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INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COS INC (IPG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:IPG - US4606901001 - Common Stock

25.46 USD
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Last: 11/7/2025, 8:04:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

Overall IPG gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated IPG against 96 industry peers in the Media industry. While IPG has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. IPG may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth IPG also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes IPG very considerable for value and dividend investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

IPG had positive earnings in the past year.
IPG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
IPG had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years IPG always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
IPG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFIPG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

1.2 Ratios

With a decent Return On Assets value of 2.59%, IPG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.42% of the companies in the same industry.
IPG's Return On Equity of 11.90% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. IPG outperforms 75.79% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of IPG (12.79%) is better than 92.63% of its industry peers.
IPG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.24%. This is above the industry average of 8.55%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (12.79%) for IPG is above the 3 year average (12.24%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.59%
ROE 11.9%
ROIC 12.79%
ROA(3y)4.81%
ROA(5y)4.23%
ROE(3y)23.91%
ROE(5y)22.18%
ROIC(3y)12.24%
ROIC(5y)11.44%
IPG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICIPG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 4.27%, IPG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.47% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of IPG has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 14.02%, IPG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.68% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of IPG has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of IPG (17.91%) is worse than 75.79% of its industry peers.
IPG's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 14.02%
PM (TTM) 4.27%
GM 17.91%
OM growth 3Y-1.81%
OM growth 5Y4.07%
PM growth 3Y-11.51%
PM growth 5Y0.1%
GM growth 3Y-2.02%
GM growth 5Y3.12%
IPG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsIPG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), IPG is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, IPG has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for IPG has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for IPG has been reduced compared to a year ago.
IPG Yearly Shares OutstandingIPG Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M
IPG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsIPG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.70, we must say that IPG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
IPG has a better Altman-Z score (1.70) than 65.26% of its industry peers.
IPG has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.52. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as IPG would need 3.52 years to pay back of all of its debts.
IPG has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.52. This is in the better half of the industry: IPG outperforms 76.84% of its industry peers.
IPG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.80. This is a neutral value indicating IPG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
IPG's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.80 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. IPG outperforms 51.58% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.8
Debt/FCF 3.52
Altman-Z 1.7
ROIC/WACC1.61
WACC7.95%
IPG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFIPG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.07 indicates that IPG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.07, IPG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.21% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.07 indicates that IPG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
IPG's Quick ratio of 1.07 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. IPG outperforms 46.32% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.07
Quick Ratio 1.07
IPG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesIPG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

IPG shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 1.40%.
Measured over the past 5 years, IPG shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 7.46% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -5.16% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, IPG shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.90% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.4%
EPS 3Y2.26%
EPS 5Y7.46%
EPS Q2Q%22.95%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.16%
Revenue growth 3Y1.45%
Revenue growth 5Y0.9%
Sales Q2Q%-6.63%

3.2 Future

IPG is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.55% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, IPG will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.76% on average per year.
EPS Next Y7.8%
EPS Next 2Y7.13%
EPS Next 3Y6.55%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-5.9%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.69%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.19%
Revenue Next 5Y1.76%

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 stable.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
IPG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesIPG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
IPG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesIPG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.81, the valuation of IPG can be described as reasonable.
IPG's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. IPG is cheaper than 81.05% of the companies in the same industry.
IPG is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.83, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
IPG is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.98.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, IPG is valued a bit cheaper than 74.74% of the companies in the same industry.
IPG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 32.68.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.81
Fwd PE 7.98
IPG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsIPG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of IPG indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: IPG is cheaper than 76.84% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of IPG indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: IPG is cheaper than 70.53% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.09
EV/EBITDA 6.18
IPG Per share dataIPG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
IPG has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.13
PEG (5Y)1.18
EPS Next 2Y7.13%
EPS Next 3Y6.55%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.27%, IPG is a good candidate for dividend investing.
IPG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.35. IPG pays more dividend than 91.58% of the companies in the same industry.
IPG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.37.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.27%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of IPG grows each year by 7.02%, which is quite nice.
IPG has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
IPG has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.02%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years13
IPG Yearly Dividends per shareIPG Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

IPG pays out 111.48% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
IPG's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP111.48%
EPS Next 2Y7.13%
EPS Next 3Y6.55%
IPG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendIPG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B
IPG Dividend Payout.IPG Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.IPG Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COS INC

