SOPRA STERIA GROUP (SOP.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:SOP - FR0000050809 - Common Stock
154.6 EUR
-1.1 (-0.71%)
Overall SOP gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated SOP against 68 industry peers in the IT Services industry. While SOP has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. SOP has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
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.
In the past 5 years SOP has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years SOP always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of SOP (4.80%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SOP has a Return On Equity of 13.71%. This is in the better half of the industry: SOP outperforms 64.71% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of SOP (11.01%) is better than 76.47% 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 11.04%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (11.01%) for SOP is above the 3 year average (10.67%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.8% | ||
| ROE | 13.71% | ||
| ROIC | 11.01% |
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 8.80% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SOP outperforms 63.24% 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 66.18% of its industry peers.
SOP's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.8% | ||
| 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, SOP has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, SOP has less shares outstanding
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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.19, SOP is doing worse than 60.29% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SOP is 3.23, which is a good value as it means it would take SOP, 3.23 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
SOP has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.23. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SOP outperforms 54.41% 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 of 0.48. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SOP outperforms 47.06% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.19 |
ROIC/WACC1.7
WACC6.47%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.89 indicates that SOP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.89, SOP is doing worse than 79.41% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.89 indicates that SOP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
SOP's Quick ratio of 0.89 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SOP is outperformed by 72.06% 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 43.42% 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)43.42%
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 2.39% on average per year.
SOP is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.83% yearly.
EPS Next Y-9.1%
EPS Next 2Y-1.61%
EPS Next 3Y1.26%
EPS Next 5Y2.39%
Revenue Next Year-3.42%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.01%
Revenue Next 3Y0.38%
Revenue Next 5Y2.83%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.42, the valuation of SOP can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SOP indicates a rather cheap valuation: SOP is cheaper than 89.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SOP to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.51), we can say SOP is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.81 indicates a reasonable valuation of SOP.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SOP is valued cheaper than 89.71% of the companies in the same industry.
SOP is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.13, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.81 |
4.2 Price Multiples
69.12% 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 a bit cheaper than 77.94% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.25 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of SOP may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.22
EPS Next 2Y-1.61%
EPS Next 3Y1.26%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SOP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.01%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.41, SOP pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, SOP pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.01% |
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
33.43% 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.
DP33.43%
EPS Next 2Y-1.61%
EPS Next 3Y1.26%
EPA:SOP (12/31/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
154.6
-1.1 (-0.71%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners44.57%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.18%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.18B
Revenue(TTM)5.67B
Net Income(TTM)269.80M
Analysts82.86
Price Target203.9 (31.89%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.01% |
Yearly Dividend4.72
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.5%
DP33.43%
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)-1.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.18%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.87%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.81 | ||
| P/S | 0.56 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.92 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.78 | ||
| P/B | 1.61 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.25 |
EPS(TTM)13.54
EY8.76%
EPS(NY)17.56
Fwd EY11.36%
FCF(TTM)19.52
FCFY12.62%
OCF(TTM)22.79
OCFY14.74%
SpS275.97
BVpS95.8
TBVpS-30.03
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.22
Graham Number170.83
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.8% | ||
| ROE | 13.71% | ||
| ROCE | 15.06% | ||
| ROIC | 11.01% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.52% | ||
| ROICexgc | 62.81% | ||
| OM | 8.8% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.76% | ||
| GM | 76.49% | ||
| FCFM | 7.07% |
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 | 3.23 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.35 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 34.15% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.18% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 15.45 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 67.3% | ||
| Profit Quality | 148.67% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.19 |
F-Score8
WACC6.47%
ROIC/WACC1.7
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)43.42%
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 5Y2.39%
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 5Y2.83%
EBIT growth 1Y1.09%
EBIT growth 3Y13.16%
EBIT growth 5Y11%
EBIT Next Year30.16%
EBIT Next 3Y11.79%
EBIT Next 5Y8.81%
FCF growth 1Y-13.69%
FCF growth 3Y12.48%
FCF growth 5Y9.29%
OCF growth 1Y-16.54%
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 6 / 10 to SOPRA STERIA GROUP (SOP.PA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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 33.43%.