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IONOS GROUP SE (IOS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

FRA:IOS - Deutsche Boerse Ag - DE000A3E00M1 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR

39.55  +0.15 (+0.38%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Overall IOS gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated IOS against 76 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.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year IOS was profitable.
In the past year IOS had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years IOS has always been profitable.
IOS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
IOS.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFIOS.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

IOS has a Return On Assets of 11.08%. This is amongst the best in the industry. IOS outperforms 96.05% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 110.65%, IOS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
IOS's Return On Invested Capital of 19.87% is amongst the best of the industry. IOS outperforms 97.37% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for IOS is above the industry average of 10.85%.
The 3 year average ROIC (15.69%) for IOS is below the current ROIC(19.87%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.08%
ROE 110.65%
ROIC 19.87%
ROA(3y)8.67%
ROA(5y)7.05%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)15.69%
ROIC(5y)14.83%
IOS.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICIOS.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -2K -4K

1.3 Margins

IOS has a Profit Margin of 11.40%. This is amongst the best in the industry. IOS outperforms 94.74% of its industry peers.
IOS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
IOS has a Operating Margin of 20.88%. This is amongst the best in the industry. IOS outperforms 97.37% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of IOS has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 48.23%, IOS is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.79% of the companies in the same industry.
IOS's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 20.88%
PM (TTM) 11.4%
GM 48.23%
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%
IOS.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsIOS.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

IOS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for IOS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for IOS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for IOS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
IOS.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingIOS.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
IOS.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsIOS.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

IOS has an Altman-Z score of 3.85. This indicates that IOS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.85, IOS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.89% of the companies in the same industry.
IOS has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.67. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as IOS would need 2.67 years to pay back of all of its debts.
IOS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.67. This is in the better half of the industry: IOS outperforms 67.11% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 4.74 is on the high side and indicates that IOS has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of IOS (4.74) is worse than 85.53% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.74
Debt/FCF 2.67
Altman-Z 3.85
ROIC/WACC2.98
WACC6.67%
IOS.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFIOS.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M

2.3 Liquidity

IOS has a Current Ratio of 0.82. This is a bad value and indicates that IOS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of IOS (0.82) is worse than 80.26% of its industry peers.
IOS has a Quick Ratio of 0.82. This is a bad value and indicates that IOS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.82, IOS is doing worse than 77.63% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.82
Quick Ratio 0.82
IOS.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesIOS.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.55% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 25.31% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has grown by 13.22% in the past year. This is quite good.
IOS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 11.05% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.55%
EPS 3Y39.86%
EPS 5Y25.31%
EPS Q2Q%50%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.22%
Revenue growth 3Y12.25%
Revenue growth 5Y11.05%
Sales Q2Q%19.66%

3.2 Future

IOS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 16.95% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, IOS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.70% on average per year.
EPS Next Y27.34%
EPS Next 2Y22.98%
EPS Next 3Y20%
EPS Next 5Y16.95%
Revenue Next Year8.3%
Revenue Next 2Y8.28%
Revenue Next 3Y8.11%
Revenue Next 5Y6.7%

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
IOS.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesIOS.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
IOS.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesIOS.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 30.19, which means the current valuation is very expensive for IOS.
IOS's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.20. IOS is around the same levels.
IOS is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.92.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of IOS is on the same level as its industry peers.
IOS is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.13, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 30.19
Fwd PE 19.92
IOS.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsIOS.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, IOS is valued a bit more expensive than 68.42% of the companies in the same industry.
IOS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.29
EV/EBITDA 13.76
IOS.DE Per share dataIOS.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 -5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

IOS's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
IOS has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as IOS's earnings are expected to grow with 20.00% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.1
PEG (5Y)1.19
EPS Next 2Y22.98%
EPS Next 3Y20%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

IOS does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

IONOS GROUP SE

FRA:IOS (5/29/2025, 5:29:46 PM)

39.55

+0.15 (+0.38%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)05-12 2025-05-12/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-07 2025-08-07
Inst Owners10.52%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.54B
Analysts78.67
Price Target32.5 (-17.83%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
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)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-9.1%
Min EPS beat(2)-11.99%
Max EPS beat(2)-6.2%
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)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.38%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.47%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.3%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.6%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.09%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.3%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.04%
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)1.87%
PT rev (3m)3.12%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.4%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 30.19
Fwd PE 19.92
P/S 3.39
P/FCF 18.29
P/OCF 14.63
P/B 32.89
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 13.76
EPS(TTM)1.31
EY3.31%
EPS(NY)1.99
Fwd EY5.02%
FCF(TTM)2.16
FCFY5.47%
OCF(TTM)2.7
OCFY6.84%
SpS11.67
BVpS1.2
TBVpS-5.73
PEG (NY)1.1
PEG (5Y)1.19
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.08%
ROE 110.65%
ROCE 26.4%
ROIC 19.87%
ROICexc 20.81%
ROICexgc 97.76%
OM 20.88%
PM (TTM) 11.4%
GM 48.23%
FCFM 18.53%
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-16.52%
ROICexcg 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 Turnover0.97
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.74
Debt/FCF 2.67
Debt/EBITDA 1.76
Cap/Depr 67.47%
Cap/Sales 4.64%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 83.47%
Profit Quality 162.56%
Current Ratio 0.82
Quick Ratio 0.82
Altman-Z 3.85
F-Score6
WACC6.67%
ROIC/WACC2.98
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)5.55%
EPS 3Y39.86%
EPS 5Y25.31%
EPS Q2Q%50%
EPS Next Y27.34%
EPS Next 2Y22.98%
EPS Next 3Y20%
EPS Next 5Y16.95%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.22%
Revenue growth 3Y12.25%
Revenue growth 5Y11.05%
Sales Q2Q%19.66%
Revenue Next Year8.3%
Revenue Next 2Y8.28%
Revenue Next 3Y8.11%
Revenue Next 5Y6.7%
EBIT growth 1Y19.4%
EBIT growth 3Y14.04%
EBIT growth 5Y10.56%
EBIT Next Year58.15%
EBIT Next 3Y25.41%
EBIT Next 5Y15.72%
FCF growth 1Y33.13%
FCF growth 3Y42.31%
FCF growth 5Y27.37%
OCF growth 1Y22.99%
OCF growth 3Y24.48%
OCF growth 5Y18.29%