IPSOS (IPS.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:IPS • FR0000073298
30.96 EUR
-0.3 (-0.96%)
Last: Feb 12, 2026, 07:00 PM
Overall IPS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated IPS against 67 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 is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. IPS also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make IPS a good candidate 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
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.33%, IPS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.36% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Equity of IPS (12.61%) is better than 74.24% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.33%, IPS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.79% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for IPS is above the industry average of 8.39%.
| 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 77.27% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of IPS has grown nicely.
- IPS's Operating Margin of 11.44% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. IPS outperforms 71.21% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of IPS has grown nicely.
- IPS's Gross Margin of 68.67% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. IPS outperforms 71.21% 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 | 11.44% | ||
| 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. 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for IPS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, IPS has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for IPS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- IPS has an Altman-Z score of 2.47. 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 has a better Altman-Z score (2.47) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
- IPS has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.78. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as IPS would need 2.78 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.78, IPS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.76% of the companies in the same industry.
- IPS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.40. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.40, IPS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.15% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.47 |
ROIC/WACC1.45
WACC6.42%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.38 indicates that IPS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of IPS (1.38) is better than 74.24% 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 Quick ratio of 1.38. This is amongst the best in the industry. IPS outperforms 81.82% 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 -0.60% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 14.97% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.65% 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 Y0.46%
EPS Next 2Y5.2%
EPS Next 3Y5.65%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.36%
Revenue Next 2Y4.56%
Revenue Next 3Y4.03%
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.
- 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 7.57, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of IPS.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, IPS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.85% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of IPS to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.67), we can say IPS is valued rather cheaply.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.53 indicates a rather cheap valuation of IPS.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, IPS is valued cheaper than 92.42% of the companies in the same industry.
- IPS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 27.69, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.57 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.53 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of IPS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: IPS is cheaper than 63.64% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of IPS indicates a rather cheap valuation: IPS is cheaper than 81.82% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.99 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.11 |
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.
- The decent profitability rating of IPS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)16.59
PEG (5Y)0.51
EPS Next 2Y5.2%
EPS Next 3Y5.65%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- IPS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.52%, which is a nice return.
- IPS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.16. IPS pays more dividend than 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, IPS pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.52% |
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
- IPS pays out 39.40% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of IPS is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP39.4%
EPS Next 2Y5.2%
EPS Next 3Y5.65%
EPA:IPS (2/12/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
30.96
-0.3 (-0.96%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)10-23 2025-10-23
Earnings (Next)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Inst Owners51.3%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners12.34%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.34B
Revenue(TTM)2.46B
Net Income(TTM)180.19M
Analysts85
Price Target56.83 (83.56%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.52% |
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)-2.37%
PT rev (3m)-3.63%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.98%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.98%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.57 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.53 | ||
| P/S | 0.54 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.99 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.4 | ||
| P/B | 0.94 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.11 |
EPS(TTM)4.09
EY13.21%
EPS(NY)5.6
Fwd EY18.08%
FCF(TTM)5.17
FCFY16.7%
OCF(TTM)7.03
OCFY22.71%
SpS56.88
BVpS33.07
TBVpS-5.97
PEG (NY)16.59
PEG (5Y)0.51
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 | 2.47 |
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)-0.6%
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 Year4.36%
Revenue Next 2Y4.56%
Revenue Next 3Y4.03%
Revenue Next 5Y2.98%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.84%
EBIT growth 3Y5.19%
EBIT growth 5Y8.93%
EBIT Next Year27.14%
EBIT Next 3Y12.46%
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 8 / 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 7 / 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 8 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 39.4%.