SOPRA STERIA GROUP (SOP.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:SOP - FR0000050809 - Common Stock
129.3 EUR
+1.4 (+1.09%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to SOP. SOP was compared to 72 industry peers in the IT Services industry. SOP scores excellent on profitability, but 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!
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.
In the past 5 years SOP always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.80%, SOP is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 13.71%, SOP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.28% 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 77.78% 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 11.33%.
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
SOP has a Profit Margin of 4.76%. This is in the better half of the industry: SOP outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SOP has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 8.80%, SOP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
SOP's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
SOP has a better Gross Margin (76.49%) than 72.22% 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SOP is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for SOP has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
SOP has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
SOP has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.09 indicates that SOP is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
SOP has a Altman-Z score of 2.09. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SOP outperforms 40.28% of its industry peers.
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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.23, SOP is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.56% 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 of 0.48. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SOP outperforms 48.61% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.09 |
ROIC/WACC1.85
WACC5.96%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.89 indicates that SOP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
SOP has a Current ratio of 0.89. This is in the lower half of the industry: SOP underperforms 77.78% 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.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.89, SOP is not doing good in the industry: 72.22% 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.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 2.38% on average over the next years.
SOP is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.82% yearly.
EPS Next Y-8.07%
EPS Next 2Y-0.86%
EPS Next 3Y1.83%
EPS Next 5Y2.38%
Revenue Next Year-3.25%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.88%
Revenue Next 3Y0.53%
Revenue Next 5Y2.82%
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
SOP is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.55.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SOP is valued cheaper than 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
SOP is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.51, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.25 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 91.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.98, SOP is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.25 |
4.2 Price Multiples
SOP's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SOP is cheaper than 79.17% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SOP indicates a rather cheap valuation: SOP is cheaper than 86.11% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.43 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of SOP may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.02
EPS Next 2Y-0.86%
EPS Next 3Y1.83%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.51%, SOP has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
The stock price of SOP dropped by -26.91% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.84, SOP pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, SOP pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.51% |
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
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-0.86%
EPS Next 3Y1.83%
EPA:SOP (11/19/2025, 5:29:36 PM)
129.3
+1.4 (+1.09%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners43.75%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.18%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.66B
Revenue(TTM)5.67B
Net Income(TTM)269.80M
Analysts82.86
Price Target218.18 (68.74%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.51% |
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)-6.06%
PT rev (3m)-5.9%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.18%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.92%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.64%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.39%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.25 | ||
| P/S | 0.47 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.62 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.67 | ||
| P/B | 1.35 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.43 |
EPS(TTM)13.54
EY10.47%
EPS(NY)17.82
Fwd EY13.79%
FCF(TTM)19.52
FCFY15.1%
OCF(TTM)22.79
OCFY17.62%
SpS275.97
BVpS95.8
TBVpS-30.03
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.02
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 | 2.09 |
F-Score8
WACC5.96%
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)43.42%
EPS 3Y10.32%
EPS 5Y9.39%
EPS Q2Q%19.95%
EPS Next Y-8.07%
EPS Next 2Y-0.86%
EPS Next 3Y1.83%
EPS Next 5Y2.38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.23%
Revenue growth 3Y7.25%
Revenue growth 5Y5.43%
Sales Q2Q%-3.58%
Revenue Next Year-3.25%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.88%
Revenue Next 3Y0.53%
Revenue Next 5Y2.82%
EBIT growth 1Y1.09%
EBIT growth 3Y13.16%
EBIT growth 5Y11%
EBIT Next Year32.56%
EBIT Next 3Y13.38%
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 9.55 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.35.
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 -8.07% in the next year.