CPG:LSE-Compass Group PLC (GBX)

COMMON STOCK | Restaurants | LSE

Last Closing Price

GBX 1,732.50

Change

+2.00 (+0.12)%

Market Cap

GBX 30.88B

Volume

5.73M

Avg Analyst Target

GBX 1,792.50 (+3.46%)

Avg User Target

GBX
Average Analyst Rating

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Fundamental Analysis

Verdict

Compass Group PLC (CPG) Stock Analysis:
Based on the Compass Group PLC stock forecasts from 5 analysts, the average analyst target price for Compass Group PLC is GBX 1,792.50 over the next 12 months. Compass Group PLC’s average analyst rating is Buy . Stock Target Advisor’s own stock analysis of Compass Group PLC is Neutral, which is based on 8 positive signals and 7 negative signals. At the last closing, Compass Group PLC’s stock price was GBX 1,732.50. Compass Group PLC’s stock price has changed by -2.26% over the past week, +1.76% over the past month and +9.48% over the last year.

About

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 service ...Read More

Company Website : https://www.compass-group.com

Address : Compass House, Chertsey, United Kingdom, KT16 9BQ

Employees : 480,000

Fiscal Year End : September

Currency: GBX

Country : UK

Technical Indicators

Beta : 0.93

52 Week High : 1,841.98

52 Week Low : 1,395.39

200 Day Moving Average : 1,601.40

50 Day Moving Average : 1,678.59

Shares Held By Insiders : 0.19%

Shares Held by Institutions : 79.33%

Dividend Yield : 1.37%

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Largest Industry Peers for Restaurants

Symbol Name Price(Change) Market Cap Price / Earning Ratio EV/EBITDA
SSPG:LSE SSP Group plc

+8.30 (+3.52%)

 GBX1.87B 22.60 426.67
DOM:LSE Domino's Pizza Group plc

-2.40 (-0.73%)

 GBX1.45B 19.46 12.64
EIG:LSE Ei Group plc

N/A

 GBX1.26B 30.30 13.50
MAB:LSE Mitchells & Butlers plc

-3.60 (-1.79%)

 GBX1.19B 8.42 13.62
JDW:LSE J D Wetherspoon plc

-6.00 (-0.84%)

 GBX0.92B 13.74 59.25
YNGA:LSE Young & Co.'s Brewery P.L.C

-56.00 (-4.19%)

 GBX0.66B 22.76 9.95
YNGN:LSE Young & Co.'s Brewery P.L.C

-1.00 (-0.13%)

 GBX0.64B 13.61 9.95
RTN:LSE The Restaurant Group plc

-1.25 (-2.30%)

 GBX0.42B 15.42 11.13
MARS:LSE Marston's PLC

-1.90 (-3.17%)

 GBX0.37B 2.25 31.53
FSTA:LSE Fuller Smith & Turner P.L.C

+2.00 (+0.36%)

 GBX0.35B 2.32 50.41

ETFs Containing CPG

Symbol Name Weight Mer Price(Change) Market Cap

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs.
Industry/Classification (Restaurants)		 Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 4.94% 83% B 81% B-
Dividend Return 0.01% 50% F 11% F
Total Return 4.94% 83% B 81% B-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 8.04% 95% A 80% B-
Dividend Return 0.01% 60% D- 11% F
Total Return 8.05% 95% A 80% B-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 2.83% 94% A 46% F
Dividend Return 4.35% 31% F 22% F
Total Return 7.18% 94% A 45% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 11.88% 86% B 65% D
Dividend Return 1.02% 50% F 45% F
Total Return 12.90% 86% B 66% D
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 328.49% 9% F 11% F
Risk Adjusted Return 3.93% 68% D+ 25% F
Market Capitalization 30.88B 100% A+ 93% A
Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage
A+ 97%-100% A 93%-96% A- 90%-92%
B+ 87%-89% B 83%-86% B- 80%-82%
C+ 77%-79% C 73%-76% C- 70%-72%
D+ 67%-69% D 63%-66% D- 60%-62%
F 0%-59%

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification
(Restaurants)		 Ratio vs. Market
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 42.10 13% F 17% F
Price/Book Ratio 5.68 14% F 10% F
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 26.37 9% F 15% F
EV/EBITDA 21.45 32% F 20% F
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 14.75% 91% A- 53% F
Return on Invested Capital 4.76% 74% C 55% F
Return on Assets 4.67% 96% A 60% D-
Debt to Equity Ratio 64.49% 30% F 32% F
Technical Ratios  
Dividend Yield 1.37% 25% F 31% F
Short Ratio N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Short Percent N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Beta 0.93 68% D+ 61% D-
Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage
A+ 97%-100% A 93%-96% A- 90%-92%
B+ 97%-89% B 83%-86% B- 80%-82%
C+ 77%-79% C 73%-76% C- 70%-72%
D+ 67%-69% D 63%-66% D- 60%-62%
F 0%-59%

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Fundamental Analysis Breakdown

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

High dividend returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.