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WPP vs. NEXN, TNG, INF, ITV, and FOUR

Should you buy WPP stock or one of its competitors? WPP's main competitors and comparable companies include Nexxen International (NEXN), Tangent Communications (TNG), Informa (INF), ITV (ITV), and 4imprint Group (FOUR). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "media" industry.

How does WPP compare to Nexxen International?

Nexxen International (LON:NEXN) and WPP (LON:WPP) are both communication services companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations and dividends.

44.8% of Nexxen International shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 68.3% of WPP shares are owned by institutional investors. 44.1% of Nexxen International shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.0% of WPP shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, WPP had 4 more articles in the media than Nexxen International. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for WPP and 0 mentions for Nexxen International. Nexxen International's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat WPP's score of -0.02 indicating that Nexxen International is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Nexxen International Neutral
WPP Neutral

WPP has a consensus target price of GBX 412.50, suggesting a potential upside of 7.56%. Given WPP's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe WPP is more favorable than Nexxen International.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Nexxen International
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
WPP
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Nexxen International has a beta of 1.51, indicating that its share price is 51% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, WPP has a beta of 0.7, indicating that its share price is 30% less volatile than the broader market.

Nexxen International has a net margin of 9.70% compared to WPP's net margin of -1.81%. Nexxen International's return on equity of 6.60% beat WPP's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Nexxen International9.70% 6.60% 0.59%
WPP -1.81%-9.33%1.53%

WPP has higher revenue and earnings than Nexxen International. WPP is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Nexxen International, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Nexxen International£315.51M0.00-£890.76K-£0.44N/A
WPP£13.26B0.31£203.92M-£20.00N/A

Summary

WPP beats Nexxen International on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does WPP compare to Tangent Communications?

Tangent Communications (LON:TNG) and WPP (LON:WPP) are both communication services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership and earnings.

Tangent Communications has a net margin of 0.00% compared to WPP's net margin of -1.81%. Tangent Communications' return on equity of 0.00% beat WPP's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Tangent CommunicationsN/A N/A N/A
WPP -1.81%-9.33%1.53%

68.3% of WPP shares are held by institutional investors. 2.0% of WPP shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

WPP has higher revenue and earnings than Tangent Communications.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Tangent CommunicationsN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
WPP£13.26B0.31£203.92M-£20.00N/A

WPP has a consensus price target of GBX 412.50, suggesting a potential upside of 7.56%. Given WPP's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe WPP is more favorable than Tangent Communications.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Tangent Communications
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
WPP
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

In the previous week, WPP had 4 more articles in the media than Tangent Communications. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for WPP and 0 mentions for Tangent Communications. Tangent Communications' average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat WPP's score of -0.02 indicating that Tangent Communications is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Tangent Communications Neutral
WPP Neutral

Summary

WPP beats Tangent Communications on 8 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does WPP compare to Informa?

Informa (LON:INF) and WPP (LON:WPP) are both communication services companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, risk, valuation and institutional ownership.

Informa pays an annual dividend of GBX 22 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. WPP pays an annual dividend of GBX 31.90 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.3%. Informa pays out 128.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. WPP pays out -159.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. WPP is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Informa has a beta of 0.683, suggesting that its stock price is 32% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, WPP has a beta of 0.7, suggesting that its stock price is 30% less volatile than the broader market.

55.9% of Informa shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 68.3% of WPP shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of Informa shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.0% of WPP shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Informa has a net margin of 5.43% compared to WPP's net margin of -1.81%. Informa's return on equity of 3.90% beat WPP's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Informa5.43% 3.90% 3.63%
WPP -1.81%-9.33%1.53%

Informa has higher earnings, but lower revenue than WPP. WPP is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Informa, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Informa£4.07B2.74£304.77M£17.1052.21
WPP£13.26B0.31£203.92M-£20.00N/A

Informa currently has a consensus price target of GBX 1,135, suggesting a potential upside of 27.13%. WPP has a consensus price target of GBX 412.50, suggesting a potential upside of 7.56%. Given Informa's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Informa is more favorable than WPP.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Informa
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
WPP
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

In the previous week, Informa had 1 more articles in the media than WPP. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Informa and 4 mentions for WPP. Informa's average media sentiment score of 0.61 beat WPP's score of -0.02 indicating that Informa is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Informa
1 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
WPP
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

Informa beats WPP on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does WPP compare to ITV?

