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WPP vs. GRAB, RTO, APLD, MEDP, and GIB

Should you buy WPP stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares WPP with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with WPP include Grab (GRAB), Rentokil Initial (RTO), Applied Digital (APLD), Medpace (MEDP), and CGI Group (GIB). These companies are all part of the "business services" industry.

How does WPP compare to Grab?

Grab (NASDAQ:GRAB) and WPP (NYSE:WPP) are both business services companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, dividends, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

Grab has a net margin of 10.67% compared to WPP's net margin of 0.00%. Grab's return on equity of 5.79% beat WPP's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Grab10.67% 5.79% 3.28%
WPP N/A N/A N/A

Grab presently has a consensus target price of $6.19, suggesting a potential upside of 78.87%. Given Grab's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Grab is more favorable than WPP.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Grab
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.90
WPP
2 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.11

In the previous week, Grab had 9 more articles in the media than WPP. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Grab and 4 mentions for WPP. WPP's average media sentiment score of 0.36 beat Grab's score of 0.34 indicating that WPP is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Grab
7 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
WPP
0 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Grab has a beta of 0.89, meaning that its stock price is 11% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, WPP has a beta of 0.9, meaning that its stock price is 10% less volatile than the broader market.

Grab has higher earnings, but lower revenue than WPP.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Grab$3.37B4.21$268M$0.01346.00
WPP$17.87B0.20-$283.52MN/AN/A

55.5% of Grab shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 4.3% of WPP shares are held by institutional investors. 3.6% of Grab shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of WPP shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Grab beats WPP on 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does WPP compare to Rentokil Initial?

WPP (NYSE:WPP) and Rentokil Initial (NYSE:RTO) are both business services companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability, valuation, institutional ownership and risk.

4.3% of WPP shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 9.9% of Rentokil Initial shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of WPP shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
WPPN/A N/A N/A
Rentokil Initial N/A N/A N/A

In the previous week, WPP had 1 more articles in the media than Rentokil Initial. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for WPP and 3 mentions for Rentokil Initial. WPP's average media sentiment score of 0.36 beat Rentokil Initial's score of -1.00 indicating that WPP is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
WPP
0 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Rentokil Initial
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Negative

Rentokil Initial has lower revenue, but higher earnings than WPP.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
WPP$17.87B0.20-$283.52MN/AN/A
Rentokil Initial$6.91B2.07$470MN/AN/A

WPP pays an annual dividend of $0.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.7%. Rentokil Initial pays an annual dividend of $0.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%.

WPP has a beta of 0.9, meaning that its stock price is 10% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Rentokil Initial has a beta of 0.96, meaning that its stock price is 4% less volatile than the broader market.

Rentokil Initial has a consensus price target of $34.50, indicating a potential upside of 21.65%. Given Rentokil Initial's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Rentokil Initial is more favorable than WPP.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
WPP
2 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.11
Rentokil Initial
2 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Summary

Rentokil Initial beats WPP on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does WPP compare to Applied Digital?

WPP (NYSE:WPP) and Applied Digital (NASDAQ:APLD) are both business services companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends, valuation and risk.

WPP has a beta of 0.9, indicating that its stock price is 10% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Applied Digital has a beta of 5.69, indicating that its stock price is 469% more volatile than the broader market.

Applied Digital has a consensus target price of $70.56, indicating a potential upside of 55.85%. Given Applied Digital's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Applied Digital is more favorable than WPP.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
WPP
2 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.11
Applied Digital
2 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.94

Applied Digital has lower revenue, but higher earnings than WPP.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
WPP$17.87B0.20-$283.52MN/AN/A
Applied Digital$144.19M89.72-$231.07M-$0.74N/A

WPP has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Applied Digital's net margin of -52.84%. WPP's return on equity of 0.00% beat Applied Digital's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
WPPN/A N/A N/A
Applied Digital -52.84%-15.91%-4.62%

In the previous week, Applied Digital had 14 more articles in the media than WPP. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for Applied Digital and 4 mentions for WPP. Applied Digital's average media sentiment score of 0.80 beat WPP's score of 0.36 indicating that Applied Digital 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)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Applied Digital
12 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

4.3% of WPP shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 65.7% of Applied Digital shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of WPP shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 9.5% of Applied Digital shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Applied Digital beats WPP on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does WPP compare to Medpace?

