IONOS GROUP SE (IOS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:IOS - Deutsche Boerse Ag - DE000A3E00M1 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to IOS. IOS was compared to 71 industry peers in the IT Services industry. While IOS has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, IOS is valued expensive at the moment.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years IOS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 11.08%, IOS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.37% of the companies in the same industry.
IOS has a Return On Equity of 110.65%. This is amongst the best in the industry. IOS outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of IOS (19.87%) is better than 95.77% of its industry peers.
IOS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 15.69%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.64%.
The 3 year average ROIC (15.69%) for IOS is below the current ROIC(19.87%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.08% | ||
| ROE | 110.65% | ||
| ROIC | 19.87% |
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 11.40%, IOS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.77% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of IOS has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 20.88%, IOS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.18% of the companies in the same industry.
IOS's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of IOS (48.23%) is worse than 61.97% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of IOS has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 20.88% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.4% | ||
| GM | 48.23% |
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 just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so IOS is still creating some 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.
IOS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.74 indicates that IOS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of IOS (3.74) is better than 76.06% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of IOS is 2.67, which is a good value as it means it would take IOS, 2.67 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.67, IOS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.56% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 4.74 is on the high side and indicates that IOS has dependencies on debt financing.
IOS's Debt to Equity ratio of 4.74 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. IOS is outperformed by 88.73% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.74 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.74 |
ROIC/WACC1.57
WACC12.69%
2.3 Liquidity
IOS has a Current Ratio of 0.82. This is a bad value and indicates that IOS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.82, IOS is doing worse than 84.51% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.82 indicates that IOS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.82, IOS is not doing good in the industry: 83.10% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.82 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.82 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
IOS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 5.55%.
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 quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 13.22%.
The Revenue has been growing by 11.05% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.55%
EPS 3Y39.86%
EPS 5Y25.31%
EPS Q2Q%50%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.22%
Revenue growth 3Y12.25%
Revenue growth 5Y11.05%
Sales Q2Q%19.66%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, IOS will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 15.90% on average per year.
IOS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.41% yearly.
EPS Next Y27.34%
EPS Next 2Y22.98%
EPS Next 3Y20%
EPS Next 5Y15.9%
Revenue Next Year8.3%
Revenue Next 2Y8.28%
Revenue Next 3Y8.11%
Revenue Next 5Y7.41%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 28.23, which means the current valuation is very expensive for IOS.
IOS's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. IOS is more expensive than 61.97% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.28. IOS is around the same levels.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.62 indicates a rather expensive valuation of IOS.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as IOS.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.76, IOS is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.62 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of IOS indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: IOS is more expensive than 69.01% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of IOS is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.19 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of IOS may justify a higher PE ratio.
IOS's earnings are expected to grow with 20.00% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.03
PEG (5Y)1.12
EPS Next 2Y22.98%
EPS Next 3Y20%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for IOS!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
FRA:IOS (7/3/2025, 12:00:34 PM)
36.975
-0.57 (-1.53%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners18.74%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.18B
Analysts76
Price Target38.45 (3.99%)
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)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-9.1%
Min EPS beat(2)-11.99%
Max EPS beat(2)-6.2%
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
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)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.38%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.47%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.3%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.6%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.09%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.3%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.04%
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)18.31%
PT rev (3m)22.01%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.4%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.62 | ||
| P/S | 3.17 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.1 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.67 | ||
| P/B | 30.75 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.19 |
EPS(TTM)1.31
EY3.54%
EPS(NY)1.99
Fwd EY5.37%
FCF(TTM)2.16
FCFY5.85%
OCF(TTM)2.7
OCFY7.31%
SpS11.67
BVpS1.2
TBVpS-5.73
PEG (NY)1.03
PEG (5Y)1.12
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.08% | ||
| ROE | 110.65% | ||
| ROCE | 26.4% | ||
| ROIC | 19.87% | ||
| ROICexc | 20.81% | ||
| ROICexgc | 97.76% | ||
| OM | 20.88% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.4% | ||
| GM | 48.23% | ||
| FCFM | 18.53% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-16.52%
ROICexcg 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 Turnover0.97
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.74 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.67 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.76 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 67.47% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.64% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 83.47% | ||
| Profit Quality | 162.56% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.82 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.82 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.74 |
F-Score6
WACC12.69%
ROIC/WACC1.57
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)5.55%
EPS 3Y39.86%
EPS 5Y25.31%
EPS Q2Q%50%
EPS Next Y27.34%
EPS Next 2Y22.98%
EPS Next 3Y20%
EPS Next 5Y15.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.22%
Revenue growth 3Y12.25%
Revenue growth 5Y11.05%
Sales Q2Q%19.66%
Revenue Next Year8.3%
Revenue Next 2Y8.28%
Revenue Next 3Y8.11%
Revenue Next 5Y7.41%
EBIT growth 1Y19.4%
EBIT growth 3Y14.04%
EBIT growth 5Y10.56%
EBIT Next Year58.15%
EBIT Next 3Y25.41%
EBIT Next 5Y18.14%
FCF growth 1Y33.13%
FCF growth 3Y42.31%
FCF growth 5Y27.37%
OCF growth 1Y22.99%
OCF growth 3Y24.48%
OCF growth 5Y18.29%