Compass Group (UK) Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1941

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Public

  • Employees
  • 579,126

Employees

  • Stock Symbol
  • CPG

Stock Symbol

  • Investments
  • 68

  • Share Price
  • $34.55
  • (As of Tuesday Closing)

Compass Group (UK) General Information

Description

Compass Group is the largest food-service company globally, operating in 30 countries with annual sales of more than $30 billion. Compass' model is to operate on-premises catering facilities, rather than centralized industrial kitchens. Food service is Compass' focus and contributes more than 85% of revenue. Compass also has its own group purchasing organization Foodbuy, responsible for over $30 billion in spending in the US per year. The company also provides premium support services to clients.

Contact Information

Formerly Known As
Factory Canteens
Ownership Status
Publicly Held
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • Compass House
  • Guildford Street, Surrey
  • Chertsey KT16 9BQ
  • England, United Kingdom
+44 01932
Primary Industry
BPO/Outsource Services
Other Industries
Distributors/Wholesale
Other Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure
Stock Exchange
LON
Vertical(s)
Industrials
Corporate Office
  • Compass House
  • Guildford Street, Surrey
  • Chertsey KT16 9BQ
  • England, United Kingdom
+44 01932

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Compass Group (UK) Stock Performance

As of 11-Feb-2025, Compass Group (UK)’s stock price is $34.55. Its current market cap is $58.6B with 1.7B shares.

(As of Tuesday Closing)

Stock Price Previous Close 52 wk Range Market Cap Shares Average Volume EPS
$34.55 $34.09 $26.31 - $35.55 $58.6B 1.7B 3.36M $0.82

Compass Group (UK) Financials Summary

As of 30-Sep-2024, Compass Group (UK) has a trailing 12-month revenue of $42B.

In Thousands,
USD
TTM 30-Sep-2024 FY 2024 30-Sep-2024 FY 2023 30-Sep-2023 FY 2022 30-Sep-2022
EV 59,551,791 59,551,791 45,763,295 38,868,170
Revenue 42,002,000 42,002,000 37,907,000 32,567,402
EBITDA 3,237,000 3,237,000 3,097,000 2,679,483
Net Income 1,404,000 1,404,000 1,607,000 1,420,803
Total Assets 24,349,000 24,349,000 21,483,000 20,928,000
Total Debt 5,911,000 5,911,000 5,267,000 5,444,000
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Compass Group (UK) Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Valuation/
EBITDA
Post-Val Status Debt

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Compass Group (UK) Comparisons

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Compass Group is the largest food-service company globally, operating in 30 countries with annual sales of more than $30
BPO/Outsource Services
Chertsey, United Kingdom
579,126 As of 2024

Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
 
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Compass Group (UK) Competitors (1)

One of Compass Group (UK)’s competitors is Sodexo, a Corporation company based in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Sodexo Corporation Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
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Compass Group (UK) Patents

Compass Group (UK) Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
GB-0308183-D0 Improved method of cooking coated food products Active 09-Apr-2003
GB-2400298-B Improved method of cooking coated food products Inactive 09-Apr-2003
GB-2400298-A Method of cooking pre-prepared coated meat products Active 09-Apr-2003
GB-0202142-D0 Watercraft Active 30-Jan-2002
GB-2375081-A Sailing and motor vessel with an aft mounted hydrofoil Active 30-Jan-2002 B63B1/24
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Compass Group (UK) Signals

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Compass Group (UK) Investments & Acquisitions (68)

Compass Group (UK)’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Applejack Hospitality. The deal was made on 16-Dec-2024.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Applejack Hospitality 16-Dec-2024 Merger/Acquisition Restaurants and Bars
Zero Procure 15-Nov-2024 Merger/Acquisition Other Commercial Services
4Service Gruppen 13-Nov-2024 Merger/Acquisition Other Commercial Services
Dupont Restauration 31-Oct-2024 Merger/Acquisition Other Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure
CH&Co 30-Apr-2024 Merger/Acquisition BPO/Outsource Services
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Compass Group (UK) ESG

Risk Overview

Risk Rating

Updated May, 31, 2024

18.55 | Low Risk

Risk Scale

A lower score indicates better sustainability

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10-20

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20-30

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30-40

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40+

Exposure

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Peers Analysis

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of 143

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Compass Group (UK) Exits (7)

Compass Group (UK)’s most recent exit was on 13-Mar-2020 from Feedr (Other Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure). The exit was categorized as .

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
Feedr (Other Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure) 13-Mar-2020 Completed
Vision Security Group 10-Sep-2010 Completed
Kimco Facility Services 31-Dec-2008 Completed
Grupo GRSA 01-Jan-2008 Completed
Selecta Group 01-May-2001 Merger/Acquisition Completed
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Affiliates

Subsidiaries (55)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Zero Procure Harrow, United Kingdom 2020
Chartwells Hounslow (Feeding Futures) Birmingham, United Kingdom 2014
Morrison Usa Miami, FL 2013
Memonett' Chatillon, France 2011
Applejack Hospitality Surry Hills, Australia 2011
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Compass Group (UK) FAQs

  • When was Compass Group (UK) founded?

    Compass Group (UK) was founded in 1941.

  • Where is Compass Group (UK) headquartered?

    Compass Group (UK) is headquartered in Chertsey, United Kingdom.

  • What is the size of Compass Group (UK)?

    Compass Group (UK) has 579,126 total employees.

  • What industry is Compass Group (UK) in?

    Compass Group (UK)’s primary industry is BPO/Outsource Services.

  • Is Compass Group (UK) a private or public company?

    Compass Group (UK) is a Public company.

  • What is Compass Group (UK)’s stock symbol?

    The ticker symbol for Compass Group (UK) is CPG.

  • What is the current stock price of Compass Group (UK)?

    As of 11-Feb-2025 the stock price of Compass Group (UK) is $34.55.

  • What is the current market cap of Compass Group (UK)?

    The current market capitalization of Compass Group (UK) is $58.6B.

  • What is Compass Group (UK)’s current revenue?

    The trailing twelve month revenue for Compass Group (UK) is $42B.

  • Who are Compass Group (UK)’s competitors?

    Sodexo is a competitor of Compass Group (UK).

  • What is Compass Group (UK)’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?

    Compass Group (UK)’s EPS for 12 months was $0.82.

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