IPSOS (IPS.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:IPS - Euronext Paris - Matif - FR0000073298 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to IPS. IPS was compared to 59 industry peers in the Media industry. IPS has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. IPS scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. IPS also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes IPS very considerable for value and dividend investing!
1. Profitability
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.
IPS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
IPS's Return On Assets of 7.02% is amongst the best of the industry. IPS outperforms 84.75% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 12.96%, IPS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.80% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 11.34%, IPS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.83% of the companies in the same industry.
IPS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.20%. This is above the industry average of 8.79%.
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 better Profit Margin (8.38%) than 76.27% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of IPS has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 12.39%, IPS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.05% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of IPS has grown nicely.
IPS has a better Gross Margin (68.74%) than 67.80% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of IPS has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
IPS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for IPS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for IPS has been reduced compared to 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 2.64. 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 2.64. This is amongst the best in the industry. IPS outperforms 84.75% 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of IPS (1.90) is better than 86.44% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.10 indicates that IPS is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.10, IPS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.75% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.9 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.64 |
ROIC/WACC1.69
WACC6.71%
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.
With a Current ratio value of 1.12, IPS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.32% of the companies in the same industry.
IPS has a Quick 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.12, IPS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.12 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
IPS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 29.65%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 14.97% 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 2.13% in the last 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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.58% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.98% on average over the next years.
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 9.20, the valuation of IPS can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of IPS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: IPS is cheaper than 74.58% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.22, IPS is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.85, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of IPS.
83.05% 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 20.86, IPS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.85 |
4.2 Price Multiples
IPS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as 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 67.80% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.75 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of IPS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.18
PEG (5Y)0.61
EPS Next 2Y7.2%
EPS Next 3Y6.58%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
IPS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.45%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.66, IPS pays a better dividend. On top of this IPS pays more dividend than 81.36% of the companies listed in the same industry.
IPS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.45% |
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.
IPS's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP34.83%
EPS Next 2Y7.2%
EPS Next 3Y6.58%
EPA:IPS (5/2/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
42.8
+1.22 (+2.93%)
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 Cap1.85B
Analysts85
Price Target64.6 (50.93%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.45% |
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)-4.22%
PT rev (3m)-9.2%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.55%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.64%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.67%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.59%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.85 | ||
| P/S | 0.76 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.9 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.46 | ||
| P/B | 1.17 | ||
| P/tB | 253.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.75 |
EPS(TTM)4.65
EY10.86%
EPS(NY)5.45
Fwd EY12.73%
FCF(TTM)6.21
FCFY14.5%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY18.3%
SpS56.5
BVpS36.52
TBVpS0.17
PEG (NY)1.18
PEG (5Y)0.61
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 | 2.64 |
F-Score7
WACC6.71%
ROIC/WACC1.69
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 Year34.17%
EBIT Next 3Y13.64%
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%