IONOS GROUP SE (IOS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:IOS - DE000A3E00M1 - Common Stock
26.65 EUR
+0.2 (+0.76%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to IOS. IOS was compared to 72 industry peers in the IT Services industry. IOS has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. IOS may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth These ratings would make IOS suitable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year IOS was profitable.
IOS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years IOS has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years IOS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 14.31%, IOS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.83% of the companies in the same industry.
IOS has a Return On Equity of 84.10%. This is amongst the best in the industry. IOS outperforms 98.61% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of IOS (21.88%) is better than 91.67% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for IOS is significantly below the industry average of 27.45%.
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 better Profit Margin (15.96%) than 94.44% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of IOS has grown nicely.
IOS's Operating Margin of 25.18% is amongst the best of the industry. IOS outperforms 95.83% of its industry peers.
IOS's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 55.68%, IOS is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.28% of the companies in the same industry.
IOS's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| 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
IOS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for IOS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
IOS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for IOS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.43 indicates that IOS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
IOS's Altman-Z score of 3.43 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. IOS outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
IOS has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.42. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as IOS would need 2.42 years to pay back of all of its debts.
IOS's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.42 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. IOS outperforms 72.22% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.01 is on the high side and indicates that IOS has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 3.01, IOS is not doing good in the industry: 88.89% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Although IOS does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.42 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.43 |
ROIC/WACC1.8
WACC12.15%
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 has a Current ratio of 0.67. This is amonst the worse of the industry: IOS underperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.67 indicates that IOS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
IOS's Quick ratio of 0.67 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. IOS is outperformed by 87.50% 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.
IOS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 25.31% yearly.
IOS shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -7.15%.
IOS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 11.05% yearly.
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, IOS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.42% on average per year.
EPS Next Y33.11%
EPS Next 2Y26.61%
EPS Next 3Y22.9%
EPS Next 5Y17.28%
Revenue Next Year11.75%
Revenue Next 2Y9.51%
Revenue Next 3Y8.96%
Revenue Next 5Y2.42%
3.3 Evolution
Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of 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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.97, the valuation of IOS can be described as correct.
IOS's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. IOS is cheaper than 65.28% of the companies in the same industry.
IOS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.41, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
IOS is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.66.
IOS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. IOS is cheaper than 69.44% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.40, IOS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.66 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of IOS is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of IOS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: IOS is cheaper than 63.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.16 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.57 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as IOS's earnings are expected to grow with 22.90% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.51
PEG (5Y)0.67
EPS Next 2Y26.61%
EPS Next 3Y22.9%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for IOS!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
FRA:IOS (12/4/2025, 5:29:48 PM)
26.65
+0.2 (+0.76%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners19.73%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.16%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.73B
Revenue(TTM)1.40B
Net Income(TTM)223.29M
Analysts73.75
Price Target40.3 (51.22%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
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)-6.6%
PT rev (3m)-6.6%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.74%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.4%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.92%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.86%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.4%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.62%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.66 | ||
| P/S | 2.67 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.16 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.44 | ||
| P/B | 14.05 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.57 |
EPS(TTM)1.57
EY5.89%
EPS(NY)2.1
Fwd EY7.9%
FCF(TTM)2.39
FCFY8.96%
OCF(TTM)2.82
OCFY10.6%
SpS9.99
BVpS1.9
TBVpS-4.91
PEG (NY)0.51
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
WACC12.15%
ROIC/WACC1.8
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 Y33.11%
EPS Next 2Y26.61%
EPS Next 3Y22.9%
EPS Next 5Y17.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.15%
Revenue growth 3Y12.25%
Revenue growth 5Y11.05%
Sales Q2Q%-16.87%
Revenue Next Year11.75%
Revenue Next 2Y9.51%
Revenue Next 3Y8.96%
Revenue Next 5Y2.42%
EBIT growth 1Y21.06%
EBIT growth 3Y14.04%
EBIT growth 5Y10.56%
EBIT Next Year60.37%
EBIT Next 3Y26.17%
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 7 / 10 to IONOS GROUP SE (IOS.DE). This can be considered as Undervalued.
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 16.97 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 14.05.
Can you provide the financial health for IOS stock?
The financial health rating of IONOS GROUP SE (IOS.DE) is 5 / 10.