IPSOS (IPS.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:IPS - Euronext Paris - Matif - FR0000073298 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
IPS gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 67 industry peers in the Media industry. IPS gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on IPS. IPS also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make IPS suitable 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.
IPS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
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 85.07% of its industry peers.
IPS's Return On Equity of 12.96% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. IPS outperforms 70.15% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 11.34%, IPS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.04% 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 7.84%.
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 amongst the best in the industry. IPS outperforms 80.60% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of IPS has grown nicely.
IPS's Operating Margin of 12.39% is amongst the best of the industry. IPS outperforms 80.60% 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 65.67% 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so IPS is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, IPS has less shares outstanding
IPS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, IPS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
IPS has an Altman-Z score of 2.70. 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.
The Altman-Z score of IPS (2.70) is better than 91.04% 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 has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.90) than 85.07% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.10 indicates that IPS is not too dependend on debt financing.
IPS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.10. This is amongst the best in the industry. IPS outperforms 85.07% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.9 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.7 |
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.
IPS's Current ratio of 1.12 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. IPS outperforms 58.21% of its industry peers.
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.
IPS has a Quick ratio of 1.12. This is in the better half of the industry: IPS outperforms 62.69% of its industry peers.
| 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 14.97% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.13% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, IPS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.03% on average per year.
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.
IPS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.98% yearly.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.66, the valuation of IPS can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, IPS is valued cheaper than 80.60% of the companies in the same industry.
IPS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.46, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.24, the valuation of IPS can be described as very reasonable.
IPS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. IPS is cheaper than 77.61% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.30. IPS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.24 |
4.2 Price Multiples
IPS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, IPS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.64% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.09 |
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)0.65
EPS Next 2Y7.2%
EPS Next 3Y6.58%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
IPS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.14%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.72, IPS pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
IPS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.14% |
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 Years7
Div Non Decr Years7
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 (6/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
44.9
+0.28 (+0.63%)
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 (43.88%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.14% |
Yearly Dividend1.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.34%
DP34.83%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years7
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%
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 | 9.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.24 | ||
| P/S | 0.79 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.24 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.73 | ||
| P/B | 1.23 | ||
| P/tB | 266.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.09 |
EPS(TTM)4.65
EY10.36%
EPS(NY)5.45
Fwd EY12.14%
FCF(TTM)6.21
FCFY13.82%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY17.45%
SpS56.5
BVpS36.52
TBVpS0.17
PEG (NY)1.24
PEG (5Y)0.65
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 | 2.7 |
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%