SOPRA STERIA GROUP (SOP.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe • Euronext Paris • EPA:SOP • FR0000050809
153.1 EUR
-1.1 (-0.71%)
Last: Feb 2, 2026, 05:29 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to SOP. SOP was compared to 74 industry peers in the IT Services industry. SOP scores excellent on profitability, 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.
- 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
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.81%, SOP is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.76% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Equity of SOP (13.72%) is better than 62.16% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 11.03%, SOP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.62% of the companies in the same industry.
- SOP had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.67%. This is significantly below the industry average of 26.58%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (10.67%) for SOP is below the current ROIC(11.03%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.81% | ||
| ROE | 13.72% | ||
| ROIC | 11.03% |
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
- SOP has a better Profit Margin (4.76%) than 60.81% of its industry peers.
- SOP's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 8.81%, SOP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SOP has grown nicely.
- SOP's Gross Margin of 76.49% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SOP outperforms 68.92% 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 | 8.81% | ||
| 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SOP is still creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, SOP has less shares outstanding
- SOP has less shares outstanding than it did 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.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.18, SOP is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- SOP has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.24. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as SOP would need 3.24 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of SOP (3.24) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.48 indicates that SOP is not too dependend on debt financing.
- SOP has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.48) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.18 |
ROIC/WACC1.72
WACC6.41%
2.3 Liquidity
- SOP has a Current 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.
- With a Current ratio value of 0.89, SOP is not doing good in the industry: 75.68% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- 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 Quick ratio of 0.89. This is in the lower half of the industry: SOP underperforms 71.62% 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 44.17% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 9.39% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- SOP shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.23%.
- SOP shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.43% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)44.17%
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 1.77% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, SOP will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.31% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-9.22%
EPS Next 2Y-1.48%
EPS Next 3Y1.4%
EPS Next 5Y1.77%
Revenue Next Year-3.42%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.01%
Revenue Next 3Y0.38%
Revenue Next 5Y2.31%
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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.25 indicates a reasonable valuation of SOP.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SOP indicates a rather cheap valuation: SOP is cheaper than 85.14% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- SOP's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 28.32.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.70 indicates a reasonable valuation of SOP.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SOP indicates a rather cheap valuation: SOP is cheaper than 87.84% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- SOP is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 25.57, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.7 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 75.68% 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 83.78% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.2 |
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)1.2
EPS Next 2Y-1.48%
EPS Next 3Y1.4%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- SOP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.17%. 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 2.36.
- SOP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.17% |
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
- 33.41% 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.
DP33.41%
EPS Next 2Y-1.48%
EPS Next 3Y1.4%
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.
What is the valuation status for SOP stock?
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.
How financially healthy is SOPRA STERIA GROUP?
The financial health rating of SOPRA STERIA GROUP (SOP.PA) is 4 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of SOPRA STERIA GROUP (SOP.PA) stock?
The dividend rating of SOPRA STERIA GROUP (SOP.PA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 33.41%.