IPSOS (IPS.PA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
EPA:IPS • FR0000073298
35.23 EUR
+0.87 (+2.53%)
Last: Mar 4, 2026, 04:02 PM
This IPS.PA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
Overall IPS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated IPS against 65 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 is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing. IPS also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes IPS very considerable for dividend investing!
1. IPS.PA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year IPS was profitable.
- IPS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years IPS has 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 6.33% is amongst the best of the industry. IPS outperforms 87.69% of its industry peers.
- IPS has a better Return On Equity (12.61%) than 75.38% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of IPS (9.33%) is better than 83.08% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for IPS is above the industry average of 7.97%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.33% | ||
| ROE | 12.61% | ||
| ROIC | 9.33% |
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
- IPS's Profit Margin of 7.33% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. IPS outperforms 78.46% of its industry peers.
- IPS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 11.44%, IPS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.31% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 72.31% 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 | 11.44% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.33% | ||
| 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. 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.
- IPS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- 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
- IPS has an Altman-Z score of 2.52. This is not the best score and indicates that IPS is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 2.52, IPS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.15% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 Debt to FCF ratio of 2.78. This is in the better half of the industry: IPS outperforms 76.92% 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.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.40, IPS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.62% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.52 |
ROIC/WACC1.43
WACC6.54%
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 better Current ratio (1.38) than 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.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.38, IPS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.46% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.38 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.38 |
3. IPS.PA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for IPS have decreased by -0.60% in the last year.
- IPS shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 14.97% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, IPS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.66% in the last 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)-0.6%
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, IPS will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.65% on average per year.
- 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 Y0.46%
EPS Next 2Y5.2%
EPS Next 3Y5.65%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.28%
Revenue Next 2Y4.46%
Revenue Next 3Y3.96%
Revenue Next 5Y2.98%
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. IPS.PA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.61, the valuation of IPS can be described as very reasonable.
- IPS's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. IPS is cheaper than 78.46% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.83. IPS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.29, the valuation of IPS can be described as very cheap.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, IPS is valued cheaper than 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.95. IPS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.29 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as IPS.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of IPS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: IPS is cheaper than 73.85% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.47 |
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)18.87
PEG (5Y)0.58
EPS Next 2Y5.2%
EPS Next 3Y5.65%
5. IPS.PA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- IPS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.68%, which is a nice return.
- IPS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.49.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, IPS pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.68% |
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
- IPS pays out 39.40% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- IPS's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP39.4%
EPS Next 2Y5.2%
EPS Next 3Y5.65%
IPS.PA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
EPA:IPS (3/4/2026, 4:02:16 PM)
35.23
+0.87 (+2.53%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)02-24 2026-02-24/amc
Earnings (Next)04-16 2026-04-16
Inst Owners51.3%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners12.34%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.52B
Revenue(TTM)2.46B
Net Income(TTM)180.19M
Analysts85
Price Target56.83 (61.31%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.68% |
Yearly Dividend1.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.34%
DP39.4%
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)0.04%
PT rev (3m)-2.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.98%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.08%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.29 | ||
| P/S | 0.62 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.81 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.01 | ||
| P/B | 1.07 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.47 |
EPS(TTM)4.09
EY11.61%
EPS(NY)5.6
Fwd EY15.89%
FCF(TTM)5.17
FCFY14.68%
OCF(TTM)7.03
OCFY19.96%
SpS56.88
BVpS33.07
TBVpS-5.97
PEG (NY)18.87
PEG (5Y)0.58
Graham Number55.17
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.33% | ||
| ROE | 12.61% | ||
| ROCE | 13.01% | ||
| ROIC | 9.33% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.55% | ||
| ROICexgc | 47.5% | ||
| OM | 11.44% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.33% | ||
| GM | 68.67% | ||
| FCFM | 9.09% |
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 | 84.51% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.27% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 19.74 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 80.76% | ||
| Profit Quality | 123.96% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.38 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.38 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.52 |
F-Score5
WACC6.54%
ROIC/WACC1.43
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)-0.6%
EPS 3Y4.88%
EPS 5Y14.97%
EPS Q2Q%-31.62%
EPS Next Y0.46%
EPS Next 2Y5.2%
EPS Next 3Y5.65%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.66%
Revenue growth 3Y4.37%
Revenue growth 5Y4.03%
Sales Q2Q%1.45%
Revenue Next Year4.28%
Revenue Next 2Y4.46%
Revenue Next 3Y3.96%
Revenue Next 5Y2.98%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.84%
EBIT growth 3Y5.19%
EBIT growth 5Y8.93%
EBIT Next Year27.09%
EBIT Next 3Y12.31%
EBIT Next 5Y11.77%
FCF growth 1Y-7.49%
FCF growth 3Y-3.94%
FCF growth 5Y14.77%
OCF growth 1Y2.83%
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 6 / 10 to IPS.PA.
Can you provide the valuation status for IPSOS?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to IPSOS (IPS.PA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for IPSOS?
IPSOS (IPS.PA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for IPS stock?
The financial health rating of IPSOS (IPS.PA) is 7 / 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 39.4%.