Compass Group (CPG) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What CPG does

Compass Group (CPG) is a stock listed on the London Stock Exchange that provides food and support services in North America and internationally. The company offers 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. Compass Group was founded in 1941 and is based in Chertsey, the United Kingdom. It is part of the FTSE 100 index, which tracks the largest companies on the London Stock Exchange.

Key numbers explained

• The current price of Compass Group is 29,44 USD, reflecting the latest market price for one share.
• The trailing P/E ratio of 0,2 compares the current share price to the last 12 months of earnings per share (1,19 USD), showing how the market values each dollar of recent earnings.
• The forward P/E ratio of 18 uses expected future earnings, offering a view of valuation based on what analysts anticipate.
• The dividend yield of 2,33% indicates the annual dividend payment as a percentage of the current share price, representing the cash return shareholders receive.
• The ex-dividend date is 18 iun. 2026, the date after which a buyer is no longer entitled to the next dividend payment.
• 56% of earnings are paid out as dividends, showing the portion of profit returned to shareholders.
• The beta of 0,65 suggests the stock tends to be less volatile than the overall market.
• The 52-week price range is 26 – 35,23 USD, with the current price near the lower end of that range.

What to watch

Investors tracking Compass Group may monitor revenue growth, which has been 10,7% year over year, and the profit margin of 4,2%, which shows how much of each revenue dollar turns into profit. The operating margin of 6,7% and return on equity of 26,9% provide insight into operational efficiency and the company's ability to generate returns for shareholders. The debt-to-equity ratio of 113,1% indicates the level of debt relative to shareholder equity, a factor that can affect financial risk. The next earnings report is scheduled for 24 nov. 2026, which typically brings updated guidance and market reactions. For those interested in peer companies, Barratt Redrow (BTRW), Marks & Spencer (MKS), Kingfisher plc (KGF), Games Workshop (GAW), Whitbread (WTB), IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), and Howdens Joinery (HWDN) are other stocks listed on the London Stock Exchange that operate in related or comparable sectors.