Compass Group PLC Share Price and Company Fundamentals
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Compass Group PLC provides food and support services in North America 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; insurance brokerage services; and others. It serves business and industry; healthcare and senior living; education; sports and leisure; and defense, offshore, and remote sectors. The company was founded in 1941 and is based in Chertsey, the United Kingdom.
Key Metrics
PE ratio
26.96
PB ratio
655.45
Dividend yield
2.25%
Beta
0.21
Market cap
£37.13B
Enterprise value
£43.15B
Company profile
| Industry / Sector | Restaurants / Consumer Cyclical |
|---|---|
| Full time employees | 590000 |
| Website | https://www.compass-group.com |
| Mailing address | Compass House Guildford Street Chertsey KT16 9BQ United Kingdom |
| Phone / Fax | 44 1932 573 000 / 44 1932 569 956 |
Dividends
Dividend yield
2.25%
Dividend amount
£0.48
Payout ratio
56.36%
5Y Avg. yield
-%
Compass Group PLC paid £0.48 dividend and the ex-dividend date was 15 Jan 2026.The dividend payout ratio is 56.36%. The dividend payout ratio is defined as the amout of dividend paid divided by the earnings of the company.CPG dividend payout ratio is less than 70. This is ideal as it gives company room to grow the dividends and also the excess earnings can be invested in company for growth.
Company Executives
As of Feb 2026, following are the company executives and directors listed on Compass Group PLC.
| Name | Title | Age | Total Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dominic William Blakemore | Group CEO & Director | 56 | |
| Mr. Petros Parras | Group CFO & Director | 45 | |
| Mr. Charles Palmer Brown | Group COO of North America & Director | 54 | |
| Ms. Alison Rebecca Yapp | Group General Counsel & Company Secretary | 60 | |
| Mr. Michael Young OBE | Director of Corporate Policy and Communications | ||
| Ms. Deborah Lee | Group Chief People Officer | 51 | |
| Mr. Robin Mills | Chief Executive Officer of Compass Group UK & Ireland | 57 | |
| Mr. Gareth Sharpe | Chief Financial Officer of UK & Ireland | ||
| Ms. Shelley Roberts ACA, BBusSci (Fin), GAICD | Group Chief Commercial Officer | 50 | |
| Ms. Kathinka Friis-Moller | Chief Executive Officer of Europe & the Middle East | 50 |
Profitability and management effectiveness
Profit margin
4.05%
Operating margin
6.53%
Return on assets
7.42%
Return on equity
25.64%
Profitability ratios are a class of financial metrics that are used to assess a business's ability to generate earnings relative to its revenue, operating costs, balance sheet assets, and shareholders' equity over time, using data from a specific point in time.
The return on equity signifies how well the management is running the company in terms of capital management. The ideal return on equity is greater than 10%. The return on equity is calculated as net income divided by total share holders equity.
Valuation and Trading Info
The market capitalization of Compass Group PLC is 37.13B and its enterprise value is 43.15B. The enterprise value to revenue ratio of CPG is 0.94. The enterprise value to EBITDA ratio of CPG is 12.20.
The CPG's stocks Beta value is 0.21 making it 79% less volatile compared to LSE market index. Technology stocks and small caps tend to have higher betas than the market benchmark. This indicates that adding the stock to a portfolio will increase the portfolio’s risk, but also increase its expected return. On the other hand utility stocks often have low betas because they tend to move more slowly than market averages.
Compass Group PLC (LSE:CPG) Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Compass Group PLC's Stock Symbol?
Compass Group PLC trades on LSE under the ticker symbol "CPG".
2. What is Compass Group PLC's stock price today?
One share of CPG stock can currently be purchased for approximately £2184.
3. How can I contact Compass Group PLC?
Compass Group PLC's mailing address is Compass House Guildford Street Chertsey KT16 9BQ United Kingdom. The company can be reached via phone at 44 1932 573 000.
4. What is Compass Group PLC's official website?
The official website of Compass Group PLC is https://www.compass-group.com.