IPSEN (IPN.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe • Euronext Paris • EPA:IPN • FR0010259150
137.6 EUR
+1 (+0.73%)
Last: Jan 30, 2026, 07:00 PM
Taking everything into account, IPN scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. IPN was compared to 55 industry peers in the Pharmaceuticals industry. IPN has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. IPN is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- IPN had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year IPN had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years IPN has always been profitable.
- IPN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of 6.56%, IPN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.36% of the companies in the same industry.
- IPN's Return On Equity of 10.59% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. IPN outperforms 52.73% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 14.89%, IPN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.55% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for IPN is in line with the industry average of 14.00%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (14.89%) for IPN is above the 3 year average (12.97%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.56% | ||
| ROE | 10.59% | ||
| ROIC | 14.89% |
ROA(3y)9.04%
ROA(5y)10.56%
ROE(3y)14.84%
ROE(5y)18.77%
ROIC(3y)12.97%
ROIC(5y)15.34%
1.3 Margins
- IPN's Profit Margin of 11.92% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. IPN outperforms 47.27% of its industry peers.
- IPN's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 26.02%, IPN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of IPN has declined.
- IPN's Gross Margin of 83.32% is amongst the best of the industry. IPN outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
- IPN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 26.02% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.92% | ||
| GM | 83.32% |
OM growth 3Y-13.94%
OM growth 5Y-4.28%
PM growth 3Y-25.63%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.54%
GM growth 5Y0.2%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so IPN is creating value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, IPN has more shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for IPN remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, IPN has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- IPN has an Altman-Z score of 4.77. This indicates that IPN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- IPN has a Altman-Z score of 4.77. This is in the better half of the industry: IPN outperforms 70.91% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of IPN is 1.46, which is an excellent value as it means it would take IPN, only 1.46 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- IPN has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.46. This is amongst the best in the industry. IPN outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
- IPN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.20. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- IPN has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.20. This is in the better half of the industry: IPN outperforms 74.55% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.77 |
ROIC/WACC1.87
WACC7.95%
2.3 Liquidity
- IPN has a Current Ratio of 1.98. This is a normal value and indicates that IPN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- IPN has a better Current ratio (1.98) than 72.73% of its industry peers.
- IPN has a Quick Ratio of 1.80. This is a normal value and indicates that IPN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- IPN has a better Quick ratio (1.80) than 83.64% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.8 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- IPN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 12.24%, which is quite good.
- IPN shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.79% yearly.
- The Revenue has grown by 9.45% in the past year. This is quite good.
- Measured over the past years, IPN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.83% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.24%
EPS 3Y4.15%
EPS 5Y8.79%
EPS Q2Q%44.4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.45%
Revenue growth 3Y9.15%
Revenue growth 5Y5.83%
Sales Q2Q%9.67%
3.2 Future
- IPN is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.43% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, IPN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.42% on average per year.
EPS Next Y10.38%
EPS Next 2Y5.39%
EPS Next 3Y4.79%
EPS Next 5Y5.43%
Revenue Next Year8.8%
Revenue Next 2Y6.24%
Revenue Next 3Y6.01%
Revenue Next 5Y4.42%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last 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
- IPN is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.40.
- IPN's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. IPN is cheaper than 76.36% of the companies in the same industry.
- IPN is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.30, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.06 indicates a correct valuation of IPN.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, IPN is valued a bit cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- IPN is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 25.57, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.06 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 96.36% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than IPN, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of IPN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: IPN is cheaper than 72.73% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.49 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- IPN has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.29
PEG (5Y)1.52
EPS Next 2Y5.39%
EPS Next 3Y4.79%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.03%, IPN has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- IPN's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 1.62.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, IPN's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.03% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of IPN has a limited annual growth rate of 3.72%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.72%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- 25.94% of the earnings are spent on dividend by IPN. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of IPN is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP25.94%
EPS Next 2Y5.39%
EPS Next 3Y4.79%
IPSEN / IPN.PA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for IPN stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to IPN.PA.
What is the valuation status of IPSEN (IPN.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to IPSEN (IPN.PA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for IPSEN?
IPSEN (IPN.PA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the financial health of IPSEN (IPN.PA) stock?
The financial health rating of IPSEN (IPN.PA) is 7 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of IPSEN (IPN.PA) stock?
The dividend rating of IPSEN (IPN.PA) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 25.94%.