IONOS GROUP SE (IOS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:IOS - DE000A3E00M1 - Common Stock
26.5 EUR
+0.05 (+0.19%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to IOS. IOS was compared to 76 industry peers in the IT Services industry. IOS has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. IOS has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year IOS was profitable.
IOS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
IOS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years IOS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
IOS has a Return On Assets of 14.31%. This is amongst the best in the industry. IOS outperforms 96.00% of its industry peers.
IOS has a better Return On Equity (84.10%) than 98.67% of its industry peers.
IOS has a Return On Invested Capital of 21.88%. This is amongst the best in the industry. IOS outperforms 93.33% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for IOS is significantly below the industry average of 26.78%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (21.88%) for IOS is above the 3 year average (15.69%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 14.31% | ||
| ROE | 84.1% | ||
| ROIC | 21.88% |
ROA(3y)8.67%
ROA(5y)7.05%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)15.69%
ROIC(5y)14.83%
1.3 Margins
IOS has a Profit Margin of 15.96%. This is amongst the best in the industry. IOS outperforms 94.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of IOS has grown nicely.
IOS has a Operating Margin of 25.18%. This is amongst the best in the industry. IOS outperforms 96.00% of its industry peers.
IOS's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
IOS has a Gross Margin (55.68%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of IOS has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 25.18% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.96% | ||
| GM | 55.68% |
OM growth 3Y1.6%
OM growth 5Y-0.44%
PM growth 3Y25.34%
PM growth 5Y13.24%
GM growth 3Y-1.86%
GM growth 5Y-2.37%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so IOS is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for IOS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for IOS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, IOS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
IOS has an Altman-Z score of 3.43. This indicates that IOS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
IOS has a Altman-Z score of 3.43. This is in the better half of the industry: IOS outperforms 68.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of IOS is 2.42, which is a good value as it means it would take IOS, 2.42 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of IOS (2.42) is better than 68.00% of its industry peers.
IOS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.01. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
IOS's Debt to Equity ratio of 3.01 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. IOS is outperformed by 85.33% of its industry peers.
Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for IOS, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.42 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.43 |
ROIC/WACC3.34
WACC6.56%
2.3 Liquidity
IOS has a Current Ratio of 0.67. This is a bad value and indicates that IOS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
IOS's Current ratio of 0.67 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. IOS is outperformed by 85.33% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.67 indicates that IOS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
IOS has a Quick ratio of 0.67. This is amonst the worse of the industry: IOS underperforms 85.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.67 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.67 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 51.40% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 25.31% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
IOS shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -7.15%.
The Revenue has been growing by 11.05% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)51.4%
EPS 3Y39.86%
EPS 5Y25.31%
EPS Q2Q%30.3%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.15%
Revenue growth 3Y12.25%
Revenue growth 5Y11.05%
Sales Q2Q%-16.87%
3.2 Future
IOS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 17.28% yearly.
IOS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.42% yearly.
EPS Next Y29.83%
EPS Next 2Y24.92%
EPS Next 3Y21.59%
EPS Next 5Y17.28%
Revenue Next Year-4.02%
Revenue Next 2Y1.14%
Revenue Next 3Y3.36%
Revenue Next 5Y2.42%
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
IOS is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.88.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, IOS is valued a bit cheaper than 69.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.39, IOS is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.94, the valuation of IOS can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, IOS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.84, IOS is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.94 |
4.2 Price Multiples
IOS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
IOS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. IOS is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.6 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
IOS's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of IOS may justify a higher PE ratio.
IOS's earnings are expected to grow with 21.59% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.57
PEG (5Y)0.67
EPS Next 2Y24.92%
EPS Next 3Y21.59%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for IOS!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
FRA:IOS (12/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
26.5
+0.05 (+0.19%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners22.83%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.16%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.71B
Revenue(TTM)1.40B
Net Income(TTM)223.29M
Analysts76.25
Price Target38.57 (45.55%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.36%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.58%
Max EPS beat(2)5.31%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.87%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.99%
Max EPS beat(4)5.31%
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-7.9%
Min Revenue beat(2)-17.57%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.78%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.26%
Min Revenue beat(4)-17.57%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.3%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.99%
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-9.39%
PT rev (3m)-10.6%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.74%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.47%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.57%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-7.29%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-8.09%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-14.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-14.7%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.94 | ||
| P/S | 2.65 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.1 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.38 | ||
| P/B | 13.97 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.6 |
EPS(TTM)1.57
EY5.92%
EPS(NY)2.05
Fwd EY7.73%
FCF(TTM)2.39
FCFY9.01%
OCF(TTM)2.82
OCFY10.66%
SpS9.99
BVpS1.9
TBVpS-4.91
PEG (NY)0.57
PEG (5Y)0.67
Graham Number8.18
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 14.31% | ||
| ROE | 84.1% | ||
| ROCE | 29.07% | ||
| ROIC | 21.88% | ||
| ROICexc | 22.74% | ||
| ROICexgc | 124.81% | ||
| OM | 25.18% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.96% | ||
| GM | 55.68% | ||
| FCFM | 23.89% |
ROA(3y)8.67%
ROA(5y)7.05%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)15.69%
ROIC(5y)14.83%
ROICexc(3y)16.28%
ROICexc(5y)15.61%
ROICexgc(3y)82.78%
ROICexgc(5y)111.66%
ROCE(3y)20.85%
ROCE(5y)19.7%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-16.52%
ROICexgc growth 5Y1.28%
ROICexc growth 3Y10.63%
ROICexc growth 5Y10.64%
OM growth 3Y1.6%
OM growth 5Y-0.44%
PM growth 3Y25.34%
PM growth 5Y13.24%
GM growth 3Y-1.86%
GM growth 5Y-2.37%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.9
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.42 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.72 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 54.85% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.37% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 85.28% | ||
| Profit Quality | 149.69% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.67 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.43 |
F-Score6
WACC6.56%
ROIC/WACC3.34
Cap/Depr(3y)76.91%
Cap/Depr(5y)74.71%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.06%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.67%
Profit Quality(3y)146.67%
Profit Quality(5y)149.75%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)51.4%
EPS 3Y39.86%
EPS 5Y25.31%
EPS Q2Q%30.3%
EPS Next Y29.83%
EPS Next 2Y24.92%
EPS Next 3Y21.59%
EPS Next 5Y17.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.15%
Revenue growth 3Y12.25%
Revenue growth 5Y11.05%
Sales Q2Q%-16.87%
Revenue Next Year-4.02%
Revenue Next 2Y1.14%
Revenue Next 3Y3.36%
Revenue Next 5Y2.42%
EBIT growth 1Y21.06%
EBIT growth 3Y14.04%
EBIT growth 5Y10.56%
EBIT Next Year51.6%
EBIT Next 3Y23%
EBIT Next 5Y14.31%
FCF growth 1Y68.78%
FCF growth 3Y42.31%
FCF growth 5Y27.37%
OCF growth 1Y46.61%
OCF growth 3Y24.48%
OCF growth 5Y18.29%
IONOS GROUP SE / IOS.DE FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of IONOS GROUP SE (IOS.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to IOS.DE.
What is the valuation status of IONOS GROUP SE (IOS.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to IONOS GROUP SE (IOS.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of IOS stock?
IONOS GROUP SE (IOS.DE) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the valuation of IONOS GROUP SE based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for IONOS GROUP SE (IOS.DE) is 16.88 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 13.97.
Can you provide the financial health for IOS stock?
The financial health rating of IONOS GROUP SE (IOS.DE) is 5 / 10.