SOPRA STERIA GROUP (SOP.PA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
EPA:SOP • FR0000050809
Current stock price
129.4 EUR
+15.4 (+13.51%)
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This SOP.PA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. SOP.PA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- SOP had positive earnings in the past year.
- SOP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- 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
- The Return On Assets of SOP (5.23%) is better than 65.71% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 14.21%, SOP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 11.49%, SOP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SOP is in line with the industry average of 11.52%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (11.38%) for SOP is below the current ROIC(11.49%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.23% | ||
| ROE | 14.21% | ||
| ROIC | 11.49% |
ROA(3y)4.23%
ROA(5y)4.33%
ROE(3y)12.34%
ROE(5y)12.36%
ROIC(3y)11.38%
ROIC(5y)10.92%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.25%, SOP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SOP has grown nicely.
- With a decent Operating Margin value of 8.80%, SOP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SOP has grown nicely.
- With a decent Gross Margin value of 76.23%, SOP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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) | 5.25% | ||
| GM | 76.23% |
OM growth 3Y3.56%
OM growth 5Y7.31%
PM growth 3Y2.65%
PM growth 5Y15.97%
GM growth 3Y1.13%
GM growth 5Y0.45%
2. SOP.PA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SOP is creating value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, SOP has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, SOP has less shares outstanding
- 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.
- SOP has a Altman-Z score (2.08) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- SOP has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.42. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as SOP would need 2.42 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- SOP has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.42. This is in the better half of the industry: SOP outperforms 68.57% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.41 indicates that SOP is not too dependend on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.41, SOP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.29% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.41 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.42 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.08 |
ROIC/WACC1.93
WACC5.95%
2.3 Liquidity
- SOP has a Current Ratio of 0.93. This is a bad value and indicates that SOP is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 0.93, SOP is not doing good in the industry: 75.71% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.93 indicates that SOP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.93, SOP is not doing good in the industry: 68.57% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.93 |
3. SOP.PA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- SOP shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 22.81%, which is quite impressive.
- SOP shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 23.58% yearly.
- SOP shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.23%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.79% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)22.81%
EPS 3Y7.71%
EPS 5Y23.58%
EPS Q2Q%25.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.23%
Revenue growth 3Y3.45%
Revenue growth 5Y5.79%
Sales Q2Q%-0.82%
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 4.97% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, SOP will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.78% on average per year.
EPS Next Y7.94%
EPS Next 2Y8.1%
EPS Next 3Y7.33%
EPS Next 5Y4.97%
Revenue Next Year1.54%
Revenue Next 2Y2.4%
Revenue Next 3Y2.63%
Revenue Next 5Y3.78%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- 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. SOP.PA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 8.54 indicates a reasonable valuation of SOP.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SOP indicates a rather cheap valuation: SOP is cheaper than 92.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.91, SOP is valued rather cheaply.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.36, which 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 88.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- SOP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 21.99.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.36 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SOP is valued cheaper than 82.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- SOP's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SOP is cheaper than 88.57% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.55 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- SOP's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of SOP may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.08
PEG (5Y)0.36
EPS Next 2Y8.1%
EPS Next 3Y7.33%
5. SOP.PA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- SOP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.39%, which is a nice return.
- In the last 3 months the price of SOP has falen by -26.07%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
- SOP's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.71.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, SOP pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.39% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- 30.39% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SOP. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP30.39%
EPS Next 2Y8.1%
EPS Next 3Y7.33%
SOP.PA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
EPA:SOP (4/29/2026, 1:03:09 PM)
129.4
+15.4 (+13.51%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Industry Strength14.86
Industry Growth46
Earnings (Last)02-26 2026-02-26/amc
Earnings (Next)04-29 2026-04-29
Inst Owners43.1%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.19%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.66B
Revenue(TTM)5.65B
Net Income(TTM)296.80M
Analysts83.75
Price Target198.25 (53.21%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.39% |
Yearly Dividend4.62
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP30.39%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
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)-3.26%
PT rev (3m)-2.15%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.34%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.09%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.36 | ||
| P/S | 0.47 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.42 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.83 | ||
| P/B | 1.27 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.55 |
EPS(TTM)15.15
EY11.71%
EPS(NY)17.58
Fwd EY13.59%
FCF(TTM)23.87
FCFY18.45%
OCF(TTM)26.78
OCFY20.69%
SpS274.84
BVpS101.64
TBVpS-25.33
PEG (NY)1.08
PEG (5Y)0.36
Graham Number186.136 (43.85%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.23% | ||
| ROE | 14.21% | ||
| ROCE | 15.02% | ||
| ROIC | 11.49% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.59% | ||
| ROICexgc | 199.23% | ||
| OM | 8.8% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.25% | ||
| GM | 76.23% | ||
| FCFM | 8.68% |
ROA(3y)4.23%
ROA(5y)4.33%
ROE(3y)12.34%
ROE(5y)12.36%
ROIC(3y)11.38%
ROIC(5y)10.92%
ROICexc(3y)12.92%
ROICexc(5y)12.31%
ROICexgc(3y)167.32%
ROICexgc(5y)127.62%
ROCE(3y)14.87%
ROCE(5y)14.27%
ROICexgc growth 3Y35.44%
ROICexgc growth 5Y40.03%
ROICexc growth 3Y3.11%
ROICexc growth 5Y12.03%
OM growth 3Y3.56%
OM growth 5Y7.31%
PM growth 3Y2.65%
PM growth 5Y15.97%
GM growth 3Y1.13%
GM growth 5Y0.45%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.41 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.42 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.28 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 36.22% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.06% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 16.52 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 83.08% | ||
| Profit Quality | 165.26% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.08 |
F-Score8
WACC5.95%
ROIC/WACC1.93
Cap/Depr(3y)33.5%
Cap/Depr(5y)35.33%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.4%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.44%
Profit Quality(3y)227.05%
Profit Quality(5y)212.82%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)22.81%
EPS 3Y7.71%
EPS 5Y23.58%
EPS Q2Q%25.52%
EPS Next Y7.94%
EPS Next 2Y8.1%
EPS Next 3Y7.33%
EPS Next 5Y4.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.23%
Revenue growth 3Y3.45%
Revenue growth 5Y5.79%
Sales Q2Q%-0.82%
Revenue Next Year1.54%
Revenue Next 2Y2.4%
Revenue Next 3Y2.63%
Revenue Next 5Y3.78%
EBIT growth 1Y-3.15%
EBIT growth 3Y7.13%
EBIT growth 5Y13.52%
EBIT Next Year44.13%
EBIT Next 3Y15.81%
EBIT Next 5Y14.62%
FCF growth 1Y-15.66%
FCF growth 3Y6.21%
FCF growth 5Y7.11%
OCF growth 1Y-16.16%
OCF growth 3Y3%
OCF growth 5Y6.5%
SOPRA STERIA GROUP / SOP.PA Fundamental Analysis 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 9 / 10 to SOPRA STERIA GROUP (SOP.PA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of SOP stock?
SOPRA STERIA GROUP (SOP.PA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the financial health of SOPRA STERIA GROUP (SOP.PA) stock?
The financial health rating of SOPRA STERIA GROUP (SOP.PA) is 5 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for SOPRA STERIA GROUP (SOP.PA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of SOPRA STERIA GROUP (SOP.PA) is expected to grow by 7.94% in the next year.