CMPGY (Compass Group) Cash Flow for Dividends: $-1,106 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


CMPGY Compass Group PLC CMPGY
87 GF Score
Price $33.31
GF Value $30.34
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Compass Group Cash Flow for Dividends?

Compass Group CMPGY +4.00% 87 Cash Flow for Dividends is $-1,106 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CMPGY with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Compass Group's cash flow for dividends for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-729 Mil. Its cash flow for dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1,106 Mil.

Note: A negative number here means the payment of dividends. When pays more dividends, the absolute value gets bigger.

Compass Group's quarterly payment of dividends declined from Mar. 2025 ($-670 Mil) to Sep. 2025 ($-377 Mil) but then increased from Sep. 2025 ($-377 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($-729 Mil).

Compass Group's annual payment of dividends increased from Sep. 2023 ($-796 Mil) to Sep. 2024 ($-963 Mil) and increased from Sep. 2024 ($-963 Mil) to Sep. 2025 ($-1,047 Mil).

Compass Group Cash Flow for Dividends Related Terms

Compass Group Cash Flow for Dividends Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Compass Group's Cash Flow for Dividends can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Compass Group Cash Flow for Dividends Chart

Compass Group Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cash Flow for Dividends
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Compass Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Cash Flow for Dividends Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -606.00 -357.00 -670.00 -377.00 -729.00
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Compass Group Cash Flow for Dividends Calculation

Cash flow for dividends refers to the payment of cash to shareholders as dividends when the company generates income.

Cash Flow for Dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-1,106 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Cash Flow for Dividends of $-1,106 Mil mean?
Compass Group (CMPGY) has a Cash Flow for Dividends of $-1,106 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for Compass Group and its competitors.
Is Compass Group's Cash Flow for Dividends too high?
Compass Group's current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-1,106 Mil. Overall, Compass Group has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compass Group's Cash Flow for Dividends compare to MCD and SBUX?
Compass Group's Cash Flow for Dividends of $-1,106 Mil can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow for Dividends for a Restaurants company?
A good Cash Flow for Dividends depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Cash Flow for Dividends should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow for Dividends mean?
A high Cash Flow for Dividends can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for Compass Group and its competitors. Compass Group's current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-1,106 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compass Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compass Group (CMPGY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.34, compared to a current price of $33.31 — trading 9.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-1,106 Mil. Compass Group's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow for Dividends calculated?
Cash Flow for Dividends is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Compass Group (CMPGY), the current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-1,106 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Compass Group (CMPGY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compass Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $33.31 is trading 9.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $30.34. GuruFocus considers Compass Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CMPGY:

  • Cash Flow for Dividends: $-1,106 Mil
  • GF Value™: $30.34 vs. price of $33.31 (9.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CMPGY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Compass Group Business Description

Address Guildford Street, Compass House, Chertsey, Surrey, GBR, KT16 9BQ
Compass Group is the largest foodservice company globally, operating in 30 countries and generating annual sales exceeding $30 billion. Compass' model is to operate on-premises catering facilities, rather than centralized industrial kitchens. Foodservice is Compass' focus and contributes more than 85% of revenue. Compass also has its own group purchasing organization, Foodbuy, which is responsible for over $30 billion in annual spending in the US. The company also provides premium support services to clients.
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