SOPRA STERIA GROUP (SOP.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:SOP - FR0000050809 - Common Stock
132.15 EUR
+0.45 (+0.34%)
Overall SOP gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated SOP against 72 industry peers in the IT Services industry. SOP has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. SOP scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
SOP had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year SOP had a positive cash flow from operations.
SOP had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
SOP had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.80%, SOP is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.94% of the companies in the same industry.
SOP has a better Return On Equity (13.71%) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
SOP has a better Return On Invested Capital (11.01%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SOP is in line with the industry average of 11.90%.
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
The Profit Margin of SOP (4.76%) is better than 61.11% of its industry peers.
SOP's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
SOP's Operating Margin of 8.80% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SOP outperforms 65.28% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SOP has grown nicely.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 76.49%, SOP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.44% of the companies in the same industry.
SOP's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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.
The number of shares outstanding for SOP has been reduced compared to 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 2.11 indicates that SOP is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
SOP's Altman-Z score of 2.11 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SOP is outperformed by 62.50% of its industry peers.
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's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.48 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SOP outperforms 48.61% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.11 |
ROIC/WACC1.81
WACC6.1%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.89 indicates that SOP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
SOP's Current ratio of 0.89 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SOP is outperformed by 80.56% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.89 indicates that SOP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
SOP has a Quick ratio of 0.89. This is in the lower half of the industry: SOP underperforms 72.22% 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.
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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.43% on average over the past years.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, SOP will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 2.38% on average per year.
SOP is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.82% yearly.
EPS Next Y-8.07%
EPS Next 2Y-0.86%
EPS Next 3Y1.83%
EPS Next 5Y2.38%
Revenue Next Year-3.25%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.88%
Revenue Next 3Y0.53%
Revenue Next 5Y2.82%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.76, the valuation of SOP can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SOP indicates a rather cheap valuation: SOP is cheaper than 94.44% of the companies listed in the same industry.
SOP is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.15, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
SOP is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.41.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SOP is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.89% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.12, SOP is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.41 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SOP is valued a bit cheaper than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SOP is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.54 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of SOP may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.04
EPS Next 2Y-0.86%
EPS Next 3Y1.83%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SOP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.61%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
SOP's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.92.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, SOP pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.61% |
5.2 History
The dividend of SOP is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 20.50%!
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-0.86%
EPS Next 3Y1.83%
EPA:SOP (11/27/2025, 5:29:50 PM)
132.15
+0.45 (+0.34%)
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 Cap2.72B
Revenue(TTM)5.67B
Net Income(TTM)269.80M
Analysts82.86
Price Target210.12 (59%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.61% |
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)-9.53%
PT rev (3m)-9.53%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.18%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.64%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.66%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.41 | ||
| P/S | 0.48 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.77 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.8 | ||
| P/B | 1.38 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.54 |
EPS(TTM)13.54
EY10.25%
EPS(NY)17.82
Fwd EY13.49%
FCF(TTM)19.52
FCFY14.77%
OCF(TTM)22.79
OCFY17.24%
SpS275.97
BVpS95.8
TBVpS-30.03
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.04
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 | 2.11 |
F-Score8
WACC6.1%
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-8.07%
EPS Next 2Y-0.86%
EPS Next 3Y1.83%
EPS Next 5Y2.38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.23%
Revenue growth 3Y7.25%
Revenue growth 5Y5.43%
Sales Q2Q%-3.58%
Revenue Next Year-3.25%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.88%
Revenue Next 3Y0.53%
Revenue Next 5Y2.82%
EBIT growth 1Y1.09%
EBIT growth 3Y13.16%
EBIT growth 5Y11%
EBIT Next Year32.56%
EBIT Next 3Y13.38%
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 9.76 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.38.
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 -8.07% in the next year.