IPSOS (IPS.PA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

EPA:IPS • FR0000073298

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This IPS.PA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. IPS.PA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • IPS had positive earnings in the past year.
  • IPS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years IPS has been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years IPS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
IPS.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFIPS.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.06%, IPS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 11.90%, IPS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.31% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.61%, IPS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.06%
ROE 11.9%
ROIC 9.61%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
IPS.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICIPS.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of IPS (7.39%) is better than 78.13% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of IPS has grown nicely.
  • IPS's Operating Margin of 12.07% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. IPS outperforms 76.56% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of IPS has grown nicely.
  • The Gross Margin of IPS (67.77%) is better than 70.31% of its industry peers.
  • IPS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 12.07%
PM (TTM) 7.39%
GM 67.77%
OM growth 3Y-2.51%
OM growth 5Y2.65%
PM growth 3Y-6.17%
PM growth 5Y4.39%
GM growth 3Y0.75%
GM growth 5Y1.07%
IPS.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsIPS.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

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2. IPS.PA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), IPS is creating some value.
  • There is no outstanding debt for IPS. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
IPS.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingIPS.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
IPS.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsIPS.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.51 indicates that IPS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.51, IPS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.38% of the companies in the same industry.
  • IPS has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.09. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as IPS would need 3.09 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.09, IPS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.39 indicates that IPS is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of IPS (0.39) is better than 64.06% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.39
Debt/FCF 3.09
Altman-Z 2.51
ROIC/WACC1.37
WACC7.03%
IPS.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFIPS.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.55 indicates that IPS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With an excellent Current ratio value of 1.55, IPS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.81% of the companies in the same industry.
  • IPS has a Quick Ratio of 1.55. This is a normal value and indicates that IPS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • IPS has a Quick ratio of 1.55. This is amongst the best in the industry. IPS outperforms 85.94% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.55
Quick Ratio 1.55
IPS.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesIPS.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. IPS.PA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for IPS have decreased by -8.30% in the last year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 11.93% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • Looking at the last year, IPS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.44% in the last year.
  • IPS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.56% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.3%
EPS 3Y-3.42%
EPS 5Y11.93%
EPS Q2Q%6.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.44%
Revenue growth 3Y1.63%
Revenue growth 5Y6.56%
Sales Q2Q%5.18%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, IPS will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.71% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.49% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y10.9%
EPS Next 2Y8.89%
EPS Next 3Y7.71%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.63%
Revenue Next 2Y3.53%
Revenue Next 3Y3.55%
Revenue Next 5Y2.49%

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.
IPS.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesIPS.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
IPS.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesIPS.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2 4 6

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4. IPS.PA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 8.15, which indicates a very decent valuation of IPS.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of IPS indicates a rather cheap valuation: IPS is cheaper than 82.81% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.47, IPS is valued rather cheaply.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.15, the valuation of IPS can be described as very cheap.
  • 89.06% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than IPS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.62, IPS is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.15
Fwd PE 6.15
IPS.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsIPS.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of IPS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: IPS is cheaper than 78.13% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, IPS is valued a bit cheaper than 73.44% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.87
EV/EBITDA 4.55
IPS.PA Per share dataIPS.PA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40

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.
  • The decent profitability rating of IPS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.75
PEG (5Y)0.68
EPS Next 2Y8.89%
EPS Next 3Y7.71%

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5. IPS.PA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • IPS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.03%, which is a nice return.
  • IPS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.34.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, IPS pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.03%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of IPS grows each year by 13.34%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.34%
Div Incr Years8
Div Non Decr Years8
IPS.PA Yearly Dividends per shareIPS.PA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • 42.80% of the earnings are spent on dividend by IPS. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
  • The dividend of IPS is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP42.8%
EPS Next 2Y8.89%
EPS Next 3Y7.71%
IPS.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendIPS.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M
IPS.PA Dividend Payout.IPS.PA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.IPS.PA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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IPS.PA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

IPSOS

EPA:IPS (4/24/2026, 5:29:51 PM)

34.82

+0.3 (+0.87%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)04-16
Earnings (Next)07-22
Inst Owners52.12%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners12.34%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.50B
Revenue(TTM)2.52B
Net Income(TTM)186.55M
Analysts85.45
Price Target57.08 (63.93%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.03%
Yearly Dividend1.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.34%
DP42.8%
Div Incr Years8
Div Non Decr Years8
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)0.44%
PT rev (3m)0.48%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.28%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.83%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.67%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.16%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.15
Fwd PE 6.15
P/S 0.6
P/FCF 6.87
P/OCF 4.98
P/B 0.96
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 4.55
EPS(TTM)4.27
EY12.26%
EPS(NY)5.66
Fwd EY16.26%
FCF(TTM)5.07
FCFY14.56%
OCF(TTM)6.99
OCFY20.08%
SpS58.44
BVpS36.28
TBVpS-3.04
PEG (NY)0.75
PEG (5Y)0.68
Graham Number59.0415 (69.56%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.06%
ROE 11.9%
ROCE 12.99%
ROIC 9.61%
ROICexc 11.12%
ROICexgc 68.36%
OM 12.07%
PM (TTM) 7.39%
GM 67.77%
FCFM 8.67%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-2.51%
OM growth 5Y2.65%
PM growth 3Y-6.17%
PM growth 5Y4.39%
GM growth 3Y0.75%
GM growth 5Y1.07%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.82
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.39
Debt/FCF 3.09
Debt/EBITDA 1.51
Cap/Depr 82.04%
Cap/Sales 3.29%
Interest Coverage 80.15
Cash Conversion 74.38%
Profit Quality 117.37%
Current Ratio 1.55
Quick Ratio 1.55
Altman-Z 2.51
F-Score5
WACC7.03%
ROIC/WACC1.37
Cap/Depr(3y)69.09%
Cap/Depr(5y)64.79%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.87%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.59%
Profit Quality(3y)129.9%
Profit Quality(5y)135.95%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.3%
EPS 3Y-3.42%
EPS 5Y11.93%
EPS Q2Q%6.23%
EPS Next Y10.9%
EPS Next 2Y8.89%
EPS Next 3Y7.71%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.44%
Revenue growth 3Y1.63%
Revenue growth 5Y6.56%
Sales Q2Q%5.18%
Revenue Next Year3.63%
Revenue Next 2Y3.53%
Revenue Next 3Y3.55%
Revenue Next 5Y2.49%
EBIT growth 1Y0.81%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.92%
EBIT growth 5Y9.39%
EBIT Next Year36.26%
EBIT Next 3Y13.83%
EBIT Next 5Y13.31%
FCF growth 1Y-18.32%
FCF growth 3Y-6.77%
FCF growth 5Y-8.09%
OCF growth 1Y-10.75%
OCF growth 3Y-2.42%
OCF growth 5Y-3.92%

IPSOS / IPS.PA Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of IPSOS (IPS.PA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to IPS.PA.


Can you provide the valuation status for IPSOS?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to IPSOS (IPS.PA). This can be considered as Undervalued.


What is the profitability of IPS stock?

IPSOS (IPS.PA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the financial health of IPSOS (IPS.PA) stock?

The financial health rating of IPSOS (IPS.PA) is 6 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for IPS stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of IPSOS (IPS.PA) is expected to grow by 10.9% in the next year.