LON:CPG Compass Group (CPG) Share Price, News & Analysis GBX 2,446.77 +17.77 (+0.73%) (As of 09/6/2024 12:38 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 2,419▼ 2,46350-Day Range 2,136▼ 2,446.7752-Week Range 1,961.50▼ 2,463Volume340.07 million shsAverage Volume5.62 million shsMarket Capitalization£41.60 billionP/E Ratio3,262.36Dividend Yield1.80%Price TargetGBX 2,374 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesSustainability Get Compass Group alerts: Email Address Compass Group MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.88 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside3.0% DownsideGBX 2,374 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability-1.41Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews SentimentN/AInsider TradingAcquiring Shares£3.01 M Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.0.86 out of 5 stars 1.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingCompass Group has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.88, and is based on 7 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageCompass Group has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.Read more about Compass Group's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for CPG. Previous Next 0.8 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldCompass Group pays a meaningful dividend of 1.84%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthCompass Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Compass Group is 5,866.67%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Read more about Compass Group's dividend. Previous Next 4.6 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreCompass Group has received a 71.77% net impact score from Upright. Compass Group seems to create the most significant positive value in categories "Jobs", "Taxes", and "Distributing knowledge". The positive contribution in the "Distributing knowledge" impact category is mostly driven by its "Food service meals for formal education", "Food service meals for hospitals", and "Food service meals for residential nursing care" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Compass Group is -1.41. Previous Next 1.3 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentCompass Group has a news sentiment score of 0.41. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Consumer Cyclical companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Compass Group this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.Search InterestOnly 1 people have searched for CPG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Compass Group insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought £30,121 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.15% of the stock of Compass Group is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions76.30% of the stock of Compass Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Compass Group's insider trading history. Previous Next 0.0 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Compass Group is 3,262.36, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 128.08.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Compass Group is 3,262.36, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Cyclical sector average P/E ratio of about 375.26.Price to Earnings Growth RatioCompass Group has a PEG Ratio of 1.74. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioCompass Group has a P/B Ratio of 6.44. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Golden CrestBiden's Successor: The Radical Threat to YOUR Savings!Kamala Harris isn't just playing politics; she's a serious threat to your financial security. Kamala has a plan to take over your money and leave you with nothing. Higher taxes, government control, and a digital dollar to track every penny you spend. This isn't about convenience; it's about CONTROL.>> Get Your FREE Wealth Protection Guide << About Compass Group Stock (LON:CPG)Compass Group PLC operates as a food and support services company in North America, Europe, and internationally. The company offers support services, such as cleaning in hospitals; reception services at corporate headquarters; managing remote camps; grounds and facilities services at schools and universities; and others. It serves business and industry; healthcare and senior living market; education; sports and leisure; and defense, offshore, and remote sectors. Compass Group PLC was founded in 1941 and is based in Chertsey, the United Kingdom.Read More CPG Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart CPG Stock News HeadlinesAugust 29, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comCompass Group (LON:CPG) Sets New 12-Month High at $2,435.00August 27, 2024 | seekingalpha.comCompass: Amid Market Share Gains And NAR Ruling Confidence, This Stock Is A BuySeptember 7, 2024 | Golden Crest (Ad)Biden's Successor: The Radical Threat to YOUR Savings!Kamala Harris isn't just playing politics; she's a serious threat to your financial security. 