IPSOS (IPS.PA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

EPA:IPS • FR0000073298

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This IPS.PA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. IPS.PA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year IPS was profitable.
  • In the past year IPS had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • IPS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years IPS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
IPS.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFIPS.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

  • IPS has a better Return On Assets (6.06%) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
  • IPS has a Return On Equity of 11.90%. This is in the better half of the industry: IPS outperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
  • IPS has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.61%) than 84.85% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.06%
ROE 11.9%
ROIC 9.61%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
IPS.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICIPS.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10

1.3 Margins

  • IPS has a better Profit Margin (7.39%) than 80.30% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of IPS has grown nicely.
  • IPS has a Operating Margin of 12.07%. This is in the better half of the industry: IPS outperforms 74.24% of its industry peers.
  • IPS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 67.77%, IPS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.70% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of IPS has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 12.07%
PM (TTM) 7.39%
GM 67.77%
OM growth 3Y-2.51%
OM growth 5Y2.65%
PM growth 3Y-6.17%
PM growth 5Y4.39%
GM growth 3Y0.75%
GM growth 5Y1.07%
IPS.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsIPS.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

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2. IPS.PA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so IPS is still creating some value.
  • There is no outstanding debt for IPS. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
IPS.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingIPS.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
IPS.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsIPS.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.50 indicates that IPS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of IPS (2.50) is better than 86.36% of its industry peers.
  • IPS has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.09. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as IPS would need 3.09 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • IPS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.09. This is in the better half of the industry: IPS outperforms 75.76% of its industry peers.
  • IPS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.39. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of IPS (0.39) is better than 63.64% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.39
Debt/FCF 3.09
Altman-Z 2.5
ROIC/WACC1.37
WACC7.01%
IPS.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFIPS.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • IPS has a Current Ratio of 1.55. This is a normal value and indicates that IPS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • IPS has a better Current ratio (1.55) than 81.82% of its industry peers.
  • IPS has a Quick Ratio of 1.55. This is a normal value and indicates that IPS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • IPS has a better Quick ratio (1.55) than 84.85% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.55
Quick Ratio 1.55
IPS.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesIPS.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. IPS.PA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for IPS have decreased by -8.30% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, IPS shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 11.93% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, IPS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.44% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.56% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.3%
EPS 3Y-3.42%
EPS 5Y11.93%
EPS Q2Q%6.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.44%
Revenue growth 3Y1.63%
Revenue growth 5Y6.56%
Sales Q2Q%5.18%

3.2 Future

  • IPS is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.93% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.49% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y11.12%
EPS Next 2Y8.94%
EPS Next 3Y5.93%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.34%
Revenue Next 2Y3.65%
Revenue Next 3Y3.84%
Revenue Next 5Y2.49%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
  • 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.
IPS.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesIPS.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
IPS.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesIPS.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2 4 6

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4. IPS.PA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 7.90, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of IPS.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of IPS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: IPS is cheaper than 78.79% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.50, IPS is valued rather cheaply.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 5.97, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of IPS.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, IPS is valued cheaper than 86.36% of the companies in the same industry.
  • IPS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.67, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.9
Fwd PE 5.97
IPS.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsIPS.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 72.73% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than IPS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • IPS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. IPS is cheaper than 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.65
EV/EBITDA 4.46
IPS.PA Per share dataIPS.PA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • IPS's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • IPS has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.71
PEG (5Y)0.66
EPS Next 2Y8.94%
EPS Next 3Y5.93%

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5. IPS.PA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • IPS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.88%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.53, IPS pays a better dividend. On top of this IPS pays more dividend than 81.82% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • IPS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.88%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of IPS is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 13.34%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.34%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years7
IPS.PA Yearly Dividends per shareIPS.PA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • 42.80% of the earnings are spent on dividend by IPS. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
  • IPS's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP42.8%
EPS Next 2Y8.94%
EPS Next 3Y5.93%
IPS.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendIPS.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M
IPS.PA Dividend Payout.IPS.PA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.IPS.PA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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IPS.PA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

IPSOS

EPA:IPS (3/25/2026, 3:37:09 PM)

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)02-24
Earnings (Next)04-16
Inst Owners51.67%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners12.34%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.46B
Revenue(TTM)2.52B
Net Income(TTM)186.55M
Analysts85
Price Target56.83 (68.53%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.88%
Yearly Dividend1.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.34%
DP42.8%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years7
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
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)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-2.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.85%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.54%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.48%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.48%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.9
Fwd PE 5.97
P/S 0.58
P/FCF 6.65
P/OCF 4.82
P/B 0.93
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 4.46
EPS(TTM)4.27
EY12.66%
EPS(NY)5.64
Fwd EY16.74%
FCF(TTM)5.07
FCFY15.03%
OCF(TTM)6.99
OCFY20.73%
SpS58.44
BVpS36.28
TBVpS-3.04
PEG (NY)0.71
PEG (5Y)0.66
Graham Number59.04
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.06%
ROE 11.9%
ROCE 12.99%
ROIC 9.61%
ROICexc 11.12%
ROICexgc 68.36%
OM 12.07%
PM (TTM) 7.39%
GM 67.77%
FCFM 8.67%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-2.51%
OM growth 5Y2.65%
PM growth 3Y-6.17%
PM growth 5Y4.39%
GM growth 3Y0.75%
GM growth 5Y1.07%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.82
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.39
Debt/FCF 3.09
Debt/EBITDA 1.51
Cap/Depr 82.04%
Cap/Sales 3.29%
Interest Coverage 80.15
Cash Conversion 74.38%
Profit Quality 117.37%
Current Ratio 1.55
Quick Ratio 1.55
Altman-Z 2.5
F-Score5
WACC7.01%
ROIC/WACC1.37
Cap/Depr(3y)69.09%
Cap/Depr(5y)64.79%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.87%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.59%
Profit Quality(3y)129.9%
Profit Quality(5y)135.95%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.3%
EPS 3Y-3.42%
EPS 5Y11.93%
EPS Q2Q%6.23%
EPS Next Y11.12%
EPS Next 2Y8.94%
EPS Next 3Y5.93%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.44%
Revenue growth 3Y1.63%
Revenue growth 5Y6.56%
Sales Q2Q%5.18%
Revenue Next Year4.34%
Revenue Next 2Y3.65%
Revenue Next 3Y3.84%
Revenue Next 5Y2.49%
EBIT growth 1Y0.81%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.92%
EBIT growth 5Y9.39%
EBIT Next Year36.51%
EBIT Next 3Y13.83%
EBIT Next 5Y13.31%
FCF growth 1Y-18.32%
FCF growth 3Y-6.77%
FCF growth 5Y-8.09%
OCF growth 1Y-10.75%
OCF growth 3Y-2.42%
OCF growth 5Y-3.92%

IPSOS / IPS.PA Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of IPSOS (IPS.PA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to IPS.PA.


Can you provide the valuation status for IPSOS?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to IPSOS (IPS.PA). This can be considered as Undervalued.


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IPSOS (IPS.PA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for IPS stock?

The financial health rating of IPSOS (IPS.PA) is 6 / 10.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for IPS stock?

The dividend rating of IPSOS (IPS.PA) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 42.8%.