IPSOS (IPS.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:IPS - FR0000073298 - Common Stock
34.04 EUR
+0.08 (+0.24%)
Overall IPS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated IPS against 63 industry peers in the Media industry. IPS has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. IPS has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. Finally 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.
IPS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years IPS has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years IPS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.31%, IPS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.48% of the companies in the same industry.
IPS has a Return On Equity of 12.58%. This is in the better half of the industry: IPS outperforms 77.42% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.32%, IPS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.87% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for IPS is above the industry average of 7.72%.
| 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
IPS's Profit Margin of 7.32% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. IPS outperforms 79.03% of its industry peers.
IPS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
IPS has a better Operating Margin (11.43%) than 74.19% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of IPS has grown nicely.
IPS has a better Gross Margin (68.67%) than 67.74% of its industry peers.
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
Compared to 5 years ago, IPS has less shares outstanding
IPS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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.
IPS's Altman-Z score of 2.52 is amongst the best of the industry. IPS outperforms 88.71% 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 Debt to FCF ratio of 2.78. This is in the better half of the industry: IPS outperforms 74.19% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.40 indicates that IPS is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of IPS (0.40) is better than 66.13% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.52 |
ROIC/WACC1.43
WACC6.51%
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.
The Current ratio of IPS (1.38) is better than 74.19% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.38 indicates that IPS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 1.38, IPS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.65% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.38 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.38 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
IPS shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -0.66%.
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.
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
IPS is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.68% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.98% on average over the next years.
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
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 8.32 indicates a reasonable valuation of IPS.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, IPS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.10% of the companies are valued more expensively.
IPS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.91, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.91, the valuation of IPS can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of IPS indicates a rather cheap valuation: IPS is cheaper than 91.94% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.92, IPS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.91 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of IPS is on the same level as its industry peers.
IPS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. IPS is cheaper than 72.58% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.41 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates IPS does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
IPS has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.9
PEG (5Y)0.56
EPS Next 2Y6.68%
EPS Next 3Y6.68%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.22%, IPS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.18, IPS pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
IPS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.34.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.22% |
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
39.63% 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.
DP39.63%
EPS Next 2Y6.68%
EPS Next 3Y6.68%
EPA:IPS (10/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
34.04
+0.08 (+0.24%)
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 Cap1.47B
Revenue(TTM)2.46B
Net Income(TTM)179.76M
Analysts85
Price Target61.07 (79.41%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.22% |
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-5.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.78%
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)0.94%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.91 | ||
| P/S | 0.6 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.59 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.84 | ||
| P/B | 1.03 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.41 |
EPS(TTM)4.09
EY12.02%
EPS(NY)5.75
Fwd EY16.91%
FCF(TTM)5.16
FCFY15.17%
OCF(TTM)7.03
OCFY20.66%
SpS56.88
BVpS33.07
TBVpS-5.97
PEG (NY)2.9
PEG (5Y)0.56
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 | 2.52 |
F-Score5
WACC6.51%
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)-0.66%
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 6 / 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 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 39.63%.