SOPRA STERIA GROUP (SOP.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:SOP - FR0000050809 - Common Stock
133.6 EUR
-1.9 (-1.4%)
Overall SOP gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated SOP against 77 industry peers in the IT Services industry. While SOP has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on SOP.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years SOP has 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 (4.80%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 13.71%, SOP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 11.01%, SOP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.43% 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 26.50%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.67%) for SOP is below the current ROIC(11.01%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 4.76%, SOP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.04% of the companies in the same industry.
SOP's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 8.80%, SOP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.23% of the companies in the same industry.
SOP's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of SOP (76.49%) is better than 70.13% 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 | 8.8% | ||
| 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.
SOP has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, SOP has less shares outstanding
SOP has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.12 indicates that SOP is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.12, SOP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.56% of the companies in the same industry.
SOP has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.23. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as SOP would need 3.23 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.23, SOP is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.95% 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.
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 | 3.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.12 |
ROIC/WACC1.76
WACC6.26%
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 76.62% 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: 70.13% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| 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.
SOP shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 9.39% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -1.23% in the past 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)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
SOP is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 2.39% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.83% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-8.42%
EPS Next 2Y-1.02%
EPS Next 3Y1.72%
EPS Next 5Y2.39%
Revenue Next Year-3.35%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.92%
Revenue Next 3Y0.49%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 9.87 indicates a reasonable valuation of SOP.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SOP is valued cheaper than 94.81% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.34, SOP is valued rather cheaply.
SOP is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.52.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SOP is valued cheaper than 89.61% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.56, SOP is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.52 |
4.2 Price Multiples
77.92% 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 87.01% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.65 |
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)1.05
EPS Next 2Y-1.02%
EPS Next 3Y1.72%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.45%, SOP has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
SOP's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.76.
SOP's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.45% |
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.
SOP's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP33.43%
EPS Next 2Y-1.02%
EPS Next 3Y1.72%
EPA:SOP (12/8/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
133.6
-1.9 (-1.4%)
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 Cap2.75B
Revenue(TTM)5.67B
Net Income(TTM)269.80M
Analysts82.86
Price Target210.12 (57.28%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.45% |
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)-3.69%
PT rev (3m)-9.53%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.38%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.42%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.77%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.52 | ||
| P/S | 0.48 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.84 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.86 | ||
| P/B | 1.39 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.65 |
EPS(TTM)13.54
EY10.13%
EPS(NY)17.77
Fwd EY13.3%
FCF(TTM)19.52
FCFY14.61%
OCF(TTM)22.79
OCFY17.06%
SpS275.97
BVpS95.8
TBVpS-30.03
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.05
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 | 2.12 |
F-Score8
WACC6.26%
ROIC/WACC1.76
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-8.42%
EPS Next 2Y-1.02%
EPS Next 3Y1.72%
EPS Next 5Y2.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.23%
Revenue growth 3Y7.25%
Revenue growth 5Y5.43%
Sales Q2Q%-3.58%
Revenue Next Year-3.35%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.92%
Revenue Next 3Y0.49%
Revenue Next 5Y2.83%
EBIT growth 1Y1.09%
EBIT growth 3Y13.16%
EBIT growth 5Y11%
EBIT Next Year30.06%
EBIT Next 3Y11.73%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for SOPRA STERIA GROUP?
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.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for SOP stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SOPRA STERIA GROUP (SOP.PA) is 9.87 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.39.
What is the earnings growth outlook for SOPRA STERIA GROUP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of SOPRA STERIA GROUP (SOP.PA) is expected to decline by -8.42% in the next year.