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Compass Group PLC · Consumer Cyclical · United Kingdom · $55.3B · Avg Vol: $18K/d

75
StockRank
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Q
66
V
28
M
74
P/E (TTM)
26.0x
ROE
26.9%
D/E
1.1x
Dividend %
2.2%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Compass Group has strong quality Q66 and very strong momentum M78, but value at V27 is well below the calibrated floor, so stage one fails.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Compass Group PLC is the world's largest contract food service company, operating in over 40 countries across corporate, education, healthcare, and defense sectors. Its competitive moat is driven by immense purchasing scale, which allows it to secure lower food costs, and high client retention rates. The company is a dominant global market leader benefiting from the outsourcing trend in food services.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue28.5B37.9B42.0B46.1B17.4%48.5B50.6B54.4B8.6%
EPS0.700.920.821.1016.3%1.18
Shares1.8B1.7B1.7B1.7B-3.6%1.7B
Debt5.4B5.3B5.9B7.0B8.7%9.1B
Equity6.5B6.3B6.8B7.7B5.3%
Op CF1.8B2.5B3.1B3.4B23.6%3.6B
Inv CF-976.0M-1.2B-1.5B-2.4B
Fin CF-773.9M-2.6B-1.9B-1.0B
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PRICE (1Y)-9.4%
30.4131.2031.9932.7933.58Jun 15Jul 6Jul 24
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$30.42
RSI (14)
39.5
52W High
$34.75
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
66
ROIC
18.5%85.8
ROE
26.9%90.0
GP/Assets
112.9%96.7
Op. Margin
6.7%52.3
FCF/Assets
6.3%66.8
Piotroski
653.6
Int. Cover
7.8x46.9
D/E Ratio
1.13x23.0
Current Ratio
0.70x8.2
Value
28
P/E (TTM)
26.0x30.6
EV/EBITDA
16.7x23.6
P/FCF
28.0x32.0
P/B
7.9x8.2
P/S
1.1x44.4
Div Yield
2.2%38.2
Momentum
74
52W High %
88%73.4
RS 6M
6%82.1
SMA 50/200
1.05x75.2
EPS Rev 4W
N/A
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
N/A
Q Growth
16%59.5

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$55.3B
P/E (Forward)
Gross Margin
72.4%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Cyclical, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of XGR2.DE are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
XGR2.DECompass Group PLC(you)$55.3B75BUY
YUMYum! Brands, Inc.$41.0B67BUY
QSR.TORestaurant Brands International Inc.$34.5B65BUY
SBUX.MXStarbucks Corporation$119.3B69BUY
DRIDarden Restaurants, Inc.$22.5B67BUY
YUMCYum China Holdings, Inc.$14.9B71BUY
CMG.MXChipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.$42.9B48HOLD
3563.TFood & Life Companies Ltd.$14.0B67BUY
MCD.MXMcDonald's Corporation$190.3B60HOLD
DPZ.MXDomino's Pizza, Inc.$9.9B67BUY

Peer medians: ROE 7.8% · P/E 17.1x · Gross margin 30.2%

Compass Group PLC (XGR2.DE) — Stock Score Summary

Compass Group PLC (XGR2.DE) has a MoatMap StockRank of 75/100 based on Quality (66/100), Value (28/100), and Momentum (74/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Compass Group has strong quality Q66 and very strong momentum M78, but value at V27 is well below the calibrated floor, so stage one fails.

Compass Group PLC is the world's largest contract food service company, operating in over 40 countries across corporate, education, healthcare, and defense sectors. Its competitive moat is driven by immense purchasing scale, which allows it to secure lower food costs, and high client retention rates. The company is a dominant global market leader benefiting from the outsourcing trend in food services.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$30.42
Market Cap$55.3B
P/E (TTM)26.01
Price/Book7.91
Return on Equity26.9%
Return on Invested Capital18.5%
Debt/Equity1.13x
Gross Margin72.4%
Operating Margin6.7%
Revenue Growth10.7%
Dividend Yield2.2%
Free Cash Flow$2.0B

Compass Group PLC operates in the Restaurants industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United Kingdom).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Compass Group PLC’s (XGR2.DE) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Compass Group PLC (XGR2.DE) is 75/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (66), Value (28), and Momentum (74) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Compass Group PLC have an economic moat?
Compass Group PLC (XGR2.DE) has a Quality factor score of 66/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Compass Group PLC a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Compass Group PLC (XGR2.DE) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 75/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Compass Group PLC in?
Compass Group PLC (XGR2.DE) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Restaurants industry (United Kingdom).