SOPRA STERIA GROUP (SOP.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:SOP • FR0000050809
127.15 EUR
+2.75 (+2.21%)
Last: Mar 3, 2026, 05:29 PM
Taking everything into account, SOP scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SOP was compared to 75 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! SOP also has an excellent dividend rating.
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.
- Each year in the past 5 years SOP had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- SOP has a Return On Assets of 4.81%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SOP outperforms 54.67% of its industry peers.
- SOP has a Return On Equity (13.72%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 11.03%, SOP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.67% 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 in line with the industry average of 11.55%.
- 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 (4.76%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SOP has grown nicely.
- SOP's Operating Margin of 8.81% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SOP outperforms 65.33% 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 69.33% 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 | 8.81% | ||
| 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
- SOP has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, SOP has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.08 indicates that SOP is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of SOP (2.08) is worse than 60.00% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of SOP is 3.24, which is a good value as it means it would take SOP, 3.24 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of SOP (3.24) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- 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 49.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.08 |
ROIC/WACC1.85
WACC5.97%
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 78.67% 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.
- The Quick ratio of SOP (0.89) is worse than 70.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.89 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- SOP shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 44.17%, which is quite impressive.
- SOP shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 9.39% yearly.
- SOP shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.23%.
- Measured over the past years, SOP shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.43% on average per year.
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 1.38% 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 1.92% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-9.22%
EPS Next 2Y-1.48%
EPS Next 3Y1.4%
EPS Next 5Y1.38%
Revenue Next Year-3.41%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.98%
Revenue Next 3Y0.37%
Revenue Next 5Y1.92%
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 9.34 indicates a reasonable valuation of SOP.
- 92.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SOP, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- SOP is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.13, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.22 indicates a rather cheap 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 89.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- SOP is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 28.11, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.22 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 74.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SOP, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- SOP's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SOP is cheaper than 84.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.32 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of SOP may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1
EPS Next 2Y-1.48%
EPS Next 3Y1.4%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- SOP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.09%, which is a nice return.
- SOP's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.39.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, SOP pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.09% |
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 33.41% of its income as dividend. This is a 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%
EPA:SOP (3/3/2026, 5:29:55 PM)
127.15
+2.75 (+2.21%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)02-26 2026-02-26/amc
Earnings (Next)04-29 2026-04-29
Inst Owners43.93%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.18%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.61B
Revenue(TTM)5.67B
Net Income(TTM)270.00M
Analysts83.75
Price Target204.93 (61.17%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.09% |
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)1.14%
PT rev (3m)-2.47%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.16%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.22 | ||
| P/S | 0.46 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.53 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.59 | ||
| P/B | 1.33 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.32 |
EPS(TTM)13.61
EY10.7%
EPS(NY)17.6
Fwd EY13.85%
FCF(TTM)19.47
FCFY15.32%
OCF(TTM)22.76
OCFY17.9%
SpS275.97
BVpS95.8
TBVpS-30.03
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1
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 | 2.08 |
F-Score8
WACC5.97%
ROIC/WACC1.85
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-9.22%
EPS Next 2Y-1.48%
EPS Next 3Y1.4%
EPS Next 5Y1.38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.23%
Revenue growth 3Y7.25%
Revenue growth 5Y5.43%
Sales Q2Q%-3.58%
Revenue Next Year-3.41%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.98%
Revenue Next 3Y0.37%
Revenue Next 5Y1.92%
EBIT growth 1Y1.24%
EBIT growth 3Y13.16%
EBIT growth 5Y11%
EBIT Next Year31%
EBIT Next 3Y12.27%
EBIT Next 5Y9.2%
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 6 / 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 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 33.41%.