IPSOS (IPS.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:IPS - FR0000073298 - Common Stock
34.54 EUR
+0.58 (+1.71%)
Taking everything into account, IPS scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. IPS was compared to 67 industry peers in the Media industry. IPS scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. IPS is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. 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
In the past year IPS was profitable.
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
IPS's Return On Assets of 6.33% is amongst the best of the industry. IPS outperforms 86.76% of its industry peers.
IPS's Return On Equity of 12.61% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. IPS outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
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 7.95%.
| 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.
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 72.06% 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 67.65% 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.
IPS has less shares outstanding than it did 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 2.53 indicates that IPS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of IPS (2.53) is better than 88.24% 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 has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.78. This is in the better half of the industry: IPS outperforms 76.47% 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 66.18% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.53 |
ROIC/WACC1.44
WACC6.48%
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 76.47% 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.
IPS has a better Quick ratio (1.38) than 83.82% of its industry peers.
| 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 -0.60%.
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.
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
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 8.44 indicates a reasonable valuation of IPS.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, IPS is valued cheaper than 83.82% 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 27.19.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.15, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of IPS.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, IPS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.65% of the companies are valued more expensively.
IPS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.15 |
4.2 Price Multiples
IPS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. IPS is cheaper than 63.24% of the companies in the same industry.
IPS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. IPS is cheaper than 72.06% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.49 |
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)5.8
PEG (5Y)0.56
EPS Next 2Y5.37%
EPS Next 3Y5.65%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
IPS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.45%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.27, IPS pays a better dividend. On top of this IPS pays more dividend than 82.35% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, IPS pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.45% |
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
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 (1/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
34.54
+0.58 (+1.71%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners51.3%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners12.34%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.49B
Revenue(TTM)2.46B
Net Income(TTM)180.19M
Analysts85
Price Target58.2 (68.5%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.45% |
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-4.7%
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 | 8.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.15 | ||
| P/S | 0.61 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.68 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.91 | ||
| P/B | 1.04 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.49 |
EPS(TTM)4.09
EY11.84%
EPS(NY)5.61
Fwd EY16.25%
FCF(TTM)5.17
FCFY14.97%
OCF(TTM)7.03
OCFY20.35%
SpS56.88
BVpS33.07
TBVpS-5.97
PEG (NY)5.8
PEG (5Y)0.56
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 | 2.53 |
F-Score5
WACC6.48%
ROIC/WACC1.44
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 7 / 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 8 / 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%.