IPSOS (IPS.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:IPS - FR0000073298 - Common Stock
32.96 EUR
+0.22 (+0.67%)
Overall IPS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated IPS against 69 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. These ratings would make IPS suitable 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.
- 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
- IPS's Return On Assets of 6.33% is amongst the best of the industry. IPS outperforms 86.76% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 12.61%, IPS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.33%, IPS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.41% 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 8.04%.
| 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
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 7.33%, IPS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
- IPS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- IPS has a better Operating Margin (11.44%) than 72.06% 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 70.59% of its industry peers.
- IPS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so IPS is still 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
- Compared to 1 year ago, IPS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.49 indicates that IPS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of IPS (2.49) is better than 85.29% 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.
- IPS's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.78 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. IPS outperforms 76.47% 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.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of IPS (0.40) is better than 63.24% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.49 |
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.
- IPS has a better Current ratio (1.38) than 73.53% of its industry peers.
- IPS has a Quick 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 Quick ratio of IPS (1.38) is better than 80.88% 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.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.66% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.03% on average over the past years.
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
- IPS is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.65% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.98% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y1.46%
EPS Next 2Y5.37%
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.
- 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
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.06, the valuation of IPS can be described as very reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, IPS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.76% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of IPS to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.32), we can say IPS is valued rather cheaply.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.87 indicates a rather cheap valuation of IPS.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of IPS indicates a rather cheap valuation: IPS is cheaper than 94.12% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- IPS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 24.30.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.87 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- IPS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. IPS is cheaper than 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, IPS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.47% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.28 |
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 decent profitability rating of IPS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)5.54
PEG (5Y)0.54
EPS Next 2Y5.37%
EPS Next 3Y5.65%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.42%, IPS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- IPS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.07. IPS pays more dividend than 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
- IPS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.86.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.42% |
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
- 39.40% 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.
DP39.4%
EPS Next 2Y5.37%
EPS Next 3Y5.65%
EPA:IPS (1/21/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
32.96
+0.22 (+0.67%)
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 Cap1.42B
Revenue(TTM)2.46B
Net Income(TTM)180.19M
Analysts85
Price Target56.8 (72.33%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.42% |
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)-2.41%
PT rev (3m)-6.99%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.38%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.01%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.87 | ||
| P/S | 0.58 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.37 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.69 | ||
| P/B | 1 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.28 |
EPS(TTM)4.09
EY12.41%
EPS(NY)5.61
Fwd EY17.03%
FCF(TTM)5.17
FCFY15.69%
OCF(TTM)7.03
OCFY21.33%
SpS56.88
BVpS33.07
TBVpS-5.97
PEG (NY)5.54
PEG (5Y)0.54
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 | 2.49 |
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)-0.6%
EPS 3Y4.88%
EPS 5Y14.97%
EPS Q2Q%-31.62%
EPS Next Y1.46%
EPS Next 2Y5.37%
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 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 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%.