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 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 is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good 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.
In the past year IPS had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years IPS has always 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 83.33% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 12.96%, IPS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
IPS's Return On Invested Capital of 11.34% is amongst the best of the industry. IPS outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
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 3 year average ROIC (11.20%) for IPS is below the current ROIC(11.34%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 8.38%, IPS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.79% of the companies in the same industry.
IPS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
IPS has a better Operating Margin (12.39%) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
IPS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of IPS (68.74%) is better than 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 2.70. 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.
IPS has a better Altman-Z score (2.70) than 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 has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.90. This is amongst the best in the industry. IPS outperforms 86.36% of its industry peers.
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 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 has a Current ratio (1.12) which is in line with 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's Quick ratio of 1.12 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. IPS outperforms 62.12% of its industry peers.
| 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.
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.
Looking at the last year, IPS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.13% in the last 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
IPS is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.62.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, IPS is valued a bit cheaper than 78.79% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of IPS to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.17), we can say IPS is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.21, which indicates a very decent valuation of IPS.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, IPS is valued cheaper than 81.82% of the companies 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 22.10.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.21 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as IPS.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, IPS is valued a bit cheaper than 69.70% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.11 |
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
IPS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.11%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.85, 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 2.40.
| 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 (5/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
44.74
-0.12 (-0.27%)
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 Cap1.93B
Analysts85
Price Target64.6 (44.39%)
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 | 9.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.21 | ||
| P/S | 0.79 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.21 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.71 | ||
| P/B | 1.23 | ||
| P/tB | 265.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.11 |
EPS(TTM)4.65
EY10.39%
EPS(NY)5.45
Fwd EY12.18%
FCF(TTM)6.21
FCFY13.87%
OCF(TTM)7.83
OCFY17.51%
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 | 2.7 |
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%