IPSOS (IPS.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:IPS - FR0000073298 - Common Stock
31.76 EUR
-0.48 (-1.49%)
Taking everything into account, IPS scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. IPS was compared to 67 industry peers in the Media industry. IPS gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. IPS is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. 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
IPS had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year IPS had a positive cash flow from operations.
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's Return On Assets of 6.31% is amongst the best of the industry. IPS outperforms 86.36% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of IPS (12.58%) is better than 77.27% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.32%, IPS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.85% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for IPS is above the industry average of 7.85%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.31% | ||
| ROE | 12.58% | ||
| ROIC | 9.32% |
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 (7.32%) than 78.79% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of IPS has grown nicely.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 11.43%, IPS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.24% of the companies in the same industry.
IPS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of IPS (68.67%) is better than 68.18% 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 | 11.43% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.32% | ||
| GM | 68.67% |
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.
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 2.48. 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 (2.48) is better than 89.39% of its industry peers.
IPS has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.78. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as IPS would need 2.78 years to pay back of all of its debts.
IPS's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.78 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. IPS outperforms 77.27% of its industry peers.
IPS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.40. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
IPS has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.40) than 65.15% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.48 |
ROIC/WACC1.44
WACC6.45%
2.3 Liquidity
IPS has a Current Ratio of 1.38. 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 better Current ratio (1.38) than 75.76% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.38 indicates that IPS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 1.38, IPS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.38 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.38 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
IPS shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -0.66%.
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.
IPS shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.66%.
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)-0.66%
EPS 3Y4.88%
EPS 5Y14.97%
EPS Q2Q%-31.62%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.66%
Revenue growth 3Y4.37%
Revenue growth 5Y4.03%
Sales Q2Q%1.45%
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 5.65% on average per year.
IPS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.98% yearly.
EPS Next Y1.46%
EPS Next 2Y5.37%
EPS Next 3Y5.65%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.36%
Revenue Next 2Y4.56%
Revenue Next 3Y4.03%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 7.77 indicates a rather cheap valuation of IPS.
IPS's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. IPS is cheaper than 87.88% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.91. IPS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.66 indicates a rather cheap valuation of IPS.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of IPS indicates a rather cheap valuation: IPS is cheaper than 90.91% of the companies listed in the same industry.
IPS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.57.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.66 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, IPS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.61% of the companies are valued more expensively.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.15 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.22 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
IPS has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)5.34
PEG (5Y)0.52
EPS Next 2Y5.37%
EPS Next 3Y5.65%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
IPS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.82%, which is a nice return.
IPS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 6.17. IPS pays more dividend than 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
IPS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.82% |
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 39.63% 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.
DP39.63%
EPS Next 2Y5.37%
EPS Next 3Y5.65%
EPA:IPS (11/14/2025, 2:53:56 PM)
31.76
-0.48 (-1.49%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners52.14%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners12.34%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.37B
Revenue(TTM)2.46B
Net Income(TTM)179.76M
Analysts85
Price Target58.97 (85.67%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.82% |
Yearly Dividend1.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.34%
DP39.63%
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)-3.44%
PT rev (3m)-6.19%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.38%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.66%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.66 | ||
| P/S | 0.56 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.15 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.52 | ||
| P/B | 0.96 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.22 |
EPS(TTM)4.09
EY12.88%
EPS(NY)5.61
Fwd EY17.68%
FCF(TTM)5.16
FCFY16.26%
OCF(TTM)7.03
OCFY22.14%
SpS56.88
BVpS33.07
TBVpS-5.97
PEG (NY)5.34
PEG (5Y)0.52
Graham Number55.17
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.31% | ||
| ROE | 12.58% | ||
| ROCE | 13% | ||
| ROIC | 9.32% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.54% | ||
| ROICexgc | 47.48% | ||
| OM | 11.43% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.32% | ||
| GM | 68.67% | ||
| FCFM | 9.08% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc 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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.86
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.78 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.53 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 84.34% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.29% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 19.56 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 80.68% | ||
| Profit Quality | 124.1% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.38 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.38 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.48 |
F-Score5
WACC6.45%
ROIC/WACC1.44
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)-0.66%
EPS 3Y4.88%
EPS 5Y14.97%
EPS Q2Q%-31.62%
EPS Next Y1.46%
EPS Next 2Y5.37%
EPS Next 3Y5.65%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.66%
Revenue growth 3Y4.37%
Revenue growth 5Y4.03%
Sales Q2Q%1.45%
Revenue Next Year4.36%
Revenue Next 2Y4.56%
Revenue Next 3Y4.03%
Revenue Next 5Y2.98%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.89%
EBIT growth 3Y5.19%
EBIT growth 5Y8.93%
EBIT Next Year23.42%
EBIT Next 3Y13.09%
EBIT Next 5Y11.77%
FCF growth 1Y-7.6%
FCF growth 3Y-3.94%
FCF growth 5Y14.77%
OCF growth 1Y2.85%
OCF growth 3Y-0.73%
OCF growth 5Y13.73%
IPSOS / IPS.PA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of IPSOS (IPS.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to IPS.PA.
What is the valuation status of IPSOS (IPS.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to IPSOS (IPS.PA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for IPSOS?
IPSOS (IPS.PA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the financial health of IPSOS (IPS.PA) stock?
The financial health rating of IPSOS (IPS.PA) is 7 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of IPSOS (IPS.PA) stock?
The dividend rating of IPSOS (IPS.PA) is 8 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 39.63%.