WPP plc Statistics
Total Valuation
WPP plc has a market cap or net worth of $4.04 billion. The enterprise value is $9.93 billion.
Important Dates
The last earnings date was Thursday, March 19, 2026, before market open.
| Earnings Date | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Oct 10, 2025 |
Share Statistics
WPP plc has 1.08 billion shares outstanding. The number of shares has decreased by -1.91% in one year.
| Current Share Class | n/a |
| Shares Outstanding | 1.08B |
| Shares Change (YoY) | -1.91% |
| Shares Change (QoQ) | -1.65% |
| Owned by Insiders (%) | 0.05% |
| Owned by Institutions (%) | 79.13% |
| Float | 1.08B |
Valuation Ratios
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Forward PE | 5.41 |
| PS Ratio | 0.22 |
| Forward PS | 0.42 |
| PB Ratio | 1.08 |
| P/TBV Ratio | n/a |
| P/FCF Ratio | 4.74 |
| P/OCF Ratio | 4.15 |
| PEG Ratio | n/a |
Financial Ratio HistoryEnterprise Valuation
The stock's EV/EBITDA ratio is 13.22, with an EV/FCF ratio of 11.65.
| EV / Earnings | n/a |
| EV / Sales | 0.54 |
| EV / EBITDA | 13.22 |
| EV / EBIT | 19.78 |
| EV / FCF | 11.65 |
Financial Position
The company has a current ratio of 0.89, with a Debt / Equity ratio of 2.46.
| Current Ratio | 0.89 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.87 |
| Debt / Equity | 2.46 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 9.00 |
| Debt / FCF | 10.79 |
| Interest Coverage | 1.09 |
Financial Efficiency
Return on equity (ROE) is -5.29% and return on invested capital (ROIC) is -7.09%.
| Return on Equity (ROE) | -5.29% |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 0.94% |
| Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) | -7.09% |
| Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) | 4.04% |
| Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) | -2.18% |
| Revenue Per Employee | $176,582 |
| Profits Per Employee | -$2,802 |
| Employee Count | 103,277 |
| Asset Turnover | 0.55 |
| Inventory Turnover | n/a |
Taxes
In the past 12 months, WPP plc has paid $407.81 million in taxes.
| Income Tax | 407.81M |
| Effective Tax Rate | 231.30% |
Stock Price Statistics
The stock price has decreased by -53.43% in the last 52 weeks. The beta is 0.65, so WPP plc's price volatility has been lower than the market average.
| Beta (5Y) | 0.65 |
| 52-Week Price Change | -53.43% |
| 50-Day Moving Average | 17.52 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | 20.61 |
| Relative Strength Index (RSI) | 57.49 |
| Average Volume (20 Days) | 440,896 |
Short Selling Information
The latest short interest is 2.83 million, so 1.46% of the outstanding shares have been sold short.
| Short Interest | 2.83M |
| Short Previous Month | 3.50M |
| Short % of Shares Out | 1.46% |
| Short % of Float | n/a |
| Short Ratio (days to cover) | 6.86 |
Income Statement
In the last 12 months, WPP plc had revenue of $18.24 billion and -$289.37 million in losses. Loss per share was -$0.27.
| Revenue | 18.24B |
| Gross Profit | 2.89B |
| Operating Income | 502.02M |
| Pretax Income | 176.31M |
| Net Income | -289.37M |
| EBITDA | 751.01M |
| EBIT | 502.02M |
| Loss Per Share | -$0.27 |
Full Income StatementBalance Sheet
The company has $3.63 billion in cash and $9.20 billion in debt, with a net cash position of -$5.57 billion or -$5.16 per share.
| Cash & Cash Equivalents | 3.63B |
| Total Debt | 9.20B |
| Net Cash | -5.57B |
| Net Cash Per Share | -$5.16 |
| Equity (Book Value) | 3.73B |
| Book Value Per Share | 3.17 |
| Working Capital | -2.24B |
Full Balance SheetCash Flow
In the last 12 months, operating cash flow was $974.43 million and capital expenditures -$122.48 million, giving a free cash flow of $852.35 million.
| Operating Cash Flow | 974.43M |
| Capital Expenditures | -122.48M |
| Depreciation & Amortization | 249.11M |
| Net Borrowing | 288.15M |
| Free Cash Flow | 852.35M |
| FCF Per Share | $0.79 |
Full Cash Flow StatementMargins
Gross margin is 15.84%, with operating and profit margins of 2.75% and -1.59%.
| Gross Margin | 15.84% |
| Operating Margin | 2.75% |
| Pretax Margin | 0.97% |
| Profit Margin | -1.59% |
| EBITDA Margin | 4.12% |
| EBIT Margin | 2.75% |
| FCF Margin | 4.67% |
Dividends & Yields
This stock pays an annual dividend of $2.12, which amounts to a dividend yield of 11.25%.
| Dividend Per Share | $2.12 |
| Dividend Yield | 11.25% |
| Dividend Growth (YoY) | -15.92% |
| Years of Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Buyback Yield | 1.91% |
| Shareholder Yield | 13.17% |
| Earnings Yield | -7.16% |
| FCF Yield | 21.08% |
Dividend DetailsAnalyst Forecast
The average price target for WPP plc is $18.53, which is -1.54% lower than the current price. The consensus rating is "Hold".
| Price Target | $18.53 |
| Price Target Difference | -1.54% |
| Analyst Consensus | Hold |
| Analyst Count | 3 |
| Revenue Growth Forecast (3Y) | -10.40% |
| EPS Growth Forecast (3Y) | n/a |
Stock ForecastsFair Value
There are several formulas that can be used to estimate the intrinsic value of a stock.
| Lynch Fair Value | n/a |
| Lynch Upside | n/a |
| Graham Number | n/a |
| Graham Upside | n/a |
Stock Splits
The last stock split was on November 16, 1999. It was a forward split with a ratio of 2:1.
| Last Split Date | Nov 16, 1999 |
| Split Type | Forward |
| Split Ratio | 2:1 |
Scores
WPP plc has an Altman Z-Score of 0.78 and a Piotroski F-Score of 4. A Z-score under 3 suggests an increased risk of bankruptcy.
| Altman Z-Score | 0.78 |
| Piotroski F-Score | 4 |
