SOPRA STERIA GROUP (SOP.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:SOP - FR0000050809 - Common Stock
158.35 EUR
+2.35 (+1.51%)
SOP gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 76 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
In the past year SOP was profitable.
In the past year SOP had a positive cash flow from operations.
SOP had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years SOP always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
SOP has a Return On Assets (4.81%) which is in line with its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 13.72%, SOP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 11.03%, SOP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.68% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SOP is significantly below the industry average of 25.87%.
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 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 Profit Margin of 4.76%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SOP outperforms 59.21% of its industry peers.
SOP's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
SOP's Operating Margin of 8.81% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SOP outperforms 65.79% of its industry peers.
SOP's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
SOP's Gross Margin of 76.49% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SOP outperforms 68.42% 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), SOP is creating some 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
SOP has an Altman-Z score of 2.19. 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.
SOP has a Altman-Z score (2.19) which is in line with its industry peers.
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.
SOP has a Debt to FCF ratio (3.24) 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 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 | 2.19 |
ROIC/WACC1.74
WACC6.34%
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.
The Current ratio of SOP (0.89) is worse than 78.95% 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.
SOP has a worse Quick ratio (0.89) than 71.05% 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%.
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
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-9.1%
EPS Next 2Y-1.61%
EPS Next 3Y1.26%
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
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.63 indicates a reasonable valuation of SOP.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SOP is valued cheaper than 89.47% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.25. SOP is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.02 indicates a reasonable valuation of SOP.
SOP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SOP is cheaper than 86.84% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.98, SOP is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.02 |
4.2 Price Multiples
SOP's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SOP is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SOP is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.89% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.25 |
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)1.24
EPS Next 2Y-1.61%
EPS Next 3Y1.26%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.06%, SOP has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.26, SOP pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, SOP pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.06% |
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
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-1.61%
EPS Next 3Y1.26%
EPA:SOP (1/13/2026, 5:29:44 PM)
158.35
+2.35 (+1.51%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners43.93%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.18%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.25B
Revenue(TTM)5.67B
Net Income(TTM)270.00M
Analysts82.86
Price Target203.9 (28.77%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.06% |
Yearly Dividend4.72
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.5%
DP33.41%
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)-2.96%
PT rev (3m)-12.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.74%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.82%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.02 | ||
| P/S | 0.57 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.13 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.96 | ||
| P/B | 1.65 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.25 |
EPS(TTM)13.61
EY8.59%
EPS(NY)17.56
Fwd EY11.09%
FCF(TTM)19.47
FCFY12.3%
OCF(TTM)22.76
OCFY14.37%
SpS275.97
BVpS95.8
TBVpS-30.03
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.24
Graham Number171.28
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.81% | ||
| ROE | 13.72% | ||
| ROCE | 15.08% | ||
| ROIC | 11.03% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.54% | ||
| ROICexgc | 62.89% | ||
| OM | 8.81% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.76% | ||
| GM | 76.49% | ||
| FCFM | 7.06% |
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 | 3.24 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.35 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 34.3% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.19% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 15.33 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 67.15% | ||
| Profit Quality | 148.22% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.19 |
F-Score8
WACC6.34%
ROIC/WACC1.74
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)44.17%
EPS 3Y10.32%
EPS 5Y9.39%
EPS Q2Q%19.95%
EPS Next Y-9.1%
EPS Next 2Y-1.61%
EPS Next 3Y1.26%
EPS Next 5Y1.77%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.23%
Revenue growth 3Y7.25%
Revenue growth 5Y5.43%
Sales Q2Q%-3.58%
Revenue Next Year-3.42%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.01%
Revenue Next 3Y0.38%
Revenue Next 5Y2.31%
EBIT growth 1Y1.24%
EBIT growth 3Y13.16%
EBIT growth 5Y11%
EBIT Next Year30.16%
EBIT Next 3Y11.79%
EBIT Next 5Y9.62%
FCF growth 1Y-13.88%
FCF growth 3Y12.48%
FCF growth 5Y9.29%
OCF growth 1Y-16.65%
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.
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%.