Compass Group/£CPG
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About Compass Group
Compass Group PLC, identified by the ticker CPG, operates in the foodservice sector, specializing in providing catering and support services. Established in 1941, the company serves diverse clients including offices, factories, schools, and hospitals across multiple countries. Compass Group is noted for its broad range of services, which also extends to facilities management and vending.
Ticker
£CPG
Sector
Primary listing
LSE
Industry
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Headquarters
Employees
580,000
ISIN
GB00BD6K4575
Website
Compass Group Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£42B
38.82
£0.64
0.58
£0.48
1.93%
Price and volume
Market cap
£42B
Beta
0.58
52-week high
£28.53
52-week low
£21.14
Average daily volume
2.7M
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)
2,636.329
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)
£59,260
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
7.97%
Return on equity (TTM)
21.66%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
38.817
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.292
Price to book
6.02
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-9.95
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
32.126
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
3.11%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
76.82%
Dividend yield (TTM)
1.93%
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
Compass Group reported a stronger-than-expected underlying operating profit of $1.63 billion for the first half of the fiscal year, marking an 11.6% increase year-over-year, indicating robust financial health. (reuters.com)
The company announced a further share buyback of up to $500 million, demonstrating confidence in its financial position and commitment to returning value to shareholders. (tradingview.com)
Analysts have raised their target prices for Compass Group, with Barclays increasing its target to 3,000p from 2,500p, reflecting positive sentiment towards the company's growth prospects. (asktraders.com)
Deutsche Bank downgraded Compass Group to a 'hold' rating, suggesting potential concerns about the company's future performance. (marketscreener.com)
The company's shares fell by 0.9% due to currency fluctuations, which are expected to reduce full-year revenue by $558 million, indicating potential financial challenges. (reuters.com)
Despite strong financial results, the absence of a stock buyback and more country exits have led analysts to lower earnings per share estimates for Compass Group. (asktraders.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 29 May 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Compass Group stock?
Compass Group (CPG) has a market cap of £42B as of June 20, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Compass Group stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Compass Group (CPG) stock is 38.82 as of June 20, 2025.
Does Compass Group stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Compass Group (CPG) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of June 20, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.4762 and the yield is 1.93%. 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 is scheduled for July 31, 2025.
What is the beta indicator for Compass Group?
Compass Group (CPG) has a beta rating of 0.58. 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.