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WPP plc Sponsored ADR (WPP) Quality Score

WPP
Quality25

Weak across most dimensions. This doesn't mean avoid, but the burden of proof is on the bull case.

Broad-market heuristics · Not a buy/sell signal

Valuation and growth

Earnings Multiple
0/100
-27.3x

Negative earnings, no valuation support

Cash Flow Multiple
100/100
8.2x

Under 20x cash flow, well covered

Revenue Growth
0/100
-11.5%

Below 2%, essentially flat

Cash Flow Growth
0/100
-5.9%

Below 2%, essentially flat

Business Quality & Capital Allocation

Share Dilution
100/100
-27.7%

Shrinking >2%, active buybacks

Margin Trend
0/100
-6.6pp

Contracted >2pp, margin pressure

Capital Structure
0/100
£4.14B

Net debt/FCF of 7.7x, high leverage

2022
£3.38B
£9.73B
2023
£2.22B
£6.88B
2024
£2.64B
£6.35B
2025
£2.69B
£6.83B
Return on Capital
0/100
1.9%

Below 8%, may not cover cost of capital

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WPP plc Sponsored ADR (WPP) quality: score, margins and returns

WPP plc Sponsored ADR (WPP) scores 25/100 on Intrinsiqq's quality score (a lower-quality business), a weighted blend of 7 metrics each scored 0 to 100, on 2.8% operating margins and 1.9% ROIC. Every metric is computed from company filings; this is analysis, not investment advice.

Frequently asked

Is WPP plc Sponsored ADR (WPP) a high-quality business?+

WPP plc Sponsored ADR scores 25 out of 100 on Intrinsiqq's quality score, a weighted blend of 7 metrics each scored 0 to 100, which rates it a lower-quality business on these measures. Recent figures include a 2.8% operating margin and a 1.9% return on invested capital. Quality and price are separate questions: even a great business can be a poor investment if you overpay, so read this score alongside the valuation. The metric-by-metric breakdown is on this scorecard.

What does WPP plc Sponsored ADR's quality score measure?+

Intrinsiqq's quality score weighs revenue and free-cash-flow growth, operating margins, return on invested capital, change in share count, and balance-sheet strength, each computed from WPP's company filings rather than opinion or sentiment. A higher score means a more durable, capital-efficient business; it is not a buy or sell signal. Open each metric on this page to see exactly where WPP plc Sponsored ADR scores well and where it falls behind.

What is WPP plc Sponsored ADR's return on invested capital (ROIC)?+

WPP plc Sponsored ADR earns about 1.9% on its invested capital, which is weak. ROIC measures how much profit a company generates per dollar put to work; sustained ROIC above its cost of capital is one of the clearest signs of a real competitive moat. Compare it to WPP's margins and growth on this scorecard to judge durability.

How profitable is WPP plc Sponsored ADR?+

WPP plc Sponsored ADR runs an operating margin of about 2.8% and a net margin of about -1.3%. Revenue has grown at roughly 1.4% a year recently. High, stable margins usually point to pricing power and operating discipline. Margins are most telling next to growth and returns on capital, all of which feed this quality score. This is analysis from company filings, not investment advice.

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