WPP:NYE-WPP PLC ADR (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Advertising Agencies |

Last Closing

USD 39.62

Change

-0.88 (-2.17)%

Market Cap

USD 8.60B

Volume

0.38M

Analyst Target

USD 34.20
Analyst Rating

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About

WPP plc, a creative transformation company, provides communications, experience, commerce, and technology services in North America, the United Kingdom, Western Continental Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Central and Eastern Europe. The company operates through three segments: Global Integrated Agencies, Public Relations, and Specialist Agencies. It offers marketing strategy, creative ideation, production, commerce, influencer marketing, social media management, and technology implementation services; media strategy, planning, buying and activation, commerce media, data analytics, and consulting services; and media management, public affairs, reputation, risk and crisis management, social media management, and strategic advisory services. The company also provides brand consulting, brand identity, product and service design, and corporate and brand publication services. WPP plc was founded in 1985 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.

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ETFs Containing WPP

EUR:CA 0.00 % 0.66 %

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TELE:LSE SSgA SPDR ETFs Europe II .. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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EXH6:F 0.00 % 0.00 %

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C071:XETRA 0.00 % 0.00 %

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EXH6:XETRA iShares STOXX Europe 600 .. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Advertising Agencies) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -22.92% 38% F 9% A-
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -22.92% 38% F 9% A-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -23.59% 63% D 14% F
Dividend Return 5.28% 71% C- 75% C
Total Return -18.31% 88% B+ 15% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 8.46% 25% F 39% F
Dividend Return 33.30% 57% F 76% C+
Total Return 41.76% 38% F 42% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 3.17% 22% F 49% F
Dividend Return 6.27% 22% F 52% F
Total Return 3.09% 50% F 64% D
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 32.36% 89% A- 28% F
Risk Adjusted Return 19.37% 33% F 38% F
Market Capitalization 8.60B 100% F 84% B

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Analyst Rating

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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:
Superior capital utilization

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

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.

Underpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Underpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to book value basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

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.

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.

Underpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Superior Dividend Growth

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

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

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.

Poor return on assets

The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Below median total returns

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