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WH Smith shares have a market-typical stock price level. While they are good value, they are riskily financed, and show below average growth. We recommend evaluating whether the future of the company WH Smith is typical for this industry which the market average price level of the shares suggests. If you believe that the future of the company is above average, that could be an argument for buying the shares and vice versa.
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United Kingdom |
| Industry |
Specialty Stores |
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51
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10. Avolta (XXL, CH) Specialty Stores
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3. Keller (XL, GB) Construction & Engineering
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59
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5. Currys (XL, GB) Electronics Retail
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5. Currys (XL, GB) Electronics Retail
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6. Standard (XL, GB) Diversified Banks
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8. Bellway (XL, GB) Homebuilding
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5
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