SOPRA STERIA GROUP (SOP.PA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
EPA:SOP • FR0000050809
131 EUR
+3.8 (+2.99%)
Last: Mar 4, 2026, 05:29 PM
This SOP.PA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to SOP. SOP was compared to 75 industry peers in the IT Services industry. While SOP belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. SOP may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth SOP also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. SOP.PA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year SOP was profitable.
- In the past year SOP had a positive cash flow from operations.
- 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.
1.2 Ratios
- SOP has a Return On Assets (4.81%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 13.72%, SOP is in line with its industry, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- SOP's Return On Invested Capital of 11.03% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SOP outperforms 70.67% 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 11.55%.
- 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 Profit Margin (4.76%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- SOP's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- SOP has a Operating Margin of 8.81%. This is in the better half of the industry: SOP outperforms 65.33% of its industry peers.
- SOP's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of SOP (76.49%) is better than 69.33% of its industry peers.
- 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. SOP.PA Health Analysis
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.
- SOP has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for SOP has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for SOP has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- SOP has an Altman-Z score of 2.09. 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 2.09, SOP is not doing good in the industry: 60.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- 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.
- SOP has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.24. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SOP outperforms 53.33% of its industry peers.
- 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 in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.09 |
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.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.89 indicates that SOP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.89, SOP is not doing good in the industry: 70.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.89 |
3. SOP.PA Growth Analysis
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.
- 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
- Based on estimates for the next years, SOP will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 1.38% on average per year.
- 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. SOP.PA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.63, 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 92.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.83. SOP is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.44, the valuation of SOP can be described as very cheap.
- 89.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SOP, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- SOP is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.95, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.44 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SOP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SOP is valued cheaper than 82.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.4 |
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)1.03
EPS Next 2Y-1.48%
EPS Next 3Y1.4%
5. SOP.PA Dividend Analysis
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.
- SOP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.09% |
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%
SOP.PA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
EPA:SOP (3/4/2026, 5:29:48 PM)
131
+3.8 (+2.99%)
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 Cap2.69B
Revenue(TTM)5.67B
Net Income(TTM)270.00M
Analysts83.75
Price Target204.93 (56.44%)
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 | 9.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.44 | ||
| P/S | 0.47 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.73 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.76 | ||
| P/B | 1.37 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.4 |
EPS(TTM)13.61
EY10.39%
EPS(NY)17.6
Fwd EY13.44%
FCF(TTM)19.47
FCFY14.87%
OCF(TTM)22.76
OCFY17.37%
SpS275.97
BVpS95.8
TBVpS-30.03
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.03
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 | 2.09 |
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%.