IPSOS (IPS.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:IPS - FR0000073298 - Common Stock
33.96 EUR
-0.8 (-2.3%)
IPS gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 69 industry peers in the Media industry. IPS gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. IPS is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally IPS also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes IPS very considerable 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.
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.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 6.31%, IPS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.76% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 12.58%, IPS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
IPS has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.32%. This is amongst the best in the industry. IPS outperforms 80.88% of its industry peers.
IPS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.20%. This is above the industry average of 8.16%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.31% | ||
| ROE | 12.58% | ||
| ROIC | 9.32% |
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
The Profit Margin of IPS (7.32%) is better than 76.47% of its industry peers.
IPS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 11.43%, IPS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.06% of the companies in the same industry.
IPS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
IPS has a Gross Margin of 68.67%. This is in the better half of the industry: IPS outperforms 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 | 11.43% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.32% | ||
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), IPS is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, IPS has less shares outstanding
IPS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, IPS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.53, IPS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of IPS is 2.78, which is a good value as it means it would take IPS, 2.78 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.78, IPS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.94% of the companies in the same industry.
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
WACC6.49%
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 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
The earnings per share for IPS have decreased by -0.66% in the last 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 0.66% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.03% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.66%
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.
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 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.
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
IPS is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.30.
IPS's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. IPS is cheaper than 83.82% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of IPS to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.17), we can say IPS is valued rather cheaply.
IPS is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.05.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of IPS indicates a rather cheap valuation: IPS is cheaper than 92.65% 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 23.79.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.05 |
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.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of IPS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: IPS is cheaper than 72.06% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.58 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.5 |
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 excellent profitability rating of IPS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)5.71
PEG (5Y)0.55
EPS Next 2Y5.37%
EPS Next 3Y5.65%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
IPS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.40%, which is a nice return.
IPS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.29. IPS pays more dividend than 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, IPS pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.4% |
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
39.63% 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.
DP39.63%
EPS Next 2Y5.37%
EPS Next 3Y5.65%
EPA:IPS (1/7/2026, 4:54:25 PM)
33.96
-0.8 (-2.3%)
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 Cap1.47B
Revenue(TTM)2.46B
Net Income(TTM)179.76M
Analysts85
Price Target58.2 (71.38%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.4% |
Yearly Dividend1.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.34%
DP39.63%
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 | 8.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.05 | ||
| P/S | 0.6 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.58 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.83 | ||
| P/B | 1.03 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.5 |
EPS(TTM)4.09
EY12.04%
EPS(NY)5.61
Fwd EY16.53%
FCF(TTM)5.16
FCFY15.21%
OCF(TTM)7.03
OCFY20.71%
SpS56.88
BVpS33.07
TBVpS-5.97
PEG (NY)5.71
PEG (5Y)0.55
Graham Number55.17
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.31% | ||
| ROE | 12.58% | ||
| ROCE | 13% | ||
| ROIC | 9.32% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.54% | ||
| ROICexgc | 47.48% | ||
| OM | 11.43% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.32% | ||
| GM | 68.67% | ||
| FCFM | 9.08% |
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 | 84.34% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.29% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 19.56 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 80.68% | ||
| Profit Quality | 124.1% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.38 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.38 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.53 |
F-Score5
WACC6.49%
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)-0.66%
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-1.89%
EBIT growth 3Y5.19%
EBIT growth 5Y8.93%
EBIT Next Year27.14%
EBIT Next 3Y12.46%
EBIT Next 5Y11.77%
FCF growth 1Y-7.6%
FCF growth 3Y-3.94%
FCF growth 5Y14.77%
OCF growth 1Y2.85%
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 39.63%.