Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for WPP Plc. (WPP) - $20.88 as of 2/2/2026 9:39:38 AM EST
Total Score
11 out of 30
Safety Score
28 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Avoid
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for WPP
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for WPP
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for WPP
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for WPP
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for WPP (28 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 7 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 8 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 2 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 3 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 2 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 0 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 1 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 5 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | -10 |
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Financial Details for WPP
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | WPP |
| Company Name | WPP Plc. |
| Country | N/A |
| Description | WPP PLC, based in London, stands as a premier force in the global marketing and communications arena, driving creative transformation through a comprehensive suite of services that includes advertising, media planning, and consulting. Renowned for integrating data-driven insights with innovative strategies, WPP empowers its diverse clientele to effectively engage consumers and adapt to the fast-evolving digital landscape. With an expansive footprint across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, WPP is poised to maintain its leadership in the advertising sector, serving as a vital partner for businesses aiming to excel in a competitive environment. |
| Sector Name | COMMUNICATION SERVICES |
| Industry Name | ADVERTISING AGENCIES |
| Most Recent Quarter | 6/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | 2/26/2026 |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 20.88 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 41.91 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 2/2/2026 9:39:38 AM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 379,941 |
| Average Daily Volume | 440,862 |
| 52-Week High | 46.19 |
| 52-Week Low | 17.47 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 19.52% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | N/A |
| Industry PE | 19.78 |
| Sector PE | 25.59 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 62.48 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 3.14 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 8.78 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 15.28 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.86 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 6.66 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 4.06 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 1.06 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 5.25 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 7.44 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 0.33 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.54 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 3.88 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 1 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 0 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 215,753,000 |
| Market Capitalization | 4,504,922,640 |
| Institutional Ownership | N/A |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 10/10/2025 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 1.6570 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.5007 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing | 0 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 2.16 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 10.33% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 1.00 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 4.80% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 10 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 6.91% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 5.69% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | -14.33% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | -7.39% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 4.17% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 2.34% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 90.28% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | -78.70% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | 390.94% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 2.39 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 0.04 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 0.31 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 688,500,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 542,000,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 110,400,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | -7.80% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 2.18% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 3.32% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 1,437,000,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 2,638,000,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 2,217,500,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -2,408,000,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -1,106,000,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 3,744,000,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 3,775,000,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 3,845,000,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.48 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.45 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 3,475,000,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 3,375,600,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 3,164,000,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | -170,000,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | -0.79 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 1,172,000,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 1,021,000,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.13 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | 0.00 |
| MACD Signal | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 0.00 |
| Beta | 0.65 |
| RSI | 0.00 |
| 50-Day SMA | 29.06 |
| 150-Day SMA | 39.48 |
| 200-Day SMA | 0.00 |
System |
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| Modified | 1/31/2026 10:49:29 AM EST |