Whitbread plc Share Price and Company Fundamentals
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Whitbread plc operates hotels and restaurants in the United Kingdom, Germany, and internationally. The company operates hotels under the Premier Inn, ZIP by Premier Inn, and hub by Premier Inn brands. It also operates restaurants under the Brewers Fayre, Beefeater, Cookhouse and Pub, Bar+Block Steakhouse, Thyme, Whitebread Inns, and Table Table brands. The company was founded in 1742 and is headquartered in Dunstable, the United Kingdom.
Key Metrics
PE ratio
17.46
PB ratio
137.11
Dividend yield
3.80%
Beta
0.62
Market cap
£4.17B
Enterprise value
£9.36B
Company profile
| Industry / Sector | Lodging / Consumer Cyclical |
|---|---|
| Full time employees | 33000 |
| Website | https://www.whitbread.co.uk |
| Mailing address | Whitbread Court Houghton Hall Business Park Porz Avenue Dunstable LU5 5XE United Kingdom |
| Phone / Fax | 44 15 8242 4200 / |
Dividends
Dividend yield
3.80%
Dividend amount
£0.97
Payout ratio
67.78%
5Y Avg. yield
-%
Whitbread plc paid £0.97 dividend and the ex-dividend date was 30 Oct 2025.The dividend payout ratio is 67.78%. The dividend payout ratio is defined as the amout of dividend paid divided by the earnings of the company.WTB 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 Mar 2026, following are the company executives and directors listed on Whitbread plc.
| Name | Title | Age | Total Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dominic James Paul | CEO & Director | 54 | |
| Mr. Hemantkumar Kiribhai Patel M.B.E. | CFO & Director | 56 | |
| Mr. Mark Smith | Chief Technology Officer | ||
| Mr. Peter Reynolds | Director of Investor Relations | ||
| Ms. Caroline Emma Roberts Thomas M.A. | General Counsel & Company Secretary | 58 | |
| Ms. Rachel Margaret Howarth | Chief People Officer | 55 | |
| Mr. Simon Ewins | Managing Director of UK Hotels & Restaurants | ||
| Mr. Mark Anderson M.B.A. | Managing Director of Property & International | 54 | |
| Mr. Joe Garrood | Chief Commercial Officer | ||
| Iain Strachan | Director of Financial Reporting, Control & Treasury |
Profitability and management effectiveness
Profit margin
8.65%
Operating margin
25.25%
Return on assets
3.65%
Return on equity
7.52%
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 Whitbread plc is 4.17B and its enterprise value is 9.36B. The enterprise value to revenue ratio of WTB is 3.23. The enterprise value to EBITDA ratio of WTB is 12.46.
The WTB's stocks Beta value is 0.62 making it 38% 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.
Whitbread plc (LSE:WTB) Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Whitbread plc's Stock Symbol?
Whitbread plc trades on LSE under the ticker symbol "WTB".
2. What is Whitbread plc's stock price today?
One share of WTB stock can currently be purchased for approximately £2497.
3. How can I contact Whitbread plc?
Whitbread plc's mailing address is Whitbread Court Houghton Hall Business Park Porz Avenue Dunstable LU5 5XE United Kingdom. The company can be reached via phone at 44 15 8242 4200.
4. What is Whitbread plc's official website?
The official website of Whitbread plc is https://www.whitbread.co.uk.