🍽️ Company Overview: Compass Group plc
Compass Group is the world’s largest contract catering company, serving clients across:
- Business & Industry: Corporate offices, manufacturing sites
- Education: Schools and universities
- Healthcare: Hospitals and senior living
- Sports & Leisure: Stadiums, events, and cultural venues
- Defence & Offshore: Remote sites and military bases
Headquartered in the UK, Compass operates in over 40 countries, with a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. It’s a FTSE 100 constituent and a bellwether for outsourced food services.
📊 Valuation Metrics (as of 11 Sept 2025)
| Metric | Value | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| Share Price | 2,593.00p | Up +2.09% today |
| Market Cap | ~£43.4B | Large-cap global operator |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | ~28.75 | Premium pricing for scale and stability |
| Forward P/E | ~27.10 | Reflects expected margin expansion |
| PEG Ratio | ~1.90 | Slightly elevated — growth priced in |
| Dividend Yield | ~1.86% | Modest but consistent |
| Annual Dividend | ~48.12¢ | Paid semi-annually |
| EPS (TTM) | ~63.65p | Strong earnings base |
| Revenue (FY 2024) | $42.0B | Up from $37.9B in FY 2023 |
| Profit Before Tax | $2.06B | Slight dip YoY |
🧠 Strategic Highlights
- Organic Growth: +7% YoY despite inflationary pressures
- EBIT Margin: ~28% — high for a food services firm
- Buybacks: Robust share repurchase programme ongoing
- ESG Risk Rating: Low — strong sustainability credentials
- Sector: Industrials → Consulting & Support Services
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