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IPSOS (IPS.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

EPA:IPS - Euronext Paris - Matif - FR0000073298 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR

44.62  -0.24 (-0.53%)

Fundamental Rating

7

Taking everything into account, IPS scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. IPS was compared to 66 industry peers in the Media industry. IPS gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. IPS scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. IPS also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make IPS a good candidate for value and dividend investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

IPS had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year IPS had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years IPS has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years IPS had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

IPS has a better Return On Assets (7.02%) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
IPS has a Return On Equity of 12.96%. This is in the better half of the industry: IPS outperforms 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.
IPS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.20%. This 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 RankSector 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%
IPS.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICIPS.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10

1.3 Margins

IPS has a better Profit Margin (8.38%) than 78.79% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of IPS has grown nicely.
IPS has a Operating Margin of 12.39%. This is amongst the best in the industry. IPS outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of IPS has grown nicely.
IPS has a better Gross Margin (68.74%) than 66.67% 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 RankSector 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%
IPS.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsIPS.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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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.
Compared to 1 year ago, IPS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
IPS.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingIPS.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.70 indicates that IPS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 2.70, IPS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.88% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.90, IPS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.36% of the companies in the same industry.
IPS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.10. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.1
Debt/FCF 1.9
Altman-Z 2.7
ROIC/WACC1.71
WACC6.65%
IPS.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFIPS.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.12 indicates that IPS should not have too much problems paying 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.12, IPS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.12% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.12
Quick Ratio 1.12
IPS.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesIPS.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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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.
IPS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.03% yearly.
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.
IPS.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesIPS.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 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 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 9.60, which indicates a very decent valuation of IPS.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, IPS is valued a bit cheaper than 78.79% of the companies in the same industry.
IPS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.35, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
IPS is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.19.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, IPS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.82% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.20, IPS is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.6
Fwd PE 8.19
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

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as IPS.
IPS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. IPS is cheaper than 69.70% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.19
EV/EBITDA 6.11
IPS.PA Per share dataIPS.PA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40 50

4.3 Compensation for Growth

IPS's 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%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.11%, IPS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
IPS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.85.
IPS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.40.
Industry RankSector 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
IPS.PA Yearly Dividends per shareIPS.PA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

34.83% of the earnings are spent on dividend by IPS. This is a low number and 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%
IPS.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendIPS.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
IPS.PA Dividend Payout.IPS.PA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.IPS.PA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

IPSOS

EPA:IPS (5/28/2025, 5:29:53 PM)

44.62

-0.24 (-0.53%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)04-17 2025-04-17
Earnings (Next)07-23 2025-07-23
Inst Owners52.59%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners11.67%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.93B
Analysts85
Price Target64.6 (44.78%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector Rank
PE 9.6
Fwd PE 8.19
P/S 0.79
P/FCF 7.19
P/OCF 5.7
P/B 1.22
P/tB 264.74
EV/EBITDA 6.11
EPS(TTM)4.65
EY10.42%
EPS(NY)5.45
Fwd EY12.21%
FCF(TTM)6.21
FCFY13.91%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY17.56%
SpS56.5
BVpS36.52
TBVpS0.17
PEG (NY)1.24
PEG (5Y)0.64
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 2.7
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%