IPSOS (IPS.PA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

EPA:IPS • FR0000073298

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This IPS.PA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. IPS.PA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • IPS had positive earnings in the past year.
  • IPS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years IPS has been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years IPS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
IPS.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFIPS.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

  • IPS's Return On Assets of 6.06% is amongst the best of the industry. IPS outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Equity value of 11.90%, IPS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
  • IPS has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.37%. This is amongst the best in the industry. IPS outperforms 80.95% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.06%
ROE 11.9%
ROIC 9.37%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
IPS.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICIPS.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 7.39%, IPS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of IPS has grown nicely.
  • The Operating Margin of IPS (11.77%) is better than 79.37% of its industry peers.
  • IPS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 67.77%, IPS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
  • IPS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.77%
PM (TTM) 7.39%
GM 67.77%
OM growth 3Y-3.1%
OM growth 5Y2.28%
PM growth 3Y-6.17%
PM growth 5Y4.39%
GM growth 3Y0.75%
GM growth 5Y1.07%
IPS.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsIPS.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

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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 no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
IPS.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingIPS.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
IPS.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsIPS.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • IPS has an Altman-Z score of 2.53. 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.
  • The Altman-Z score of IPS (2.53) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
  • IPS has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.02. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as IPS would need 3.02 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.02, IPS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.02% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.39 indicates that IPS is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of IPS (0.39) is better than 65.08% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.39
Debt/FCF 3.02
Altman-Z 2.53
ROIC/WACC1.33
WACC7.06%
IPS.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFIPS.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • IPS has a Current Ratio of 1.55. This is a normal value and indicates that IPS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With an excellent Current ratio value of 1.55, IPS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.55 indicates that IPS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With an excellent Quick ratio value of 1.55, IPS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.13% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.55
Quick Ratio 1.55
IPS.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesIPS.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. IPS.PA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for IPS have decreased by -8.48% 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 11.92% yearly.
  • IPS shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.44%.
  • Measured over the past years, IPS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.56% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.48%
EPS 3Y-3.44%
EPS 5Y11.92%
EPS Q2Q%5.95%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.44%
Revenue growth 3Y1.63%
Revenue growth 5Y6.56%
Sales Q2Q%5.18%

3.2 Future

  • IPS is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.71% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.49% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y10.9%
EPS Next 2Y8.89%
EPS Next 3Y7.71%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.63%
Revenue Next 2Y3.53%
Revenue Next 3Y3.55%
Revenue Next 5Y2.49%

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.
IPS.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesIPS.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
IPS.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesIPS.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2 4 6

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4. IPS.PA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 8.46 indicates a reasonable valuation of IPS.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, IPS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.13% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • IPS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.64, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.36, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of IPS.
  • IPS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. IPS is cheaper than 93.65% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.36. IPS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.46
Fwd PE 6.36
IPS.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsIPS.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

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 76.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • IPS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. IPS is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.11
EV/EBITDA 4.77
IPS.PA Per share dataIPS.PA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • IPS's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • IPS has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.78
PEG (5Y)0.71
EPS Next 2Y8.89%
EPS Next 3Y7.71%

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5. IPS.PA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • IPS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.55%, which is a nice return.
  • IPS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.34. IPS pays more dividend than 82.54% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, IPS pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.55%

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 Years8
Div Non Decr Years8
IPS.PA Yearly Dividends per shareIPS.PA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • IPS pays out 42.80% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
  • IPS's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP42.8%
EPS Next 2Y8.89%
EPS Next 3Y7.71%
IPS.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendIPS.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M
IPS.PA Dividend Payout.IPS.PA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.IPS.PA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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IPS.PA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

IPSOS

EPA:IPS (4/30/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

36.02

+0.56 (+1.58%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Industry Strength21.62
Industry Growth23.33
Earnings (Last)04-16
Earnings (Next)07-22
Inst Owners52.12%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners12.34%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.56B
Revenue(TTM)2.52B
Net Income(TTM)186.55M
Analysts85.45
Price Target55.62 (54.41%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.55%
Yearly Dividend1.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.34%
DP42.8%
Div Incr Years8
Div Non Decr Years8
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)-1.24%
PT rev (3m)-2.08%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.28%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.14%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.38%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.16%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.46
Fwd PE 6.36
P/S 0.62
P/FCF 7.11
P/OCF 5.15
P/B 0.99
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 4.77
EPS(TTM)4.26
EY11.83%
EPS(NY)5.66
Fwd EY15.71%
FCF(TTM)5.07
FCFY14.07%
OCF(TTM)6.99
OCFY19.41%
SpS58.44
BVpS36.28
TBVpS-3.04
PEG (NY)0.78
PEG (5Y)0.71
Graham Number58.9723 (63.72%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.06%
ROE 11.9%
ROCE 12.67%
ROIC 9.37%
ROICexc 10.84%
ROICexgc 66.66%
OM 11.77%
PM (TTM) 7.39%
GM 67.77%
FCFM 8.67%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-3.1%
OM growth 5Y2.28%
PM growth 3Y-6.17%
PM growth 5Y4.39%
GM growth 3Y0.75%
GM growth 5Y1.07%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.82
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.39
Debt/FCF 3.02
Debt/EBITDA 1.54
Cap/Depr 82.04%
Cap/Sales 3.29%
Interest Coverage 78.16
Cash Conversion 75.79%
Profit Quality 117.37%
Current Ratio 1.55
Quick Ratio 1.55
Altman-Z 2.53
F-Score5
WACC7.06%
ROIC/WACC1.33
Cap/Depr(3y)69.09%
Cap/Depr(5y)64.79%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.87%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.59%
Profit Quality(3y)129.9%
Profit Quality(5y)135.95%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.48%
EPS 3Y-3.44%
EPS 5Y11.92%
EPS Q2Q%5.95%
EPS Next Y10.9%
EPS Next 2Y8.89%
EPS Next 3Y7.71%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.44%
Revenue growth 3Y1.63%
Revenue growth 5Y6.56%
Sales Q2Q%5.18%
Revenue Next Year3.63%
Revenue Next 2Y3.53%
Revenue Next 3Y3.55%
Revenue Next 5Y2.49%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.69%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.52%
EBIT growth 5Y8.99%
EBIT Next Year36.26%
EBIT Next 3Y13.83%
EBIT Next 5Y13.31%
FCF growth 1Y-18.32%
FCF growth 3Y-6.77%
FCF growth 5Y-8.09%
OCF growth 1Y-10.75%
OCF growth 3Y-2.42%
OCF growth 5Y-3.92%

IPSOS / IPS.PA Fundamental Analysis 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.


What is the profitability of IPS stock?

IPSOS (IPS.PA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the financial health of IPSOS (IPS.PA) stock?

The financial health rating of IPSOS (IPS.PA) is 6 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for IPS stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of IPSOS (IPS.PA) is expected to grow by 10.9% in the next year.