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Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings5/19/2020Ex-Dividend for 7/25 Dividend6/13/2024Dividend Payable7/25/2024Today9/07/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON SectorConsumer Cyclical Industry Restaurants Sub-IndustryPersonal Services Current SymbolLON:CPG CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.compass-group.com Phone+44-1932-573000FaxN/AEmployees550,000Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price TargetGBX 2,374 High Stock Price TargetGBX 2,600 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 2,120 Potential Upside/Downside-3.0%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.88 Research Coverage8 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.75 Trailing P/E Ratio3,262.36 Forward P/E Ratio23.13 P/E Growth1.74Net Income£1.76 billion Net Margins4.26% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity26.61% Return on Assets7.52% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio89.31 Current Ratio0.78 Quick Ratio0.86 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£41.28 billion Price / Sales1.01 Cash FlowGBX 145.32 per share Price / Cash Flow16.84 Book ValueGBX 380 per share Price / Book6.44Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares1,700,000,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£41.60 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.81 10 Best Cheap Stocks to Buy NowMarketBeat just released its list of 10 cheap stocks that have been overlooked by the market and may be seriously undervalued. Click the link below to see which companies made the list.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Dominic Blakemore (Age 55)Group CEO & Director Comp: $3.38MMr. Charles Palmer Brown (Age 53)Group COO of North America & Director Comp: $2.27MMr. Dev Amritesh (Age 49)Managing Director Mr. Petros Parras (Age 44)Group CFO & Director Ms. Alison R. Yapp (Age 59)Group General Counsel & Company Secretary Mr. Michael Young OBEDirector of Corporate Policy and CommunicationsMs. Deborah Lee (Age 50)Group Chief People Officer Mr. Robin Mills (Age 56)Chief Executive Officer of Compass Group UK & Ireland Mr. James Meaney (Age 60)Regional Managing Director of Latin America Mr. Gareth SharpeChief Financial Officer of UK & IrelandMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsDiplomaLON:DPLMHowden Joinery GroupLON:HWDNDechra PharmaceuticalsLON:DPHIG GroupLON:IGGCity of LondonLON:CTYView All CompetitorsInsidersLeanne WoodBought 1,300 shares on 7/25/2024Total: £3.01 M ($2,317.00/share)Arlene Isaacs-LoweBought 2,800 shares on 5/28/2024Total: £6.09 M ($2,176.00/share)Palmer BrownSold 579 sharesTotal: £1.19 M ($2,050.00/share)Petros ParrasSold 1,406 sharesTotal: £2.83 M ($2,015.00/share)Gary GreenSold 83,055 sharesTotal: £169.27 M ($2,038.00/share)View All Insider Transactions Should I Buy Compass Group Stock? CPG Pros and Cons Explained Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Compass Group PLC: Compass Group stock price recently crossed above its 200-day moving average, indicating a potential uptrend in the stock. Analysts have set a new price target of GBX 2,374, suggesting potential growth in the stock price. Insider activity shows positive sentiment with insiders purchasing shares of the company, indicating confidence in future performance. Compass Group has a strong market cap of £40.89 billion, reflecting the company's stability and size in the market. The company operates as a food and support services company in multiple regions, providing diversified revenue streams. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in Compass Group PLC for these reasons: The company has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 89.31, which may indicate financial risk and high leverage. Compass Group's P/E ratio is 3,123.38, which is significantly higher than industry averages, potentially signaling overvaluation. The company's quick ratio and current ratio are below 1, indicating potential liquidity challenges in the short term. Compass Group's PEG ratio of 1.71 may suggest that the stock is currently overvalued relative to its earnings growth potential. The beta of 0.81 indicates that the stock may be less volatile than the market average, potentially limiting potential returns for investors seeking higher risk-reward opportunities. These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Compass Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. CPG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have CPG shares performed this year? Compass Group's stock was trading at GBX 2,146 at the start of the year. Since then, CPG shares have increased by 14.0% and is now trading at GBX 2,446.77. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Compass Group's earnings last quarter? Compass Group PLC (LON:CPG) released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, May, 19th. The company reported $37.60 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $36.20 by $1.40. Compass Group had a net margin of 4.26% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 26.61%. How do I buy shares of Compass Group? Shares of CPG stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Compass Group own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Compass Group investors own include easyJet (EZJ), Barclays (BARC), Compass Group (CMPGY), Diageo (DGE), Experian (EXPN), GSK (GSK) and Prudential (PRU). This page (LON:CPG) was last updated on 9/7/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersPerfect Crypto Buying Opportunity for 50 CentsWhen cryptos take a hit, the mom and pop investors run for the hills. But the top investors keep buying wit...Crypto 101 Media | SponsoredThe solution to fast food’s wage hike crisisShake Shack will be closing six California locations in response to the recent $20/hour minimum wage increase,...Deal Maker | SponsoredPre-IPO| 32,481% Growth: First Disruption to $martphones in 15 Years🤳45M Users | 32,481% Growth Rate Get in on the biggest disruption to smartphones in over a decade. 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