IPSOS (IPS.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:IPS - FR0000073298 - Common Stock
31.7 EUR
-0.06 (-0.19%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to IPS. IPS was compared to 66 industry peers in the Media industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making IPS a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. IPS has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. IPS also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes IPS very considerable for value and dividend investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
IPS had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year IPS had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years IPS has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years IPS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
IPS's Return On Assets of 6.31% is amongst the best of the industry. IPS outperforms 86.15% of its industry peers.
IPS has a Return On Equity of 12.58%. This is in the better half of the industry: IPS outperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
IPS has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.32%. This is amongst the best in the industry. IPS outperforms 83.08% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for IPS is above the industry average of 7.59%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.31% | ||
| ROE | 12.58% | ||
| ROIC | 9.32% |
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
The Profit Margin of IPS (7.32%) is better than 78.46% of its industry peers.
IPS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
IPS's Operating Margin of 11.43% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. IPS outperforms 73.85% of its industry peers.
IPS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 68.67%, IPS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.23% 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 | 11.43% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.32% | ||
| GM | 68.67% |
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, IPS has less shares outstanding
IPS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for IPS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.47 indicates that IPS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of IPS (2.47) is better than 87.69% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of IPS is 2.78, which is a good value as it means it would take IPS, 2.78 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
IPS has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.78) than 75.38% of its industry peers.
IPS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.40. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
IPS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.40. This is in the better half of the industry: IPS outperforms 64.62% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.47 |
ROIC/WACC1.45
WACC6.42%
2.3 Liquidity
IPS has a Current Ratio of 1.38. 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 Current ratio of 1.38. This is in the better half of the industry: IPS outperforms 72.31% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.38 indicates that IPS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
IPS has a better Quick ratio (1.38) than 78.46% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.38 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.38 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for IPS have decreased by -0.66% 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 14.97% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.66% in the past year.
IPS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.03% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.66%
EPS 3Y4.88%
EPS 5Y14.97%
EPS Q2Q%-31.62%
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 6.68% on average over the next years.
IPS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.98% yearly.
EPS Next Y2.87%
EPS Next 2Y6.68%
EPS Next 3Y6.68%
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.
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
IPS is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.75.
89.23% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than IPS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.83. IPS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.51, the valuation of IPS can be described as very cheap.
IPS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. IPS is cheaper than 90.77% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 32.68. IPS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.51 |
4.2 Price Multiples
61.54% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than IPS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
75.38% 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 | 6.14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.16 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of IPS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.7
PEG (5Y)0.52
EPS Next 2Y6.68%
EPS Next 3Y6.68%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
IPS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.57%, which is a nice return.
IPS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 6.19. IPS pays more dividend than 81.54% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, IPS pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.57% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of IPS grows each year by 13.34%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.34%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years7
5.3 Sustainability
39.63% of the earnings are spent on dividend by IPS. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
IPS's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP39.63%
EPS Next 2Y6.68%
EPS Next 3Y6.68%
EPA:IPS (11/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
31.7
-0.06 (-0.19%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners52.14%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners12.34%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.37B
Revenue(TTM)2.46B
Net Income(TTM)179.76M
Analysts85
Price Target58.97 (86.03%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.57% |
Yearly Dividend1.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.34%
DP39.63%
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)-3.44%
PT rev (3m)-8.72%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.55%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.35%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.51 | ||
| P/S | 0.56 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.14 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.51 | ||
| P/B | 0.96 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.16 |
EPS(TTM)4.09
EY12.9%
EPS(NY)5.75
Fwd EY18.15%
FCF(TTM)5.16
FCFY16.29%
OCF(TTM)7.03
OCFY22.18%
SpS56.88
BVpS33.07
TBVpS-5.97
PEG (NY)2.7
PEG (5Y)0.52
Graham Number55.17
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.31% | ||
| ROE | 12.58% | ||
| ROCE | 13% | ||
| ROIC | 9.32% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.54% | ||
| ROICexgc | 47.48% | ||
| OM | 11.43% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.32% | ||
| GM | 68.67% | ||
| FCFM | 9.08% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc 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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.86
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.78 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.53 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 84.34% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.29% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 19.56 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 80.68% | ||
| Profit Quality | 124.1% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.38 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.38 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.47 |
F-Score5
WACC6.42%
ROIC/WACC1.45
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)-0.66%
EPS 3Y4.88%
EPS 5Y14.97%
EPS Q2Q%-31.62%
EPS Next Y2.87%
EPS Next 2Y6.68%
EPS Next 3Y6.68%
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 1Y-1.89%
EBIT growth 3Y5.19%
EBIT growth 5Y8.93%
EBIT Next Year23.42%
EBIT Next 3Y13.09%
EBIT Next 5Y11.77%
FCF growth 1Y-7.6%
FCF growth 3Y-3.94%
FCF growth 5Y14.77%
OCF growth 1Y2.85%
OCF growth 3Y-0.73%
OCF growth 5Y13.73%
IPSOS / IPS.PA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of IPSOS (IPS.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to IPS.PA.
What is the valuation status of IPSOS (IPS.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to IPSOS (IPS.PA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for IPSOS?
IPSOS (IPS.PA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the financial health of IPSOS (IPS.PA) stock?
The financial health rating of IPSOS (IPS.PA) is 7 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of IPSOS (IPS.PA) stock?
The dividend rating of IPSOS (IPS.PA) is 8 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 39.63%.