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
£42B
38.07
£0.65
0.63
£0.48
1.93%
Price and volume
Market cap
£42B
Beta
0.63
52-week high
£28.53
52-week low
£23.44
Average daily volume
2.6M
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)
2,711.887
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)
£60,950
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
7.97%
Return on equity (TTM)
21.66%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
38.072
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.267
Price to book
6.07
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-10.03
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
31.51
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
3.17%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
0.79
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 reported organic revenue growth of 8.6% in the third quarter and upgraded its FY25 underlying operating profit growth forecast to around 11% on the back of strong organic momentum and accretive M&A performance (Reuters).
The €1.5 billion acquisition of Vermaat Groep marked Compass’s largest-ever deal, enhancing its premium European foodservice footprint and positioning the group to capture high-margin opportunities in museums, galleries and other high-end venues (Reuters).
In the six months to March 31, 2025, underlying operating profit rose 11.6% to $1.63 billion with operating margin expanding by 10 basis points to 7.2%, underlining resilient profitability and efficient cost management (Reuters).
Compass maintained its full-year underlying operating profit and revenue guidance after stronger-than-expected first-half results, suggesting limited near-term upside surprise for investors (Reuters).
The board did not initiate any new share buyback programmes post first-half results, restricting direct returns to shareholders amid continued high leverage (Reuters).
Compass highlighted ongoing inflation pressures from US tariffs, indicating potential constraints on pricing power and risk of margin compression if costs cannot be fully passed through (Reuters).
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 10 Nov 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 November 14, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Compass Group stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Compass Group (CPG) stock is 38.07 as of November 14, 2025.
Does Compass Group stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Compass Group (CPG) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of November 14, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.4812 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 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.