SOPRA STERIA GROUP (SOP.PA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
EPA:SOP • FR0000050809
Current stock price
112.5 EUR
-8.2 (-6.79%)
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This SOP.PA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. SOP.PA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- SOP had positive earnings in the past year.
- SOP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years SOP has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years SOP had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- SOP has a better Return On Assets (5.23%) than 64.94% of its industry peers.
- SOP has a better Return On Equity (14.21%) than 70.13% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 11.49%, SOP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.22% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SOP is in line with the industry average of 11.58%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (11.38%) for SOP is below the current ROIC(11.49%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.23% | ||
| ROE | 14.21% | ||
| ROIC | 11.49% |
ROA(3y)4.23%
ROA(5y)4.33%
ROE(3y)12.34%
ROE(5y)12.36%
ROIC(3y)11.38%
ROIC(5y)10.92%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of SOP (5.25%) is better than 66.23% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SOP has grown nicely.
- SOP has a Operating Margin of 8.80%. This is in the better half of the industry: SOP outperforms 64.94% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SOP has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 76.23%, SOP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.53% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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) | 5.25% | ||
| GM | 76.23% |
OM growth 3Y3.56%
OM growth 5Y7.31%
PM growth 3Y2.65%
PM growth 5Y15.97%
GM growth 3Y1.13%
GM growth 5Y0.45%
2. SOP.PA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SOP is creating value.
- SOP has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, SOP has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for SOP has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.07 indicates that SOP is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- SOP's Altman-Z score of 2.07 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SOP outperforms 48.05% of its industry peers.
- SOP has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.42. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as SOP would need 2.42 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.42, SOP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.83% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.41 indicates that SOP is not too dependend on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.41, SOP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.84% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.41 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.42 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.07 |
ROIC/WACC1.94
WACC5.93%
2.3 Liquidity
- SOP has a Current Ratio of 0.93. This is a bad value and indicates that SOP is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 0.93, SOP is not doing good in the industry: 72.73% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- SOP has a Quick Ratio of 0.93. This is a bad value and indicates that SOP is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- SOP has a Quick ratio of 0.93. This is in the lower half of the industry: SOP underperforms 66.23% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.93 |
3. SOP.PA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- SOP shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 22.81%, which is quite impressive.
- Measured over the past years, SOP shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 23.58% on average per year.
- The Revenue has decreased by -2.23% in the past year.
- SOP shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.79% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)22.81%
EPS 3Y7.71%
EPS 5Y23.58%
EPS Q2Q%25.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.23%
Revenue growth 3Y3.45%
Revenue growth 5Y5.79%
Sales Q2Q%-0.82%
3.2 Future
- SOP is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 4.97% yearly.
- SOP is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.78% yearly.
EPS Next Y7.94%
EPS Next 2Y8.1%
EPS Next 3Y7.33%
EPS Next 5Y4.97%
Revenue Next Year1.54%
Revenue Next 2Y2.4%
Revenue Next 3Y2.63%
Revenue Next 5Y3.78%
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. SOP.PA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- SOP is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.43.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SOP is valued cheaper than 96.10% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SOP to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.42), we can say SOP is valued rather cheaply.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.40, the valuation of SOP can be described as very cheap.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SOP is valued cheaper than 88.31% of the companies in the same industry.
- SOP is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.24, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.4 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of SOP indicates a rather cheap valuation: SOP is cheaper than 84.42% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SOP indicates a rather cheap valuation: SOP is cheaper than 92.21% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.51 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- SOP has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.94
PEG (5Y)0.31
EPS Next 2Y8.1%
EPS Next 3Y7.33%
5. SOP.PA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.39%, SOP is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- In the last 3 months the price of SOP has falen by -23.99%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
- SOP's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.59.
