Company Analysis WPP plc
1. Summary
Advantages
- Dividends (5.62%) are higher than the sector average (3.91%).
- The stock's return over the last year (-16.35%) is higher than the sector average (-27.07%).
- The company's current efficiency (ROE=14.03%) is higher than the sector average (ROE=10.5%)
Disadvantages
- Price (7.98 $) is higher than fair price (6.69 $)
- Current debt level 24.89% has increased over 5 years from 21.45%.
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2. Share price and performance
2.1. Share price
2.3. Market efficiency
| WPP plc | Communication Services | Index | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 days | 6.3% | -13.3% | -0.6% |
| 90 days | 14.7% | -22.5% | 5.7% |
| 1 year | -16.4% | -27.1% | 9% |
WPPGF vs Sector: WPP plc has outperformed the "Communication Services" sector by 10.72% over the past year.
WPPGF vs Market: WPP plc has significantly underperformed the market by -25.32% over the past year.
Stable price: WPPGF is not significantly more volatile than the rest of the market on "OTC" over the last 3 months, with typical variations of +/- 5% per week.
Long period: WPPGF with weekly volatility of -0.3145% over the past year.
3. Summary of the report
4. Fundamental Analysis
4.1. Stock price and price forecast
Above fair price: The current price (7.98 $) is higher than the fair price (6.69 $).
Price is higher than fair: The current price (7.98 $) is 16.2% higher than the fair price.
4.2. P/E
P/E vs Sector: The company's P/E (21.27) is lower than that of the sector as a whole (60.74).
P/E vs Market: The company's P/E (21.27) is lower than that of the market as a whole (59.87).
4.2.1 P/E Similar companies
4.3. P/BV
P/BV vs Sector: The company's P/BV (2.47) is lower than that of the sector as a whole (4.72).
P/BV vs Market: The company's P/BV (2.47) is lower than that of the market as a whole (3.17).
4.3.1 P/BV Similar companies
4.4. P/S
P/S vs Sector: The company's P/S indicator (0.7821) is lower than that of the sector as a whole (7.23).
P/S vs Market: The company's P/S indicator (0.7821) is lower than that of the market as a whole (3.43).
4.4.1 P/S Similar companies
4.5. EV/Ebitda
EV/Ebitda vs Sector: The company's EV/Ebitda (8.33) is lower than that of the sector as a whole (14.1).
EV/Ebitda vs Market: The company's EV/Ebitda (8.33) is lower than that of the market as a whole (40.12).
5. Profitability
5.1. Profitability and revenue
5.2. Earnings per share - EPS
5.3. Past profitability Net Income
Yield Trend: Negative and has fallen by -23.9% over the last 5 years.
Accelerating profitability: The return for the last year (0%) exceeds the average return for 5 years (-23.9%).
Profitability vs Sector: The return for the last year (0%) exceeds the return for the sector (-3.28%).
5.4. ROE
ROE vs Sector: The company's ROE (14.03%) is higher than that of the sector as a whole (10.5%).
ROE vs Market: The company's ROE (14.03%) is lower than that of the market as a whole (41.73%).
5.5. ROA
ROA vs Sector: The company's ROA (1.85%) is lower than that of the sector as a whole (4.71%).
ROA vs Market: The company's ROA (1.85%) is lower than that of the market as a whole (29.55%).
5.6. ROIC
ROIC vs Sector: The company's ROIC (0%) is lower than that of the sector as a whole (1.85%).
ROIC vs Market: The company's ROIC (0%) is lower than that of the market as a whole (10.99%).
7. Dividends
7.1. Dividend yield vs Market
High yield: The dividend yield of the company 5.62% is higher than the average for the sector '3.91%.
7.2. Stability and increase in payments
Dividend stability: The company's dividend yield 5.62% has been steadily paid over the past 7 years, DSI=0.86.
Weak dividend growth: The company's dividend yield 5.62% has been growing weakly or stagnant over the past 5 years. Growth over only 0 years.
7.3. Payout percentage
Dividend Coverage: Current payments from income (98.13%) are at an uncomfortable level.
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