- Revenue growth-3.6%
- Net incomeGBP 28.30M
- Free cash flowGBP 44.90M
- Gross margin7.1%
Valuation Snapshot
latest market cap is GBX 16.70B; P/E is 6.3; dividend yield is 12.3%.
Peer valuation comparison
Latest P/E is 6.27x versus a Communication Services sector median of 16.43x (61.8% below).
Latest dividend yield is 12.28% versus a Communication Services sector median of 3.46% (255.4% above).
Five-year financial history
| Year | Revenue | Net income | Free cash flow | Gross margin | Diluted EPS | Cash | Total debt | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | GBP 1.06B | GBP 28.30M | GBP 44.90M | 7.1% | 0.11 | GBP 8.20M | GBP 32.20M | GBP 9.50M |
| FY2024 | GBP 1.10B | GBP 25.50M | GBP 18.90M | 6.6% | 0.1 | GBP 7.00M | GBP 48.50M | -GBP 3.30M |
| FY2023 | GBP 1.09B | GBP 25.10M | GBP 33.00M | 6.6% | 0.1 | GBP 37.30M | GBP 63.40M | -GBP 16.30M |
| FY2022 | GBP 1.09B | GBP 23.40M | GBP 47.80M | 6.7% | 0.09 | GBP 35.30M | GBP 74.70M | -GBP 32.00M |
| FY2021 | GBP 1.09B | GBP 23.40M | GBP 48.50M | 6.7% | 0.09 | GBP 19.30M | GBP 71.30M | -GBP 57.70M |
Valuation history
| Year | Snapshot date | Market cap | P/E | Dividend yield | Annual dividend/share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026-08-24 | GBX 16.70B | 6.3 | 8.0% | 0.06 |
Dividend history
Latest trailing dividend snapshot: annual dividend/share 0.06 GBX, yield 12.3%.
| Year | Dividends/share |
|---|---|
| FY2025 | 7.15 GBP |
| FY2024 | 4.5 GBP |
| FY2023 | 4.15 GBP |
| FY2022 | 2.55 GBP |
| FY2021 | 0.5 GBP |
About Smiths News PLC
Smiths News plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the distributing of newspapers and magazines in the United Kingdom and internationally. The company offers plastic and cardboard waste; and is involved in recycling activities. It also supplies printed and digital media content airlines and travel points. In addition, the company offers field-based merchandising, supply chain auditing, and compliance solutions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Smiths News PLC's market cap?
Smiths News PLC's market capitalization is GBX 16.70B.
What is Smiths News PLC's P/E ratio?
Smiths News PLC's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 6.3.
Does Smiths News PLC pay a dividend?
Smiths News PLC has a dividend yield of 12.3%.
What does Smiths News PLC do?
Smiths News plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the distributing of newspapers and magazines in the United Kingdom and internationally. The company offers plastic and cardboard waste; and is involved in recycling activities. It also supplies printed and digital media content airlines and travel points. In addition, the company offers field-based merchandising, supply chain auditing, and compliance solutions.