Compass Group PLC

Compass Group PLC

26.74
EUR
+0.01
(+0.04%)
40.55BMarket Cap
Nov 24Next Earn
2013 Y
2014 Y
2015 Y
2016 Y
2017 Y
2018 Y
2019 Y
2020 Y
2021 Y
2022 Y
2023 Y
2024 Y
2025 Y
TTM
Revenue per Share
27.8
16.12
25.23
20.99
18.57
24.52
23.7
19.99
18.17
16.01
21.75
24.63
27.15
- -
Basic EPS, GAAP
0.68
0.83
1.25
1.06
0.96
1.21
1.08
0.13
0.36
0.7
0.92
0.82
1.1
- -
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
1.01
0.6
0.91
0.91
0.76
1.42
1.35
0.41
0.8
0.71
1.05
1.31
1.46
- -
Dividend per Share
0.64
0.42
0.66
0.53
1.26
0.59
0.58
0.43
- -
0.26
0.46
0.56
0.62
- -
Book Value per Share
4.46
1.86
2.8
2.68
1.8
2.83
3.2
4.46
4.96
3.72
3.65
4.02
4.51
4.67
Tangible Book Value per Share
-2.77
-2.72
-3.95
-3.23
-2.3
-2.93
-2.52
-1.45
-1.29
-0.77
-1.35
-2
-2.38
-3.61
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
1,653
1,698
1,598
1,580
1,628
1,584
1,586
1,658
1,784
1,779
1,743
1,705
1,697
1,698
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
45,957
27,372
40,318
33,155
30,234
38,836
37,592
33,139
32,407
28,489
37,907
42,002
46,070
- -
Operating Margin (%)
7.01
7.04
7.13
7.13
7.19
7.21
7.18
3.37
4.39
6.2
6.77
7.02
7.15
- -
Depreciation Expense
848
555
839
720
699
885
872
904
878
576
670
744
852
- -
Net Income, GAAP
1,123
1,405
1,992
1,678
1,555
1,919
1,715
221
646
1,243
1,607
1,404
1,868
- -
Effective Tax Rate (%)
39.81
24.13
24.33
24.15
24.94
25.28
23.49
35.71
23.06
23.96
24.57
31.23
27.24
- -
Profit Margin (%)
2.44
5.13
4.94
5.06
5.14
4.94
4.56
0.67
1.99
4.36
4.24
3.34
4.05
- -
Working Capital
-366
-1,486
-2,184
-1,946
-1,006
-1,859
-2,016
-427
-498
-389
-2,369
-2,579
-2,872
-3,539
LT Debt
5,657
4,101
6,152
5,200
5,277
6,131
5,559
7,343
6,911
4,454
3,703
4,816
5,611
6,952
Total Equity
7,303
3,001
4,470
4,262
2,870
4,529
5,118
7,999
8,901
6,591
6,300
6,906
7,760
8,073
Return on Invested Capital (%)
8.97
13.41
21.59
15.8
17.45
20.18
15.24
2.21
4.4
8.48
13.8
13.76
14.87
- -
Return on Capital (%)
9.38
14.46
22.97
16.94
18.29
20.36
16.04
2.77
4.95
9.25
14.99
13.15
15.46
- -
Return on Common Equity (%)
14.29
27.37
53.64
38.67
43.96
52.38
35.87
3.39
7.69
16.14
25.09
21.45
25.8
- -

Capital Structure

USD

•

in mil. unless spec.
Mar'25
Sep'25
Mar'26
ST Debt
2,359
1,381
2,179
LT Borrowings
3,624
4,383
5,675
LT Finance Leases
1,133
1,228
1,277
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
1,697
1,697
1,700
Market Capitalization
56,418
57,433
46,876

Working Capital

USD

•

in mil. unless spec.
Mar'25
Sep'25
Mar'26
Total Current Assets
7,411
7,793
8,195
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
653
575
523
Accounts Receivable, Net
5,855
4,570
6,739
Inventories
776
820
855
Total Current Liabilities
10,759
10,665
11,734
Payables & Accruals
- -
- -
- -
ST Debt
2,359
1,381
2,179
Deferred Revenue
- -
- -
- -

Growth Rates

USD

•

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
9.27%
0.58%
12.37%
Free Cash Flow
17.02%
35.25%
10.74%
Net Income, GAAP
23.7%
66.88%
33.05%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
2.61%
7.85%
9.69%
Total Cash Common Dividend
- -
- -
8.72%

Semi-annual Revenue

USD

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

H1
H2
FY
2024
- -
- -
42,002
2025
- -
- -
46,070
2026
- -
- -
- -

Semi-annual Earnings Per Share

USD

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

H1
H2
FY
2024
- -
- -
0.82
2025
- -
- -
1.1
2026
- -
- -
- -

Semi-annual Dividends Per Share

USD

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

H1
H2
FY
2024
- -
- -
0.56
2025
- -
- -
0.62
2026
- -
- -
- -

Company Description

CEO
Dominic Blakemore
Full Time Employees
590,000
Sector
Consumer services
Industry
Restaurants
Address
Compass House Chertsey SU United Kingdom KT16 9BQ
IPO Date
Feb 2, 2001
Business
Compass Group PLC is a leading global provider of foodservices and support services, operating in over 30 countries with approximately 580,000 employees and serving clients in sectors including business and industry, healthcare, education, sports and leisure, remote sites, and defense. The company offers contract catering and foodservices under brands such as Eurest, Chartwells, Levy Restaurants, Morrison Healthcare, Flik, Restaurant Associates, Bon Appétit Management Company, Medirest, and ESS; it also provides support services encompassing cleaning, housekeeping, facilities management, laundry and linen, waste management, grounds maintenance, and reception services. Compass Group serves diverse customer bases from corporate offices and factories to hospitals, universities, prisons, major sports venues, offshore oil platforms, and mining camps, with key operations in North America, Europe, and the rest of the world. Founded in 1941 as Factory Canteens Limited and headquartered in Chertsey, Surrey, United Kingdom, Compass Group ranks as the largest contract foodservice company in Europe and a FTSE 100 constituent listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker CPG.L. In recent developments, Compass Group reported strong full-year 2025 results with 11.7% underlying profit growth, raised its operating profit guidance to around 11%, and invested $1.3 billion in mergers and acquisitions, including the agreement to acquire Dutch premium foodservices provider Vermaat Groep for approximately €1.5 billion ($1.75 billion) in July 2025 to accelerate sectorisation and expand in Europe's €115 billion addressable market. Integration of prior acquisitions such as CH&CO in January 2024 and others including Dupont Restauration proceeds ahead of schedule, contributing to profit growth and supporting 7% organic revenue growth guidance for 2026. The company continues to emphasize technology investments like AI for supply chain management, mobile ordering, and sustainability initiatives such as 100% cage-free eggs sourcing by end-2025.

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  • Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges Compass, Inc. Investors to Act: Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm

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