IONOS GROUP SE (IOS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:IOS - DE000A3E00M1 - Common Stock
26.75 EUR
-0.3 (-1.11%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to IOS. IOS was compared to 68 industry peers in the IT Services industry. IOS scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. IOS has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year IOS was profitable.
IOS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
IOS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
IOS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of IOS (14.31%) is better than 97.06% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of IOS (84.10%) is better than 98.53% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 21.88%, IOS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.59% of the companies in the same industry.
IOS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 15.69%. This is above the industry average of 11.04%.
The 3 year average ROIC (15.69%) for IOS is below the current ROIC(21.88%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 14.31% | ||
| ROE | 84.1% | ||
| ROIC | 21.88% |
ROA(3y)8.67%
ROA(5y)7.05%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)15.69%
ROIC(5y)14.83%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 15.96%, IOS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.06% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of IOS has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 25.18%, IOS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.53% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of IOS has remained more or less at the same level.
The Gross Margin of IOS (55.68%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
IOS's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 25.18% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.96% | ||
| GM | 55.68% |
OM growth 3Y1.6%
OM growth 5Y-0.44%
PM growth 3Y25.34%
PM growth 5Y13.24%
GM growth 3Y-1.86%
GM growth 5Y-2.37%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), IOS is creating value.
IOS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, IOS has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for IOS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.45 indicates that IOS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
IOS has a better Altman-Z score (3.45) than 69.12% of its industry peers.
IOS has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.42. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as IOS would need 2.42 years to pay back of all of its debts.
IOS's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.42 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. IOS outperforms 70.59% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.01 is on the high side and indicates that IOS has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 3.01, IOS is not doing good in the industry: 85.29% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Although IOS does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.42 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.45 |
ROIC/WACC3.32
WACC6.6%
2.3 Liquidity
IOS has a Current Ratio of 0.67. This is a bad value and indicates that IOS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.67, IOS is not doing good in the industry: 86.76% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.67 indicates that IOS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
IOS's Quick ratio of 0.67 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. IOS is outperformed by 86.76% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.67 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.67 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
IOS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 51.40%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, IOS shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 25.31% on average per year.
IOS shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -7.15%.
Measured over the past years, IOS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 11.05% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)51.4%
EPS 3Y39.86%
EPS 5Y25.31%
EPS Q2Q%30.3%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.15%
Revenue growth 3Y12.25%
Revenue growth 5Y11.05%
Sales Q2Q%-16.87%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, IOS will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 17.28% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.42% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y29.62%
EPS Next 2Y24.64%
EPS Next 3Y21.32%
EPS Next 5Y17.28%
Revenue Next Year-4.09%
Revenue Next 2Y1.08%
Revenue Next 3Y3.32%
Revenue Next 5Y2.42%
3.3 Evolution
Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past 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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 17.04 indicates a rather expensive valuation of IOS.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, IOS is valued a bit cheaper than 67.65% of the companies in the same industry.
IOS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.51.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.12, which indicates a correct valuation of IOS.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, IOS is valued a bit cheaper than 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.13. IOS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.12 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of IOS is on the same level as its industry peers.
IOS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. IOS is cheaper than 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.68 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
IOS has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
IOS's earnings are expected to grow with 21.32% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.58
PEG (5Y)0.67
EPS Next 2Y24.64%
EPS Next 3Y21.32%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for IOS!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
FRA:IOS (12/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
26.75
-0.3 (-1.11%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners22.83%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.16%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.75B
Revenue(TTM)1.40B
Net Income(TTM)223.29M
Analysts76.25
Price Target38.48 (43.85%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.36%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.58%
Max EPS beat(2)5.31%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.87%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.99%
Max EPS beat(4)5.31%
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)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-7.9%
Min Revenue beat(2)-17.57%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.78%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.26%
Min Revenue beat(4)-17.57%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.3%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.99%
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)-4.51%
PT rev (3m)-10.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.74%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.63%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-7.29%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-8.09%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-14.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-14.76%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.12 | ||
| P/S | 2.68 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.2 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.47 | ||
| P/B | 14.11 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.68 |
EPS(TTM)1.57
EY5.87%
EPS(NY)2.04
Fwd EY7.62%
FCF(TTM)2.39
FCFY8.92%
OCF(TTM)2.82
OCFY10.56%
SpS9.99
BVpS1.9
TBVpS-4.91
PEG (NY)0.58
PEG (5Y)0.67
Graham Number8.18
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 14.31% | ||
| ROE | 84.1% | ||
| ROCE | 29.07% | ||
| ROIC | 21.88% | ||
| ROICexc | 22.74% | ||
| ROICexgc | 124.81% | ||
| OM | 25.18% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.96% | ||
| GM | 55.68% | ||
| FCFM | 23.89% |
ROA(3y)8.67%
ROA(5y)7.05%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)15.69%
ROIC(5y)14.83%
ROICexc(3y)16.28%
ROICexc(5y)15.61%
ROICexgc(3y)82.78%
ROICexgc(5y)111.66%
ROCE(3y)20.85%
ROCE(5y)19.7%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-16.52%
ROICexgc growth 5Y1.28%
ROICexc growth 3Y10.63%
ROICexc growth 5Y10.64%
OM growth 3Y1.6%
OM growth 5Y-0.44%
PM growth 3Y25.34%
PM growth 5Y13.24%
GM growth 3Y-1.86%
GM growth 5Y-2.37%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.9
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.42 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.72 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 54.85% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.37% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 85.28% | ||
| Profit Quality | 149.69% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.67 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.45 |
F-Score6
WACC6.6%
ROIC/WACC3.32
Cap/Depr(3y)76.91%
Cap/Depr(5y)74.71%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.06%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.67%
Profit Quality(3y)146.67%
Profit Quality(5y)149.75%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)51.4%
EPS 3Y39.86%
EPS 5Y25.31%
EPS Q2Q%30.3%
EPS Next Y29.62%
EPS Next 2Y24.64%
EPS Next 3Y21.32%
EPS Next 5Y17.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.15%
Revenue growth 3Y12.25%
Revenue growth 5Y11.05%
Sales Q2Q%-16.87%
Revenue Next Year-4.09%
Revenue Next 2Y1.08%
Revenue Next 3Y3.32%
Revenue Next 5Y2.42%
EBIT growth 1Y21.06%
EBIT growth 3Y14.04%
EBIT growth 5Y10.56%
EBIT Next Year51.52%
EBIT Next 3Y22.83%
EBIT Next 5Y14.31%
FCF growth 1Y68.78%
FCF growth 3Y42.31%
FCF growth 5Y27.37%
OCF growth 1Y46.61%
OCF growth 3Y24.48%
OCF growth 5Y18.29%
IONOS GROUP SE / IOS.DE FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of IONOS GROUP SE (IOS.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to IOS.DE.
What is the valuation status for IOS stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to IONOS GROUP SE (IOS.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of IOS stock?
IONOS GROUP SE (IOS.DE) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of IONOS GROUP SE (IOS.DE) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for IONOS GROUP SE (IOS.DE) is 17.04 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 14.11.
Can you provide the financial health for IOS stock?
The financial health rating of IONOS GROUP SE (IOS.DE) is 5 / 10.