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WPPCHIX:WPPL +0.13%54 EV-to-OCF is 10.58 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 9.98. GuruFocus rates CHIX:WPPL with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of £6.12 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,022 Media - Diversified companies, WPP ranks worse than 67.81% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, WPP's Enterprise Value is £7,659 Mil.
WPP's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £724 Mil. Therefore, WPP's EV-to-OCF for today is 10.58.
The historical rank and industry rank for WPP's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:WPPl'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.99 Med: 9.98 Max: 23.83
Current: 10.57
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of WPP was 23.83. The lowest was 4.99. And the median was 9.98.
CHIX:WPPl's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 67.81% of 1022
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 4.835
vs CHIX:WPPl: 10.57
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
As of today (2026-08-05), WPP's stock price is £3.06.
WPP's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.201. Therefore, WPP's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
WPP's share price for today is £3.06.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. WPP's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.201.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
WPP EV-to-OCF Related Terms
WPP EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WPP's EV-to-OCF 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.
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, WPP's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
WPP EV-to-OCF vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, WPP's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WPP's EV-to-OCF falls into.
WPP's current Enterprise Value is £7,659 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. WPP's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £724 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.
WPP (CHIX:WPPL) has a EV-to-OCF of 10.58 as of Aug. 05, 2026. This is near median its historical median of 9.98. Over the past decade, WPP's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 4.99 to 23.83. According to the industry distribution chart, WPP ranks #693 out of 1022 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 67.8%.
Is WPP's EV-to-OCF too high?
WPP's current EV-to-OCF of 10.58 is near median its 10-year median of 9.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.99 to a high of 23.83. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-OCF is 4.84. WPP's value of 10.58 is 118.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WPP ranks #693 out of 1022 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, WPP has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WPP's EV-to-OCF compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, WPP ranks #693 out of 1022 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places WPP in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 4.84. WPP's value of 10.58 is 118.8% above this benchmark. Historically, WPP's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 4.99 to 23.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.98 vs. the industry median of 4.84, WPP has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-OCF for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Media - Diversified companies is 4.84, based on 1,022 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. WPP's current EV-to-OCF of 10.58 is 118.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 4.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WPP's current EV-to-OCF is 10.58, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WPP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WPP (CHIX:WPPL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £6.12, compared to a current price of £3.06 — trading 50% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 10.58, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.98 and 118.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 4.84. WPP's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For WPP (CHIX:WPPL), the current EV-to-OCF is 10.58 as of Aug. 05, 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 WPP (CHIX:WPPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WPP stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £3.06 is trading 50% below its estimated GF Value™ of £6.12.
GuruFocus considers WPP to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:WPPL:
EV-to-OCF: 10.58 (near median its 10-year median of 9.98)
GF Value™: £6.12 vs. price of £3.06 (50% below fair value)
Industry Position: 118.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#693 of 1022)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:WPPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Headquartered in the United Kingdom, WPP is the world's largest ad holding company based on annual revenue. Its services, which include traditional and digital advertising, public relations, and consulting, are provided worldwide, with over 70% of its revenue coming from more developed regions such as North America, the UK, and Western Europe. WPP is the largest media buying entity in the world.
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