IPSOS (IPS.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:IPS - FR0000073298 - Common Stock
36.06 EUR
+0.6 (+1.69%)
Taking everything into account, IPS scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. IPS was compared to 69 industry peers in the Media industry. IPS gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. IPS has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. 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.
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
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 6.31%, IPS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.76% of the companies in the same industry.
IPS has a Return On Equity of 12.58%. This is in the better half of the industry: IPS outperforms 76.47% of its industry peers.
IPS has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.32%) than 83.82% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for IPS is above the industry average of 7.74%.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 7.32%, IPS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.41% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of IPS has grown nicely.
IPS has a Operating Margin of 11.43%. This is in the better half of the industry: IPS outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
IPS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
IPS's Gross Margin of 68.67% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. IPS outperforms 67.65% 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
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.
Compared to 5 years ago, IPS has less shares outstanding
IPS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.54 indicates that IPS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
IPS's Altman-Z score of 2.54 is amongst the best of the industry. IPS outperforms 89.71% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of IPS is 2.78, which is a good value as it means it would take IPS, 2.78 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.78, IPS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.40 indicates that IPS is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.40, IPS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.24% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.54 |
ROIC/WACC1.44
WACC6.49%
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.
The Current ratio of IPS (1.38) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
IPS has a Quick 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 Quick ratio of 1.38. This is amongst the best in the industry. IPS outperforms 80.88% of its industry peers.
| 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%.
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 0.66% in the last 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)-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 6.68% 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 Y2.87%
EPS Next 2Y6.68%
EPS Next 3Y6.68%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.42%
Revenue Next 2Y5.34%
Revenue Next 3Y4.59%
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 8.82, the valuation of IPS can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of IPS indicates a rather cheap valuation: IPS is cheaper than 80.88% of the companies listed in the same industry.
IPS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.29, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.27, the valuation of IPS can be described as very cheap.
IPS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. IPS is cheaper than 89.71% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of IPS to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.85), we can say IPS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.27 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of IPS is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of IPS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: IPS is cheaper than 70.59% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.58 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of IPS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.07
PEG (5Y)0.59
EPS Next 2Y6.68%
EPS Next 3Y6.68%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.14%, IPS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.53, IPS pays a better dividend. On top of this IPS pays more dividend than 80.88% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, IPS pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.14% |
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 39.63% 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.
DP39.63%
EPS Next 2Y6.68%
EPS Next 3Y6.68%
EPA:IPS (10/17/2025, 5:29:51 PM)
36.06
+0.6 (+1.69%)
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 Cap1.56B
Analysts85
Price Target61.07 (69.36%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.14% |
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-5.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.78%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.55%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.94%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.27 | ||
| P/S | 0.63 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.98 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.13 | ||
| P/B | 1.09 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.58 |
EPS(TTM)4.09
EY11.34%
EPS(NY)5.75
Fwd EY15.96%
FCF(TTM)5.16
FCFY14.32%
OCF(TTM)7.03
OCFY19.5%
SpS56.88
BVpS33.07
TBVpS-5.97
PEG (NY)3.07
PEG (5Y)0.59
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%
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-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 | 2.54 |
F-Score5
WACC6.49%
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 Y2.87%
EPS Next 2Y6.68%
EPS Next 3Y6.68%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.66%
Revenue growth 3Y4.37%
Revenue growth 5Y4.03%
Sales Q2Q%1.45%
Revenue Next Year5.42%
Revenue Next 2Y5.34%
Revenue Next 3Y4.59%
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%