- SOP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.39% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- SOP pays out 30.39% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP30.39%
EPS Next 2Y8.1%
EPS Next 3Y7.33%
SOP.PA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
EPA:SOP (4/24/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
112.5
-8.2 (-6.79%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)02-26 2026-02-26/amc
Earnings (Next)04-29 2026-04-29
Inst Owners43.1%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.19%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.31B
Revenue(TTM)5.65B
Net Income(TTM)296.80M
Analysts83.75
Price Target198.25 (76.22%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.39% |
Yearly Dividend4.62
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP30.39%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
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)-3.26%
PT rev (3m)-2.15%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.34%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.09%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.4 | ||
| P/S | 0.41 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.71 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.2 | ||
| P/B | 1.11 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.51 |
EPS(TTM)15.15
EY13.47%
EPS(NY)17.58
Fwd EY15.63%
FCF(TTM)23.87
FCFY21.22%
OCF(TTM)26.78
OCFY23.8%
SpS274.84
BVpS101.64
TBVpS-25.33
PEG (NY)0.94
PEG (5Y)0.31
Graham Number186.136 (65.45%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.23% | ||
| ROE | 14.21% | ||
| ROCE | 15.02% | ||
| ROIC | 11.49% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.59% | ||
| ROICexgc | 199.23% | ||
| OM | 8.8% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.25% | ||
| GM | 76.23% | ||
| FCFM | 8.68% |
ROA(3y)4.23%
ROA(5y)4.33%
ROE(3y)12.34%
ROE(5y)12.36%
ROIC(3y)11.38%
ROIC(5y)10.92%
ROICexc(3y)12.92%
ROICexc(5y)12.31%
ROICexgc(3y)167.32%
ROICexgc(5y)127.62%
ROCE(3y)14.87%
ROCE(5y)14.27%
ROICexgc growth 3Y35.44%
ROICexgc growth 5Y40.03%
ROICexc growth 3Y3.11%
ROICexc growth 5Y12.03%
OM growth 3Y3.56%
OM growth 5Y7.31%
PM growth 3Y2.65%
PM growth 5Y15.97%
GM growth 3Y1.13%
GM growth 5Y0.45%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.41 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.42 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.28 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 36.22% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.06% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 16.52 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 83.08% | ||
| Profit Quality | 165.26% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.07 |
F-Score8
WACC5.93%
ROIC/WACC1.94
Cap/Depr(3y)33.5%
Cap/Depr(5y)35.33%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.4%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.44%
Profit Quality(3y)227.05%
Profit Quality(5y)212.82%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)22.81%
EPS 3Y7.71%
EPS 5Y23.58%
EPS Q2Q%25.52%
EPS Next Y7.94%
EPS Next 2Y8.1%
EPS Next 3Y7.33%
EPS Next 5Y4.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.23%
Revenue growth 3Y3.45%
Revenue growth 5Y5.79%
Sales Q2Q%-0.82%
Revenue Next Year1.54%
Revenue Next 2Y2.4%
Revenue Next 3Y2.63%
Revenue Next 5Y3.78%
EBIT growth 1Y-3.15%
EBIT growth 3Y7.13%
EBIT growth 5Y13.52%
EBIT Next Year44.13%
EBIT Next 3Y15.81%
EBIT Next 5Y14.62%
FCF growth 1Y-15.66%
FCF growth 3Y6.21%
FCF growth 5Y7.11%
OCF growth 1Y-16.16%
OCF growth 3Y3%
OCF growth 5Y6.5%
SOPRA STERIA GROUP / SOP.PA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for SOP stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to SOP.PA.
What is the valuation status for SOP stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 9 / 10 to SOPRA STERIA GROUP (SOP.PA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of SOP stock?
SOPRA STERIA GROUP (SOP.PA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the financial health of SOPRA STERIA GROUP (SOP.PA) stock?
The financial health rating of SOPRA STERIA GROUP (SOP.PA) is 5 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for SOPRA STERIA GROUP (SOP.PA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of SOPRA STERIA GROUP (SOP.PA) is expected to grow by 7.94% in the next year.