SOPRA STERIA GROUP (SOP.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:SOP - FR0000050809 - Common Stock
139.3 EUR
+0.8 (+0.58%)
Overall SOP gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated SOP against 73 industry peers in the IT Services industry. SOP has an excellent profitability rating, but 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.
SOP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years SOP has always been profitable.
SOP had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
SOP has a Return On Assets of 4.80%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SOP outperforms 57.53% of its industry peers.
SOP has a better Return On Equity (13.71%) than 61.64% of its industry peers.
SOP's Return On Invested Capital of 11.01% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SOP outperforms 72.60% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SOP is significantly below the industry average of 20.36%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.67%) for SOP is below the current ROIC(11.01%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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 Profit Margin value of 4.76%, SOP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.90% 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 63.01% of the companies in the same industry.
SOP's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of SOP (76.49%) is better than 68.49% 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), SOP is creating 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
SOP has an Altman-Z score of 2.13. This is not the best score and indicates that SOP 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 2.13, SOP is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.21% of the companies in the same industry.
SOP has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.23. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as SOP would need 3.23 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.23, SOP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.16% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.48 indicates that SOP is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.48, SOP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.32% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.13 |
ROIC/WACC1.81
WACC6.08%
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 76.71% of the companies in the same industry.
SOP has a Quick Ratio of 0.89. 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 worse Quick ratio (0.89) than 68.49% of its industry peers.
| 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.
Measured over the past years, SOP shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 9.39% on average per year.
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 2.31% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, SOP will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.75% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-6.97%
EPS Next 2Y1.57%
EPS Next 3Y3.6%
EPS Next 5Y2.31%
Revenue Next Year-2.63%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.17%
Revenue Next 3Y0.98%
Revenue Next 5Y2.75%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.29, the valuation of SOP can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SOP is valued cheaper than 94.52% of the companies in the same industry.
SOP is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.83, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.45, the valuation of SOP can be described as very cheap.
SOP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SOP is cheaper than 91.78% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.82, SOP is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.45 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SOP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
SOP's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SOP is cheaper than 84.93% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.74 |
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)1.1
EPS Next 2Y1.57%
EPS Next 3Y3.6%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.41%, SOP has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
The stock price of SOP dropped by -26.84% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
SOP's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.97.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, SOP pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.41% |
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
SOP pays out 33.43% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
SOP's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP33.43%
EPS Next 2Y1.57%
EPS Next 3Y3.6%
EPA:SOP (10/24/2025, 4:52:48 PM)
139.3
+0.8 (+0.58%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners43.75%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.18%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.86B
Revenue(TTM)5.67B
Net Income(TTM)269.80M
Analysts84.29
Price Target232.25 (66.73%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.41% |
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)0%
PT rev (3m)0.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.87%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.44%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.45 | ||
| P/S | 0.5 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.14 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.11 | ||
| P/B | 1.45 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.74 |
EPS(TTM)13.54
EY9.72%
EPS(NY)18.71
Fwd EY13.43%
FCF(TTM)19.52
FCFY14.01%
OCF(TTM)22.79
OCFY16.36%
SpS275.97
BVpS95.8
TBVpS-30.03
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.1
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 | 2.13 |
F-Score8
WACC6.08%
ROIC/WACC1.81
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-6.97%
EPS Next 2Y1.57%
EPS Next 3Y3.6%
EPS Next 5Y2.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.23%
Revenue growth 3Y7.25%
Revenue growth 5Y5.43%
Sales Q2Q%-3.58%
Revenue Next Year-2.63%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.17%
Revenue Next 3Y0.98%
Revenue Next 5Y2.75%
EBIT growth 1Y1.09%
EBIT growth 3Y13.16%
EBIT growth 5Y11%
EBIT Next Year32.56%
EBIT Next 3Y13.38%
EBIT Next 5Y8.73%
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 10.29 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.45.
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 -6.97% in the next year.