ITV (LON:ITV) and WPP (LON:WPP) are both mid-cap communication services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, risk, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

ITV pays an annual dividend of GBX 5 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.9%. WPP pays an annual dividend of GBX 31.90 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.3%. ITV pays out 82.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. WPP pays out -159.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. WPP is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

54.5% of ITV shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 68.3% of WPP shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of ITV shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.0% of WPP shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, WPP had 3 more articles in the media than ITV. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for WPP and 1 mentions for ITV. ITV's average media sentiment score of 1.60 beat WPP's score of -0.02 indicating that ITV is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
ITV
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
WPP
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

ITV has higher earnings, but lower revenue than WPP. WPP is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ITV, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ITV£3.53B0.76£418.00M£6.1011.80
WPP£13.26B0.31£203.92M-£20.00N/A

ITV presently has a consensus price target of GBX 83.50, indicating a potential upside of 16.05%. WPP has a consensus price target of GBX 412.50, indicating a potential upside of 7.56%. Given ITV's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe ITV is more favorable than WPP.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
ITV
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
WPP
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

ITV has a net margin of 6.57% compared to WPP's net margin of -1.81%. ITV's return on equity of 13.15% beat WPP's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ITV6.57% 13.15% 5.84%
WPP -1.81%-9.33%1.53%

ITV has a beta of 0.807, meaning that its share price is 19% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, WPP has a beta of 0.7, meaning that its share price is 30% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

ITV beats WPP on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does WPP compare to 4imprint Group?

WPP (LON:WPP) and 4imprint Group (LON:FOUR) are both communication services companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, profitability, valuation, risk, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

WPP pays an annual dividend of GBX 31.90 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.3%. 4imprint Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 247.03 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.4%. WPP pays out -159.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. 4imprint Group pays out 61.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. WPP is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

WPP has a beta of 0.7, indicating that its stock price is 30% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, 4imprint Group has a beta of 0.692, indicating that its stock price is 31% less volatile than the broader market.

WPP presently has a consensus price target of GBX 412.50, suggesting a potential upside of 7.56%. 4imprint Group has a consensus price target of GBX 4,621.33, suggesting a potential upside of 0.68%. Given WPP's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe WPP is more favorable than 4imprint Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
WPP
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
4imprint Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

4imprint Group has a net margin of 7.51% compared to WPP's net margin of -1.81%. 4imprint Group's return on equity of 62.38% beat WPP's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
WPP-1.81% -9.33% 1.53%
4imprint Group 7.51%62.38%35.62%

68.3% of WPP shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 56.1% of 4imprint Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.0% of WPP shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 9.1% of 4imprint Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

WPP has higher revenue and earnings than 4imprint Group. WPP is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than 4imprint Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
WPP£13.26B0.31£203.92M-£20.00N/A
4imprint Group£1.35B0.95£139.98M£403.3011.38

In the previous week, WPP had 2 more articles in the media than 4imprint Group. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for WPP and 2 mentions for 4imprint Group. 4imprint Group's average media sentiment score of 0.34 beat WPP's score of -0.02 indicating that 4imprint Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
WPP
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
4imprint Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

4imprint Group beats WPP on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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WPP vs. The Competition

MetricWPPMedia IndustryCommunication Services SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£4.14B£3.26B£32.99B£2.93B
Dividend Yield3.75%5.41%5.35%6.17%
P/E Ratio-19.1832.2124.61367.41
Price / Sales0.3128.6261.9583,535.48
Price / Cash5.2815.8420.6727.89
Price / Book1.048.8311.387.12
Net Income£203.92M-£45.84M£1.10B£5.89B
7 Day Performance-2.36%0.22%0.19%1.04%
1 Month Performance35.75%6.98%3.46%3.43%
1 Year Performance-1.97%3.20%-1.71%22.10%

WPP Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
WPP
WPP
1.7022 of 5 stars
GBX 383.50
-2.2%
GBX 412.50
+7.6%
-2.2%£4.14B£13.26BN/A115,500
NEXN
Nexxen International
N/AN/AN/AN/A£649.16M£315.51MN/A895
TNG
Tangent Communications
N/AN/AN/AN/A£0.00N/AN/A147,000
INF
Informa
3.5564 of 5 stars
GBX 900.80
+1.1%
GBX 1,135
+26.0%
+0.9%£11.26B£4.07B52.6811,135
ITV
ITV
2.6224 of 5 stars
GBX 71.85
+0.1%
GBX 83.50
+16.2%
-13.0%£2.69B£3.53B11.786,743

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This page (LON:WPP) was last updated on 8/26/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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