IPSOS (IPS.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:IPS - Euronext Paris - Matif - FR0000073298 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
IPS gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 66 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 may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth 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.
IPS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years IPS has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years IPS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.02%, IPS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.85% of the companies in the same industry.
IPS has a better Return On Equity (12.96%) than 71.21% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 11.34%, IPS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.42% 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 8.01%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (11.34%) for IPS is above the 3 year average (11.20%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.02% | ||
| ROE | 12.96% | ||
| ROIC | 11.34% |
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 8.38%, IPS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.30% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of IPS has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 12.39%, IPS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.30% of the companies in the same industry.
IPS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
IPS's Gross Margin of 68.74% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. IPS outperforms 65.15% 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 | 12.39% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.38% | ||
| GM | 68.74% |
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.
The number of shares outstanding for IPS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
IPS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.65 indicates that IPS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of IPS (2.65) is better than 89.39% of its industry peers.
IPS has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.90. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.90 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.90, IPS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.85% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.10 indicates that IPS is not too dependend on debt financing.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.10, IPS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.9 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.65 |
ROIC/WACC1.73
WACC6.56%
2.3 Liquidity
IPS has a Current Ratio of 1.12. 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 Current ratio (1.12) which is in line with its industry peers.
IPS has a Quick Ratio of 1.12. This is a normal value and indicates that IPS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
IPS's Quick ratio of 1.12 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. IPS outperforms 62.12% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.12 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 29.65% over the past year.
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 2.13% 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)29.65%
EPS 3Y4.88%
EPS 5Y14.97%
EPS Q2Q%23.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.13%
Revenue growth 3Y4.37%
Revenue growth 5Y4.03%
Sales Q2Q%-0.03%
3.2 Future
IPS is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.58% yearly.
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 Y7.77%
EPS Next 2Y7.2%
EPS Next 3Y6.58%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.44%
Revenue Next 2Y4.11%
Revenue Next 3Y3.41%
Revenue Next 5Y2.98%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 9.04, the valuation of IPS can be described as reasonable.
IPS's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. IPS is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
IPS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.18.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.71, the valuation of IPS can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, IPS is valued cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of IPS to the average of the S&P500 Index (35.34), we can say IPS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.71 |
4.2 Price Multiples
IPS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, IPS is valued a bit cheaper than 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.82 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of IPS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.16
PEG (5Y)0.6
EPS Next 2Y7.2%
EPS Next 3Y6.58%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
IPS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.25%, which is a nice return.
IPS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.29.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, IPS pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.25% |
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
34.83% 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.
DP34.83%
EPS Next 2Y7.2%
EPS Next 3Y6.58%
EPA:IPS (7/16/2025, 5:29:58 PM)
42.02
-0.12 (-0.28%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners50.22%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners11.67%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.82B
Analysts85
Price Target64.6 (53.74%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.25% |
Yearly Dividend1.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.34%
DP34.83%
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)-3.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.55%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.67%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.71 | ||
| P/S | 0.74 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.77 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.36 | ||
| P/B | 1.15 | ||
| P/tB | 249.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.82 |
EPS(TTM)4.65
EY11.07%
EPS(NY)5.45
Fwd EY12.97%
FCF(TTM)6.21
FCFY14.77%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY18.64%
SpS56.5
BVpS36.52
TBVpS0.17
PEG (NY)1.16
PEG (5Y)0.6
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.02% | ||
| ROE | 12.96% | ||
| ROCE | 15.82% | ||
| ROIC | 11.34% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.59% | ||
| ROICexgc | 72.24% | ||
| OM | 12.39% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.38% | ||
| GM | 68.74% | ||
| FCFM | 10.98% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.84
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.9 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.4 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 77.13% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.88% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 23.03 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 85.99% | ||
| Profit Quality | 131.07% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.65 |
F-Score7
WACC6.56%
ROIC/WACC1.73
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)29.65%
EPS 3Y4.88%
EPS 5Y14.97%
EPS Q2Q%23.09%
EPS Next Y7.77%
EPS Next 2Y7.2%
EPS Next 3Y6.58%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.13%
Revenue growth 3Y4.37%
Revenue growth 5Y4.03%
Sales Q2Q%-0.03%
Revenue Next Year4.44%
Revenue Next 2Y4.11%
Revenue Next 3Y3.41%
Revenue Next 5Y2.98%
EBIT growth 1Y15.88%
EBIT growth 3Y5.19%
EBIT growth 5Y8.93%
EBIT Next Year33.52%
EBIT Next 3Y13.66%
EBIT Next 5Y11.77%
FCF growth 1Y18.8%
FCF growth 3Y-3.94%
FCF growth 5Y14.77%
OCF growth 1Y19.08%
OCF growth 3Y-0.73%
OCF growth 5Y13.73%