IPSOS (IPS.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:IPS - Euronext Paris - Matif - FR0000073298 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Overall IPS gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated IPS against 66 industry peers in the Media industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making IPS a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. IPS may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth Finally IPS also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make IPS a good candidate for value and dividend investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year IPS was profitable.
IPS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years IPS has been profitable.
IPS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
IPS has a Return On Assets of 7.02%. This is amongst the best in the industry. IPS outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
IPS has a better Return On Equity (12.96%) than 68.18% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 11.34%, IPS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for IPS is above the industry average of 8.67%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (11.34%) for IPS is above the 3 year average (11.20%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.02% | ||
| ROE | 12.96% | ||
| ROIC | 11.34% |
ROA(3y)6.79%
ROA(5y)6.3%
ROE(3y)12.92%
ROE(5y)12.5%
ROIC(3y)11.2%
ROIC(5y)10.19%
1.3 Margins
IPS has a Profit Margin of 8.38%. This is in the better half of the industry: IPS outperforms 78.79% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of IPS has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 12.39%, IPS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
IPS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
IPS's Gross Margin of 68.74% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. IPS outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
IPS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.39% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.38% | ||
| GM | 68.74% |
OM growth 3Y0.78%
OM growth 5Y4.71%
PM growth 3Y-0.74%
PM growth 5Y9.88%
GM growth 3Y2.03%
GM growth 5Y1.34%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), IPS is creating some value.
IPS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
IPS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for IPS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
IPS has an Altman-Z score of 2.69. This is not the best score and indicates that IPS is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
IPS has a Altman-Z score of 2.69. This is amongst the best in the industry. IPS outperforms 87.88% of its industry peers.
IPS has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.90. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.90 years to pay back of all of its debts.
IPS's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.90 is amongst the best of the industry. IPS outperforms 86.36% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.10 indicates that IPS is not too dependend on debt financing.
IPS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.10 is amongst the best of the industry. IPS outperforms 84.85% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.9 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.69 |
ROIC/WACC1.71
WACC6.65%
2.3 Liquidity
IPS has a Current Ratio of 1.12. This is a normal value and indicates that IPS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of IPS (1.12) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.12 indicates that IPS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.12, IPS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.12% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.12 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 29.65% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, IPS shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 14.97% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.13% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.03% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)29.65%
EPS 3Y4.88%
EPS 5Y14.97%
EPS Q2Q%23.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.13%
Revenue growth 3Y4.37%
Revenue growth 5Y4.03%
Sales Q2Q%-0.03%
3.2 Future
IPS is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.58% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, IPS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.98% on average per year.
EPS Next Y7.77%
EPS Next 2Y7.2%
EPS Next 3Y6.58%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.44%
Revenue Next 2Y4.11%
Revenue Next 3Y3.41%
Revenue Next 5Y2.98%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
IPS is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.65.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, IPS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.82% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of IPS to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.35), we can say IPS is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.23, the valuation of IPS can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, IPS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.20. IPS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.23 |
4.2 Price Multiples
IPS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of IPS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: IPS is cheaper than 71.21% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.03 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
IPS has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.24
PEG (5Y)0.64
EPS Next 2Y7.2%
EPS Next 3Y6.58%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.11%, IPS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.85, IPS pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, IPS pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.11% |
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 Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
IPS pays out 34.83% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of IPS is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP34.83%
EPS Next 2Y7.2%
EPS Next 3Y6.58%
EPA:IPS (5/27/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
44.86
+0.8 (+1.82%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners52.59%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners11.67%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.94B
Analysts85
Price Target64.6 (44%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.11% |
Yearly Dividend1.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.34%
DP34.83%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
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)-3.24%
PT rev (3m)-4.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.5%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.23 | ||
| P/S | 0.79 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.23 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.73 | ||
| P/B | 1.23 | ||
| P/tB | 266.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.03 |
EPS(TTM)4.65
EY10.37%
EPS(NY)5.45
Fwd EY12.15%
FCF(TTM)6.21
FCFY13.83%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY17.46%
SpS56.5
BVpS36.52
TBVpS0.17
PEG (NY)1.24
PEG (5Y)0.64
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.02% | ||
| ROE | 12.96% | ||
| ROCE | 15.82% | ||
| ROIC | 11.34% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.59% | ||
| ROICexgc | 72.24% | ||
| OM | 12.39% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.38% | ||
| GM | 68.74% | ||
| FCFM | 10.98% |
ROA(3y)6.79%
ROA(5y)6.3%
ROE(3y)12.92%
ROE(5y)12.5%
ROIC(3y)11.2%
ROIC(5y)10.19%
ROICexc(3y)13.42%
ROICexc(5y)12.07%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)15.62%
ROCE(5y)14.21%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y9.12%
ROICexc growth 5Y11.65%
OM growth 3Y0.78%
OM growth 5Y4.71%
PM growth 3Y-0.74%
PM growth 5Y9.88%
GM growth 3Y2.03%
GM growth 5Y1.34%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.84
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.9 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.4 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 77.13% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.88% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 23.03 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 85.99% | ||
| Profit Quality | 131.07% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.69 |
F-Score7
WACC6.65%
ROIC/WACC1.71
Cap/Depr(3y)62.46%
Cap/Depr(5y)57.34%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.54%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.31%
Profit Quality(3y)132.64%
Profit Quality(5y)173.45%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)29.65%
EPS 3Y4.88%
EPS 5Y14.97%
EPS Q2Q%23.09%
EPS Next Y7.77%
EPS Next 2Y7.2%
EPS Next 3Y6.58%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.13%
Revenue growth 3Y4.37%
Revenue growth 5Y4.03%
Sales Q2Q%-0.03%
Revenue Next Year4.44%
Revenue Next 2Y4.11%
Revenue Next 3Y3.41%
Revenue Next 5Y2.98%
EBIT growth 1Y15.88%
EBIT growth 3Y5.19%
EBIT growth 5Y8.93%
EBIT Next Year33.52%
EBIT Next 3Y13.66%
EBIT Next 5Y11.77%
FCF growth 1Y18.8%
FCF growth 3Y-3.94%
FCF growth 5Y14.77%
OCF growth 1Y19.08%
OCF growth 3Y-0.73%
OCF growth 5Y13.73%