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.
1. IPS.PA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year IPS was profitable.
- In the past year IPS had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years IPS has always 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 6.06%, IPS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- IPS's Return On Equity of 11.90% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. IPS outperforms 70.31% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.61%, IPS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.06% | ||
| ROE | 11.9% | ||
| ROIC | 9.61% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 7.39%, IPS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.13% of the companies in the same industry.
- IPS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 12.07%, IPS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.56% 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 67.77%. This is in the better half of the industry: IPS outperforms 70.31% 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 | 12.07% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.39% | ||
| GM | 67.77% |
OM growth 3Y-2.51%
OM growth 5Y2.65%
PM growth 3Y-6.17%
PM growth 5Y4.39%
GM growth 3Y0.75%
GM growth 5Y1.07%
2. IPS.PA Health Analysis
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.
- There is no outstanding debt for IPS. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.51 indicates that IPS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.51, IPS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.38% of the companies in the same industry.
- IPS has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.09. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as IPS would need 3.09 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of IPS (3.09) is better than 68.75% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.39 indicates that IPS is not too dependend on debt financing.
- IPS has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.39) than 64.06% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.39 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.09 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.51 |
ROIC/WACC1.37
WACC7.02%
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.
- IPS has a better Current ratio (1.55) than 82.81% of its industry peers.
- IPS has a Quick 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 Quick ratio value of 1.55, IPS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.94% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.55 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.55 |
3. IPS.PA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for IPS have decreased by -8.30% 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 11.93% yearly.
- IPS shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.44%.
- IPS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.56% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.3%
EPS 3Y-3.42%
EPS 5Y11.93%
EPS Q2Q%6.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.44%
Revenue growth 3Y1.63%
Revenue growth 5Y6.56%
Sales Q2Q%5.18%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.71% on average over the next years.
- 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
- 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. IPS.PA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- IPS is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.03.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, IPS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.81% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- IPS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.79.
- IPS is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.06.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, IPS is valued cheaper than 90.63% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 38.88. IPS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.06 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, IPS is valued a bit cheaper than 78.13% 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 73.44% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.52 |
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.
- The decent profitability rating of IPS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.74
PEG (5Y)0.67
EPS Next 2Y8.89%
EPS Next 3Y7.71%
5. IPS.PA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- IPS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.03%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.34, IPS pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, IPS pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.03% |
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 Years8
Div Non Decr Years8
5.3 Sustainability
- 42.80% of the earnings are spent on dividend by IPS. 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 Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
EPA:IPS (4/23/2026, 9:25:10 AM)
34.3
+0.06 (+0.18%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)04-16 2026-04-16
Earnings (Next)07-22 2026-07-22
Inst Owners52.12%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners12.34%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.48B
Revenue(TTM)2.52B
Net Income(TTM)186.55M
Analysts85.45
Price Target57.08 (66.41%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.03% |
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)0.44%
PT rev (3m)0.48%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.28%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.83%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.67%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.16%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.06 | ||
| P/S | 0.59 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.77 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.91 | ||
| P/B | 0.95 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.52 |
EPS(TTM)4.27
EY12.45%
EPS(NY)5.66
Fwd EY16.5%
FCF(TTM)5.07
FCFY14.78%
OCF(TTM)6.99
OCFY20.38%
SpS58.44
BVpS36.28
TBVpS-3.04
PEG (NY)0.74
PEG (5Y)0.67
Graham Number59.0415 (72.13%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.06% | ||
| ROE | 11.9% | ||
| ROCE | 12.99% | ||
| ROIC | 9.61% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.12% | ||
| ROICexgc | 68.36% | ||
| OM | 12.07% | ||
| 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-2.51%
OM growth 5Y2.65%
PM growth 3Y-6.17%
PM growth 5Y4.39%
GM growth 3Y0.75%
GM growth 5Y1.07%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.82
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.39 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.09 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.51 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 82.04% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.29% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 80.15 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 74.38% | ||
| Profit Quality | 117.37% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.55 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.51 |
F-Score5
WACC7.02%
ROIC/WACC1.37
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)-8.3%
EPS 3Y-3.42%
EPS 5Y11.93%
EPS Q2Q%6.23%
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 1Y0.81%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.92%
EBIT growth 5Y9.39%
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.