SOPRA STERIA GROUP (SOP.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:SOP - FR0000050809 - Common Stock
154.5 EUR
+0.9 (+0.59%)
SOP gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 68 industry peers in the IT Services industry. While SOP has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. SOP is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year SOP was profitable.
In the past year SOP had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years SOP has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years SOP had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
SOP's Return On Assets of 4.80% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SOP outperforms 59.21% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of SOP (13.71%) is better than 65.79% of its industry peers.
SOP has a Return On Invested Capital of 11.01%. This is in the better half of the industry: SOP outperforms 71.05% of its industry peers.
SOP had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.67%. This is in line with the industry average of 11.04%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (11.01%) for SOP is above the 3 year average (10.67%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.8% | ||
| ROE | 13.71% | ||
| ROIC | 11.01% |
ROA(3y)4.16%
ROA(5y)3.75%
ROE(3y)12.07%
ROE(5y)11.05%
ROIC(3y)10.67%
ROIC(5y)9.58%
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 4.76%, SOP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.84% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SOP has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 8.80%, SOP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.79% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SOP has grown nicely.
SOP has a better Gross Margin (76.49%) than 68.42% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SOP has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.8% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.76% | ||
| GM | 76.49% |
OM growth 3Y5.51%
OM growth 5Y5.28%
PM growth 3Y2.72%
PM growth 5Y3.75%
GM growth 3Y0.74%
GM growth 5Y1.12%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
SOP has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
SOP has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for SOP has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
SOP has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.18 indicates that SOP is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
SOP has a Altman-Z score (2.18) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SOP is 3.23, which is a good value as it means it would take SOP, 3.23 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
SOP has a Debt to FCF ratio (3.23) which is in line with its industry peers.
SOP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.48. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
SOP has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.48. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SOP outperforms 48.68% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.18 |
ROIC/WACC1.78
WACC6.18%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.89 indicates that SOP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.89, SOP is doing worse than 76.32% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.89 indicates that SOP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.89, SOP is doing worse than 69.74% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.89 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 43.42% over the past year.
SOP shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 9.39% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -1.23% in the past year.
SOP shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.43% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)43.42%
EPS 3Y10.32%
EPS 5Y9.39%
EPS Q2Q%19.95%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.23%
Revenue growth 3Y7.25%
Revenue growth 5Y5.43%
Sales Q2Q%-3.58%
3.2 Future
SOP is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 2.39% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, SOP will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.83% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-9.1%
EPS Next 2Y-1.61%
EPS Next 3Y1.26%
EPS Next 5Y2.39%
Revenue Next Year-3.42%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.01%
Revenue Next 3Y0.38%
Revenue Next 5Y2.83%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.41, the valuation of SOP can be described as very reasonable.
SOP's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SOP is cheaper than 90.79% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.92. SOP is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.80 indicates a reasonable valuation of SOP.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SOP is valued cheaper than 85.53% of the companies in the same industry.
SOP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.46.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.8 |
4.2 Price Multiples
72.37% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SOP, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SOP is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.89% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.21 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
SOP has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.22
EPS Next 2Y-1.61%
EPS Next 3Y1.26%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SOP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.01%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.41, SOP pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
SOP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.01% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of SOP grows each year by 20.50%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.5%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
33.43% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SOP. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of SOP is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP33.43%
EPS Next 2Y-1.61%
EPS Next 3Y1.26%
EPA:SOP (12/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
154.5
+0.9 (+0.59%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners44.57%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.18%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.17B
Revenue(TTM)5.67B
Net Income(TTM)269.80M
Analysts82.86
Price Target203.9 (31.97%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.01% |
Yearly Dividend4.72
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.5%
DP33.43%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years3
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)-2.96%
PT rev (3m)-12.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.18%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.87%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.8 | ||
| P/S | 0.56 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.92 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.78 | ||
| P/B | 1.61 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.21 |
EPS(TTM)13.54
EY8.76%
EPS(NY)17.56
Fwd EY11.36%
FCF(TTM)19.52
FCFY12.63%
OCF(TTM)22.79
OCFY14.75%
SpS275.97
BVpS95.8
TBVpS-30.03
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.22
Graham Number170.83
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.8% | ||
| ROE | 13.71% | ||
| ROCE | 15.06% | ||
| ROIC | 11.01% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.52% | ||
| ROICexgc | 62.81% | ||
| OM | 8.8% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.76% | ||
| GM | 76.49% | ||
| FCFM | 7.07% |
ROA(3y)4.16%
ROA(5y)3.75%
ROE(3y)12.07%
ROE(5y)11.05%
ROIC(3y)10.67%
ROIC(5y)9.58%
ROICexc(3y)11.97%
ROICexc(5y)10.63%
ROICexgc(3y)121.68%
ROICexgc(5y)90.7%
ROCE(3y)14.59%
ROCE(5y)13.1%
ROICexgc growth 3Y39.77%
ROICexgc growth 5Y23.23%
ROICexc growth 3Y10.54%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.39%
OM growth 3Y5.51%
OM growth 5Y5.28%
PM growth 3Y2.72%
PM growth 5Y3.75%
GM growth 3Y0.74%
GM growth 5Y1.12%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.01
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.23 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.35 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 34.15% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.18% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 15.45 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 67.3% | ||
| Profit Quality | 148.67% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.18 |
F-Score8
WACC6.18%
ROIC/WACC1.78
Cap/Depr(3y)38%
Cap/Depr(5y)32.61%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.66%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.48%
Profit Quality(3y)227.03%
Profit Quality(5y)244.93%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)43.42%
EPS 3Y10.32%
EPS 5Y9.39%
EPS Q2Q%19.95%
EPS Next Y-9.1%
EPS Next 2Y-1.61%
EPS Next 3Y1.26%
EPS Next 5Y2.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.23%
Revenue growth 3Y7.25%
Revenue growth 5Y5.43%
Sales Q2Q%-3.58%
Revenue Next Year-3.42%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.01%
Revenue Next 3Y0.38%
Revenue Next 5Y2.83%
EBIT growth 1Y1.09%
EBIT growth 3Y13.16%
EBIT growth 5Y11%
EBIT Next Year30.16%
EBIT Next 3Y11.79%
EBIT Next 5Y8.81%
FCF growth 1Y-13.69%
FCF growth 3Y12.48%
FCF growth 5Y9.29%
OCF growth 1Y-16.54%
OCF growth 3Y12.31%
OCF growth 5Y9.2%
SOPRA STERIA GROUP / SOP.PA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for SOP stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to SOP.PA.
Can you provide the valuation status for SOPRA STERIA GROUP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to SOPRA STERIA GROUP (SOP.PA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for SOPRA STERIA GROUP?
SOPRA STERIA GROUP (SOP.PA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for SOP stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SOPRA STERIA GROUP (SOP.PA) is 11.41 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.61.
What is the earnings growth outlook for SOPRA STERIA GROUP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of SOPRA STERIA GROUP (SOP.PA) is expected to decline by -9.1% in the next year.