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SOPRA STERIA GROUP (SOP.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:SOP - FR0000050809 - Common Stock

148.05 EUR
-1.35 (-0.9%)
Last: 1/29/2026, 12:45:16 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, SOP scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SOP was compared to 70 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!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year SOP was profitable.
  • SOP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years SOP has been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years SOP always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
SOP.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSOP.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of SOP (4.81%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 13.72%, SOP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.43% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of SOP (11.03%) is better than 71.43% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SOP is significantly below the industry average of 26.75%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (11.03%) for SOP is above the 3 year average (10.67%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector 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%
SOP.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSOP.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10

1.3 Margins

  • SOP's Profit Margin of 4.76% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SOP outperforms 55.71% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SOP has grown nicely.
  • SOP has a better Operating Margin (8.81%) than 62.86% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SOP has grown nicely.
  • SOP has a better Gross Margin (76.49%) than 65.71% of its industry peers.
  • SOP's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
SOP.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSOP.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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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.
  • SOP has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, SOP has an improved debt to assets ratio.
SOP.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingSOP.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M
SOP.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSOP.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

  • SOP has an Altman-Z score of 2.17. 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.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 2.17, SOP is not doing good in the industry: 61.43% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • 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.
  • With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.24, SOP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.86% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SOP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.48. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of SOP (0.48) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.48
Debt/FCF 3.24
Altman-Z 2.17
ROIC/WACC1.78
WACC6.21%
SOP.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSOP.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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.
  • SOP has a Current ratio of 0.89. This is in the lower half of the industry: SOP underperforms 77.14% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 0.89, SOP is not doing good in the industry: 70.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.89
Quick Ratio 0.89
SOP.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSOP.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

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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.
  • Looking at the last year, SOP shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.23% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.43% on average over the past years.
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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 1.77% on average over the next years.
  • 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.
SOP.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSOP.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2B 4B 6B
SOP.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSOP.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 5 10 15 20

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.88, 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 84.29% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SOP to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.60), we can say SOP is valued rather cheaply.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.41, the valuation of SOP can be described as reasonable.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SOP is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.57% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SOP to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.83), we can say SOP is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.88
Fwd PE 8.41
SOP.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSOP.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of SOP indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SOP is cheaper than 74.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • SOP's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SOP is cheaper than 82.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.6
EV/EBITDA 6.06
SOP.PA Per share dataSOP.PA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 100 200

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The decent profitability rating of SOP may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.16
EPS Next 2Y-1.48%
EPS Next 3Y1.4%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • SOP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.12%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.27, SOP pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, SOP pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.12%

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
SOP.PA Yearly Dividends per shareSOP.PA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3 4

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%
SOP.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSOP.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
SOP.PA Dividend Payout.SOP.PA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SOP.PA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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%.