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

78.0% of Medpace shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 4.3% of WPP shares are owned by institutional investors. 20.5% of Medpace shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of WPP shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Medpace has a beta of 1.18, indicating that its stock price is 18% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, WPP has a beta of 0.9, indicating that its stock price is 10% less volatile than the broader market.

Medpace presently has a consensus price target of $467.08, suggesting a potential downside of 1.35%. Given Medpace's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Medpace is more favorable than WPP.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Medpace
1 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.20
WPP
2 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.11

Medpace has a net margin of 17.19% compared to WPP's net margin of 0.00%. Medpace's return on equity of 120.89% beat WPP's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Medpace17.19% 120.89% 24.79%
WPP N/A N/A N/A

In the previous week, WPP had 1 more articles in the media than Medpace. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for WPP and 3 mentions for Medpace. Medpace's average media sentiment score of 0.96 beat WPP's score of 0.36 indicating that Medpace is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Medpace
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
WPP
0 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Medpace has higher earnings, but lower revenue than WPP.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Medpace$2.53B5.34$451.12M$15.9129.76
WPP$17.87B0.20-$283.52MN/AN/A

Summary

Medpace beats WPP on 12 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does WPP compare to CGI Group?

WPP (NYSE:WPP) and CGI Group (NYSE:GIB) are both business services companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings, profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk and dividends.

CGI Group has a consensus target price of $83.67, indicating a potential upside of 34.08%. Given CGI Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe CGI Group is more favorable than WPP.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
WPP
2 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.11
CGI Group
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.14

4.3% of WPP shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 66.7% of CGI Group shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of WPP shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 9.9% of CGI Group 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.

WPP has a beta of 0.9, meaning that its share price is 10% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CGI Group has a beta of 0.47, meaning that its share price is 53% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, WPP and WPP both had 4 articles in the media. WPP's average media sentiment score of 0.36 beat CGI Group's score of 0.00 indicating that WPP is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
WPP
0 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
CGI Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

CGI Group has a net margin of 10.26% compared to WPP's net margin of 0.00%. CGI Group's return on equity of 18.72% beat WPP's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
WPPN/A N/A N/A
CGI Group 10.26%18.72%9.84%

CGI Group has lower revenue, but higher earnings than WPP.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
WPP$17.87B0.20-$283.52MN/AN/A
CGI Group$11.38B1.16$1.19B$5.5411.26

WPP pays an annual dividend of $0.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.7%. CGI Group pays an annual dividend of $0.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. CGI Group pays out 9.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Summary

CGI Group beats WPP on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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WPP vs. The Competition

MetricWPPADVERTISING/MKTG SVCS IndustryBusiness SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$3.89B$2.06B$6.60B$23.15B
Dividend Yield5.34%4.08%3.17%4.06%
P/E RatioN/A29.4027.6731.08
Price / Sales0.20119.54396.99108.25
Price / Cash2.5813.1423.0418.65
Price / Book1.0016.795.664.65
Net Income-$283.52M$17.81M$205.77M$1.07B
7 Day Performance-10.81%-0.87%4.83%-1.04%
1 Month Performance-9.47%1.38%-0.39%0.18%
1 Year Performance-52.20%334.95%31.54%24.25%

WPP Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
WPP
WPP
2.0025 of 5 stars
$16.97
-5.9%
N/A-48.4%$3.89B$17.87BN/A98,655
GRAB
Grab
3.8293 of 5 stars
$3.49
-2.2%
$6.19
+77.3%
-22.3%$14.63B$3.37B349.3512,012
RTO
Rentokil Initial
3.5576 of 5 stars
$28.48
flat
$34.50
+21.1%
+22.3%$14.39B$6.91BN/A63,388
APLD
Applied Digital
4.1465 of 5 stars
$45.20
-3.0%
$70.56
+56.1%
+337.6%$13.31B$144.19MN/A121
MEDP
Medpace
2.2245 of 5 stars
$455.66
-1.0%
$467.08
+2.5%
+47.3%$13.14B$2.53B28.646,200

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