IPSOS (IPS.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:IPS - FR0000073298 - Common Stock
37.26 EUR
+0.18 (+0.49%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to IPS. IPS was compared to 62 industry peers in the Media industry. IPS scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. IPS has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. Finally IPS also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make IPS suitable for value and dividend investing!
1. Profitability
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.
IPS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
IPS has a Return On Assets of 7.02%. This is amongst the best in the industry. IPS outperforms 87.10% of its industry peers.
IPS's Return On Equity of 12.96% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. IPS outperforms 75.81% of its industry peers.
IPS has a better Return On Invested Capital (11.34%) than 90.32% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for IPS is above the industry average of 8.09%.
The 3 year average ROIC (11.20%) for IPS is below the current ROIC(11.34%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.02% | ||
| ROE | 12.96% | ||
| ROIC | 11.34% |
ROA(3y)6.79%
ROA(5y)6.3%
ROE(3y)12.92%
ROE(5y)12.5%
ROIC(3y)11.2%
ROIC(5y)10.19%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 8.38%, IPS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.65% of the companies in the same industry.
IPS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of IPS (12.39%) is better than 80.65% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of IPS has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 68.74%, IPS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.13% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.39% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.38% | ||
| GM | 68.74% |
OM growth 3Y0.78%
OM growth 5Y4.71%
PM growth 3Y-0.74%
PM growth 5Y9.88%
GM growth 3Y2.03%
GM growth 5Y1.34%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
IPS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
IPS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, IPS has less shares outstanding
IPS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.56 indicates that IPS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
IPS's Altman-Z score of 2.56 is amongst the best of the industry. IPS outperforms 85.48% of its industry peers.
IPS has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.90. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.90 years to pay back of all of its debts.
IPS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.90. This is amongst the best in the industry. IPS outperforms 83.87% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.10 indicates that IPS is not too dependend on debt financing.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.10, IPS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.65% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.9 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.56 |
ROIC/WACC1.77
WACC6.41%
2.3 Liquidity
IPS has a Current Ratio of 1.12. This is a normal value and indicates that IPS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of IPS (1.12) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
IPS has a Quick Ratio of 1.12. 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 (1.12) than 64.52% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.12 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
IPS shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -0.70%.
Measured over the past years, IPS shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 14.97% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, IPS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.66% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.03% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.7%
EPS 3Y4.88%
EPS 5Y14.97%
EPS Q2Q%-31.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.66%
Revenue growth 3Y4.37%
Revenue growth 5Y4.03%
Sales Q2Q%1.45%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.12% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, IPS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.98% on average per year.
EPS Next Y2.07%
EPS Next 2Y6.05%
EPS Next 3Y6.12%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.42%
Revenue Next 2Y5.34%
Revenue Next 3Y4.59%
Revenue Next 5Y2.98%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last 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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 9.11, which indicates a very decent valuation of IPS.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, IPS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.87% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.41. IPS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.55, the valuation of IPS can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, IPS is valued cheaper than 90.32% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of IPS to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.88), we can say IPS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.55 |
4.2 Price Multiples
IPS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
83.87% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than IPS, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.28 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
IPS has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.4
PEG (5Y)0.61
EPS Next 2Y6.05%
EPS Next 3Y6.12%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.20%, IPS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
IPS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.05.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, IPS pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.2% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
34.83% of the earnings are spent on dividend by IPS. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of IPS is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP34.83%
EPS Next 2Y6.05%
EPS Next 3Y6.12%
EPA:IPS (9/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
37.26
+0.18 (+0.49%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners50.22%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners11.67%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.61B
Analysts85
Price Target61.07 (63.9%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.2% |
Yearly Dividend1.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.34%
DP34.83%
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)-2.84%
PT rev (3m)-5.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.29%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.35%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.94%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.55 | ||
| P/S | 0.66 | ||
| P/FCF | 6 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.76 | ||
| P/B | 1.02 | ||
| P/tB | 221.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.28 |
EPS(TTM)4.09
EY10.98%
EPS(NY)5.69
Fwd EY15.26%
FCF(TTM)6.21
FCFY16.65%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY21.02%
SpS56.5
BVpS36.52
TBVpS0.17
PEG (NY)4.4
PEG (5Y)0.61
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.02% | ||
| ROE | 12.96% | ||
| ROCE | 15.82% | ||
| ROIC | 11.34% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.59% | ||
| ROICexgc | 72.24% | ||
| OM | 12.39% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.38% | ||
| GM | 68.74% | ||
| FCFM | 10.98% |
ROA(3y)6.79%
ROA(5y)6.3%
ROE(3y)12.92%
ROE(5y)12.5%
ROIC(3y)11.2%
ROIC(5y)10.19%
ROICexc(3y)13.42%
ROICexc(5y)12.07%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)15.62%
ROCE(5y)14.21%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y9.12%
ROICexc growth 5Y11.65%
OM growth 3Y0.78%
OM growth 5Y4.71%
PM growth 3Y-0.74%
PM growth 5Y9.88%
GM growth 3Y2.03%
GM growth 5Y1.34%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.84
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.9 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.4 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 77.13% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.88% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 23.03 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 85.99% | ||
| Profit Quality | 131.07% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.56 |
F-Score7
WACC6.41%
ROIC/WACC1.77
Cap/Depr(3y)62.46%
Cap/Depr(5y)57.34%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.54%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.31%
Profit Quality(3y)132.64%
Profit Quality(5y)173.45%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.7%
EPS 3Y4.88%
EPS 5Y14.97%
EPS Q2Q%-31.71%
EPS Next Y2.07%
EPS Next 2Y6.05%
EPS Next 3Y6.12%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.66%
Revenue growth 3Y4.37%
Revenue growth 5Y4.03%
Sales Q2Q%1.45%
Revenue Next Year5.42%
Revenue Next 2Y5.34%
Revenue Next 3Y4.59%
Revenue Next 5Y2.98%
EBIT growth 1Y15.88%
EBIT growth 3Y5.19%
EBIT growth 5Y8.93%
EBIT Next Year33.52%
EBIT Next 3Y13.66%
EBIT Next 5Y11.77%
FCF growth 1Y18.8%
FCF growth 3Y-3.94%
FCF growth 5Y14.77%
OCF growth 1Y19.08%
OCF growth 3Y-0.73%
OCF growth 5Y13.73%