NYSE:IPG (11/7/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 25.46 0 (0%)

25.46

+0.43 (+1.72%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)07-22 2025-07-22/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-10 2025-11-10/bmo
Inst Owners99.09%
Inst Owner Change-1.23%
Ins Owners0.45%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap9.31B
Revenue(TTM)10.35B
Net Income(TTM)441.70M
Analysts72
Price Target33.36 (31.03%)
Short Float %7.35%
Short Ratio4.31
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.27%
Yearly Dividend1.32
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.02%
DP111.48%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-Date09-02 2025-09-02 (0.33)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)26.62%
Min EPS beat(2)20.37%
Max EPS beat(2)32.87%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)11.42%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.3%
Max EPS beat(4)32.87%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)5.96%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)4.75%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)6.77%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.46%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.74%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.18%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.38%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.54%
Max Revenue beat(4)13.99%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.39%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.32%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)5.81%
PT rev (1m)1.87%
PT rev (3m)0.48%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.2%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.91%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.18%
EPS NY rev (3m)11.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.09%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.52%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.81
Fwd PE 7.98
P/S 0.9
P/FCF 11.09
P/OCF 9.71
P/B 2.51
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.18
EPS(TTM)2.89
EY11.35%
EPS(NY)3.19
Fwd EY12.53%
FCF(TTM)2.3
FCFY9.02%
OCF(TTM)2.62
OCFY10.3%
SpS28.28
BVpS10.15
TBVpS-4.73
PEG (NY)1.13
PEG (5Y)1.18
Graham Number25.69
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.59%
ROE 11.9%
ROCE 17.43%
ROIC 12.79%
ROICexc 15.74%
ROICexgc 79.23%
OM 14.02%
PM (TTM) 4.27%
GM 17.91%
FCFM 8.12%
ROA(3y)4.81%
ROA(5y)4.23%
ROE(3y)23.91%
ROE(5y)22.18%
ROIC(3y)12.24%
ROIC(5y)11.44%
ROICexc(3y)16.75%
ROICexc(5y)16.19%
ROICexgc(3y)154.9%
ROICexgc(5y)748.63%
ROCE(3y)16.68%
ROCE(5y)15.58%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-66.71%
ROICexgc growth 5Y8.87%
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.72%
ROICexc growth 5Y7.42%
OM growth 3Y-1.81%
OM growth 5Y4.07%
PM growth 3Y-11.51%
PM growth 5Y0.1%
GM growth 3Y-2.02%
GM growth 5Y3.12%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.61
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.8
Debt/FCF 3.52
Debt/EBITDA 1.74
Cap/Depr 47.51%
Cap/Sales 1.15%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 56.38%
Profit Quality 190.11%
Current Ratio 1.07
Quick Ratio 1.07
Altman-Z 1.7
F-Score6
WACC7.95%
ROIC/WACC1.61
Cap/Depr(3y)62.54%
Cap/Depr(5y)62.81%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.53%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.67%
Profit Quality(3y)70.86%
Profit Quality(5y)177.68%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.4%
EPS 3Y2.26%
EPS 5Y7.46%
EPS Q2Q%22.95%
EPS Next Y7.8%
EPS Next 2Y7.13%
EPS Next 3Y6.55%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.16%
Revenue growth 3Y1.45%
Revenue growth 5Y0.9%
Sales Q2Q%-6.63%
Revenue Next Year-5.9%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.69%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.19%
Revenue Next 5Y1.76%
EBIT growth 1Y-2.49%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.39%
EBIT growth 5Y5.01%
EBIT Next Year24.1%
EBIT Next 3Y10.64%
EBIT Next 5Y6.41%
FCF growth 1Y48.54%
FCF growth 3Y-21.39%
FCF growth 5Y-7.25%
OCF growth 1Y27.79%
OCF growth 3Y-20.19%
OCF growth 5Y-7.15%

INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COS INC / IPG FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COS INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to IPG.


Can you provide the valuation status for INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COS INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COS INC (IPG). This can be considered as Undervalued.


What is the profitability of IPG stock?

INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COS INC (IPG) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the valuation of INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COS INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COS INC (IPG) is 8.81 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.51.


Can you provide the financial health for IPG stock?

The financial health rating of INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COS INC (IPG) is 5 / 10.