WPP plc (WPP)
Company Info
| ISIN | US92937A1025 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 92937A102 |
| Sector | Communication Services |
| Industry | Advertising Agencies |
| IPO Date | Mar 26, 1990 |
Highlights
| Market Cap | $11.86B |
|---|---|
| EPS (TTM) | $1.20 |
| PE Ratio | 43.96 |
| PEG Ratio | 2.61 |
| Total Revenue (TTM) | $14.85B |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $2.49B |
| EBITDA (TTM) | $2.04B |
| Year Range | $41.02 - $55.74 |
| Target Price | $39.00 |
| Short % | 0.09% |
| Short Ratio | 1.98 |
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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.
Returns By Period
WPP plc had a return of 15.79% year-to-date (YTD) and 23.39% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, WPP plc had an annualized return of -1.99%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.39%, indicating that WPP plc did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 15.79% | 25.48% |
| 1 month | 5.69% | 2.14% |
| 6 months | 2.78% | 12.76% |
| 1 year | 23.39% | 33.14% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 0.85% | 13.96% |
| 10 years (annualized) | -1.99% | 11.39% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of WPP, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.79% | -7.37% | 5.69% | 6.22% | 3.95% | -9.39% | 5.59% | -1.18% | 7.10% | 4.58% | 15.79% | ||
| 2023 | 19.04% | 5.42% | -3.52% | -2.71% | -8.18% | 1.18% | 4.71% | -11.58% | -7.89% | -1.53% | 4.07% | 6.23% | 1.58% |
| 2022 | 3.12% | -9.52% | -7.14% | -5.44% | -6.16% | -11.12% | 6.66% | -20.48% | -4.01% | 9.09% | 19.93% | -6.84% | -32.19% |
| 2021 | -3.96% | 14.54% | 7.41% | 5.67% | 2.47% | -0.66% | -4.56% | 4.95% | -1.27% | 9.36% | -3.73% | 8.46% | 43.50% |
| 2020 | -11.57% | -22.33% | -30.05% | 14.63% | -2.25% | 9.51% | -4.68% | 13.65% | -7.43% | 3.40% | 20.98% | 11.90% | -17.25% |
| 2019 | 4.56% | -4.03% | -3.98% | 17.99% | -4.51% | 9.81% | -6.41% | 0.56% | 5.71% | 2.11% | 3.25% | 9.03% | 36.33% |
| 2018 | -0.18% | 5.28% | -16.41% | 7.63% | -3.18% | -2.28% | -0.31% | 5.69% | -11.51% | -21.44% | -2.18% | -0.69% | -36.34% |
| 2017 | 5.04% | 1.04% | -6.85% | -2.10% | 5.26% | -4.42% | -3.27% | -9.97% | 1.10% | -3.30% | -0.40% | 2.98% | -14.98% |
| 2016 | -5.18% | -3.27% | 10.63% | 0.62% | -1.04% | -8.17% | 7.22% | 3.39% | 1.60% | -6.91% | -2.06% | 4.16% | -0.76% |
| 2015 | 5.78% | 7.29% | -3.71% | 2.34% | 1.84% | -3.26% | 2.15% | -10.40% | 0.84% | 8.96% | 3.05% | -0.64% | 13.45% |
| 2014 | -8.70% | 4.31% | -5.77% | 4.71% | 0.04% | 2.83% | -8.72% | 5.41% | -4.22% | -1.87% | 7.18% | -0.48% | -6.76% |
| 2013 | 7.59% | 1.67% | 0.48% | 3.02% | 3.07% | 2.13% | 5.50% | 2.94% | 11.00% | 4.38% | 3.96% | 3.70% | 61.68% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of WPP is 68, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other stocks in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for WPP plc (WPP) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
WPP plc provided a 5.25% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.74 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.74 | $2.47 | $2.05 | $1.84 | $3.06 | $3.75 | $3.97 | $3.91 | $3.31 | $3.28 | $2.91 | $2.30 |
Dividend yield | 5.25% | 5.20% | 4.17% | 2.44% | 5.66% | 5.34% | 7.25% | 4.32% | 2.99% | 2.86% | 2.80% | 2.01% |
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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.78 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.95 | $0.00 | $2.74 | |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.56 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.91 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.47 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.91 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.05 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.97 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.87 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.84 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.66 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.06 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.75 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.97 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.91 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.31 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.28 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.98 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.93 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.91 |
| 2013 | $1.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.84 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.30 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Payout Ratio
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.
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 95.77%, occurring on Oct 6, 1992. Recovery took 1649 trading sessions.
The current WPP plc drawdown is 35.08%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -95.77% | Aug 2, 1990 | 544 | Oct 6, 1992 | 1649 | Apr 23, 1999 | 2193 |
| -74.57% | Mar 6, 2000 | 2194 | Nov 20, 2008 | 1066 | Feb 19, 2013 | 3260 |
| -72.94% | Sep 7, 2016 | 890 | Mar 20, 2020 | — | — | — |
| -19.43% | Jan 2, 2014 | 199 | Oct 15, 2014 | 75 | Feb 3, 2015 | 274 |
| -19.09% | Feb 10, 2000 | 6 | Feb 17, 2000 | 9 | Mar 2, 2000 | 15 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current WPP plc volatility is 8.49%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Financials
Financial Performance
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an assessment of the market value of WPP plc compared to its peers in the Advertising Agencies industry.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the price to earnings (P/E) ratio for WPP in comparison to other companies of the Advertising Agencies industry. Currently, WPP has a PE value of 44.0. This PE ratio is much higher than those of other companies of the industry. This might be an indicator of the company being overvalued.PEG Ratio
The chart displays the price to earnings to growth (PEG) ratio for WPP in comparison to other companies of the Advertising Agencies industry. Currently, WPP has a PEG value of 2.6. This PEG ratio is much higher than those of other companies of the industry. This might be an indicator of the company being overvalued.Historical P/E Ratio Chart
The chart below displays the historical trend of the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio for WPP plc.
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