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WPP plc (WPP)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US92937A1025
CUSIP
92937A102
IPO Date
Mar 26, 1990

Highlights

Market Cap
$3.34B
Enterprise Value
$8.30B
EPS (TTM)
$1.51
PE Ratio
10.31
PEG Ratio
0.13
Total Revenue (TTM)
$28.29B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$4.60B
EBITDA (TTM)
$2.22B
Year Range
$14.81 - $40.95
ROA (TTM)
1.36%
ROE (TTM)
12.87%

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WPP plc

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in WPP plc, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

WPP plc (WPP) has returned -30.77% so far this year and -56.44% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, WPP has returned -14.17% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


WPP plc

1D
0.39%
1M
-16.40%
YTD
-30.77%
6M
-36.57%
1Y
-56.44%
3Y*
-32.60%
5Y*
-21.33%
10Y*
-14.17%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 26, 1990, WPP's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.79%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 7.3 years.

Historically, 52% of months were positive and 48% were negative. The best month was Feb 1992 with a return of +117.7%, while the worst month was Nov 1990 at -65.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, WPP closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 13, 1992 with a return of +47.1%, while the worst single day was Nov 20, 1990 at -51.7%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-7.03%-10.92%-16.40%-30.77%
2025-7.63%-14.57%-6.41%1.58%4.80%-9.84%-22.65%-1.99%-5.61%-22.62%5.80%11.91%-53.53%
20241.79%-7.37%5.69%6.22%3.95%-9.83%5.59%-1.18%7.10%4.58%4.15%-5.98%13.55%
202319.04%5.42%-3.52%-2.70%-8.19%1.00%4.71%-11.58%-7.89%-1.44%4.07%6.23%1.49%
20223.12%-9.52%-7.14%-5.44%-6.16%-10.96%6.66%-20.48%-4.01%9.25%19.93%-6.84%-31.96%
2021-3.96%14.54%7.41%5.67%2.47%-0.65%-4.56%4.95%-1.27%9.36%-3.73%8.46%43.52%

Benchmark Metrics

WPP plc has an annualized alpha of 0.63%, beta of 1.05, and R² of 0.17 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 27, 1990.

  • This stock participated in 133.37% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 95.99% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R² of 0.17 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
0.63%
Beta
1.05
0.17
Upside Capture
95.99%
Downside Capture
133.37%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

WPP ranks 4 for risk / return — in the bottom 4% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.


WPP Risk / Return Rank: 44
Overall Rank
WPP Sharpe Ratio Rank: 22
Sharpe Ratio Rank
WPP Sortino Ratio Rank: 33
Sortino Ratio Rank
WPP Omega Ratio Rank: 33
Omega Ratio Rank
WPP Calmar Ratio Rank: 55
Calmar Ratio Rank
WPP Martin Ratio Rank: 88
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for WPP plc (WPP) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


WPPBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

-1.18

0.90

-2.08

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

-1.77

1.39

-3.15

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

0.75

1.21

-0.46

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

-0.94

1.40

-2.34

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

-1.53

6.61

-8.14

Explore WPP risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

WPP plc provided a 13.13% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.04 per share.


2.00%4.00%6.00%8.00%10.00%$0.00$1.00$2.00$3.00$4.0020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$2.04$2.04$2.49$2.42$2.16$1.85$3.06$3.84$4.03$3.91$3.34$3.22

Dividend yield

13.13%9.09%4.85%5.09%4.38%2.45%5.66%5.47%7.35%4.32%3.01%2.81%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for WPP plc. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2025$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.54$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.50$0.00$0.00$2.04
2024$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.54$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.95$0.00$0.00$2.49
2023$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.47$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.95$0.00$0.00$2.42
2022$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.25$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.91$0.00$0.00$2.16
2021$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.98$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.87$0.00$0.00$1.85

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

WPP plc has a dividend yield of 13.13%, which means its dividend payment is significantly above the market average.

Payout Ratio

WPP plc has a payout ratio of 234.86%, which is above the market average. This might signify the company's strong earnings or financial health. However, it could also hint at a more mature business phase with potentially slower growth.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the WPP plc. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the WPP plc was 95.30%, occurring on Oct 6, 1992. Recovery took 1620 trading sessions.

The current WPP plc drawdown is 79.40%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-95.3%Aug 2, 1990552Oct 6, 19921620Mar 8, 19992172
-79.99%Sep 7, 20162397Mar 20, 2026
-74.59%Mar 6, 20002193Nov 20, 20081078Mar 7, 20133271
-19.43%Jan 2, 2014199Oct 15, 201475Feb 3, 2015274
-19.08%Feb 10, 20006Feb 17, 20009Mar 2, 200015

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of WPP plc over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how WPP plc is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Advertising Agencies industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for WPP, comparing it with other companies in the Advertising Agencies industry. Currently, WPP has a P/E ratio of 10.3. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for WPP compared to other companies in the Advertising Agencies industry. WPP currently has a PEG ratio of 0.1. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for WPP relative to other companies in the Advertising Agencies industry. Currently, WPP has a P/S ratio of 0.1. This P/S ratio is low compared to the industry average. It may indicate that the stock is undervalued relative to its revenue, or that the market expects slower growth or lower margins.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for WPP in comparison with other companies in the Advertising Agencies industry. Currently, WPP has a P/B value of 1.3. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items