Compass Group/£CPG
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About Compass Group
Compass Group PLC is a multinational contract foodservice company headquartered in Chertsey, United Kingdom. The company specializes in providing food and support services across various sectors, including business and industry, education, healthcare, and sports and leisure. Compass Group operates in over 45 countries, catering to a wide range of clients by delivering bespoke dining solutions. The company emphasizes sustainability and innovation in its offerings, tailoring services to meet local preferences and client requirements. With a robust operational framework, Compass Group maintains a strong presence in catering and facility management, leveraging its global scale and local market expertise.
Ticker
£CPG
Sector
Primary listing
LSE
Employees
580,000
Headquarters
Website
Compass Group Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£44B
41.12
£0.63
0.63
£0.48
1.85%
Price and volume
Market cap
£44B
Beta
0.63
52-week high
£28.53
52-week low
£23.44
Average daily volume
2.1M
Dividend rate
£0.48
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.689
Quick ratio
0.615
Long term debt to equity
67.456
Total debt to equity
100.908
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
70.25%
Interest coverage (TTM)
9.68%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
2,624.798
Gross margin (TTM)
72.78%
Net profit margin (TTM)
3.34%
Operating margin (TTM)
6.93%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
31.34%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£59,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
7.97%
Return on equity (TTM)
21.66%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
41.12
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.368
Price to book
6.33
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-10.47
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
34.033
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
2.94%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
0.765
Dividend yield (TTM)
1.85%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
9.58%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-13.40%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
17.38%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
7.00%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
17.37%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
2.45%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
26.84%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
5.47%
What the Analysts think about Compass Group
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Compass Group stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Completed its largest-ever acquisition by buying Dutch food services company Vermaat Groep for €1.5 billion, enhancing its premium European offerings and market standing.
Raised its full-year underlying operating profit growth guidance to around 11% after achieving 8.6% third-quarter revenue growth, fueled by strong demand in North America and globally.
Reported a stronger-than-expected first-half underlying operating profit of $1.63 billion, up 11.6%, delivered 8.5% organic revenue growth, boosted free cash flow by 5.5%, and raised its interim dividend by 9.2%, all while maintaining its full-year forecast.
BNP Paribas Exane downgraded Compass to 'underperform' from 'outperform' in March, reducing its price target to 2,500p over concerns about client retention in the US healthcare segment.
Despite exceeding first-half profit expectations, Compass did not launch a new share buyback program—possibly disappointing investors looking for capital returns and signaling limited cash return capacity.
Shares are trading near the bottom of their 52-week range (2,344p–2,853p) and have dropped 3.98% year-to-date, suggesting weak investor sentiment.
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 7 Sept 2025.
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Compass Group Earnings Performance
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Compass Group stock?
Compass Group (CPG) has a market cap of £44B as of September 15, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Compass Group stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Compass Group (CPG) stock is 41.12 as of September 15, 2025.
Does Compass Group stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Compass Group (CPG) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of September 15, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.4812 and the yield is 1.85%. Compass Group has a payout ratio of 70.25% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Compass Group dividend payment date?
The next Compass Group (CPG) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Compass Group?
Compass Group (CPG) has a beta rating of 0.63. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.