Sopra Steria Group SOP.PA
FranceTechnology · Information Technology ServicesEuronext París · EUR
219.00 EUR (+31.5%)
9 analysts
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Sopra Steria Group is a European IT services consultancy offering consulting, systems integration, infrastructure management, and digital transformation services to large corporations and public administrations.
Listed on Euronext París · Symbol SOP.PA · EPA: SOP · Currency EUR
Key points
from its scores- ✓Attractive valuation8.9
- ✓Good share-price trend8.2
- ✓Attractive dividend7.4
- ✕Fragile balance sheet4.7
- !Moderate growth5.4
AI analysis
bottom line, main risk, context and newsThe valuation is very attractive and the business is stable, but watch the operating margin and liquidity in a rising-rate environment in Europe.
Sopra Steria trades at a very attractive valuation (P/E 10.71, FCF yield 13.15%) and consistently generates cash (76% cash conversion), with moderate revenue and profit growth (4.1% and 5.3%). Its financial health is acceptable (ND/EBITDA 2.02) although with a low operating margin (8.51%) and a tight liquidity ratio (0.88). Momentum is strong (+21.16% over 12 months).
The operating margin is low (8.51%) and the liquidity ratio is tight (0.88), making the company vulnerable to cost pressure or tighter financing conditions in Europe.
Context and risks
Sopra Steria operates mainly in France and Europe, where the ECB maintains a hiking bias. With a Net Debt/EBITDA of 2.02 and a liquidity ratio of 0.88, the company is not exempt from pressure from monetary tightening, although its debt level is not extreme. The main risk is exposure to the French economy, with elevated governance risk that could affect demand for public-sector IT services, a key client for the company.
Is Sopra Steria Group stock cheap or expensive?
at the analysis dateOn P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 64% below the Technology median on average.
| Multiple | Company | Sector | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E | 10.7 | 31.3 | −66% |
| EV / EBITDA | 7.9 | 20.4 | −62% |
| Price / book | 1.5 | 6.3 | −76% |
| Price / sales | 0.6 | 5.3 | −89% |
Sector: median of the 283 Technology companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.
Valuation score: 8.9 out of 10 (median for Technology: 5.3).
Average analyst target: 219.00 EUR, +31.5% versus the price.
A discount may reflect more risk or slower growth than its sector: Financial health 4.7 (sector 6.9), Growth 5.4 (sector 7.5).
Classic formulas with standard assumptions (10.0% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.
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Score by category
0 to 10 · hover overtap each one to see what it measuresKey metrics
at the analysis date · compared with the Technology medianValuation
- P/E
- 10.7
- Forward P/E
- 8.4
- EV / EBITDA
- 7.9
- Price / book
- 1.5
- Price / sales
- 0.6
- PEG
- 0.85
- Market cap
- 3.2B EUR
- Enterprise value
- 4.4B EUR
Profitability
- ROE
- 14.6%
- ROA
- 5.5%
- ROIC (approx.)
- 14.0%
- Gross margin
- 14.9%
- Operating margin
- 8.5%
- Net margin
- 5.2%
- Free cash flow
- 423.2M EUR
- FCF yield
- 13.2%
- Cash conversion
- 76%
Solvency
- Total debt
- 1.4B EUR
- Net debt
- 1.1B EUR
- Cash
- 270.4M EUR
- EBITDA
- 556.7M EUR
- Net debt / EBITDA
- 2.02
- Debt / equity
- 65.11
- Current ratio
- 0.88
- Quick ratio
- 0.70
Growth
- Revenue growth
- +4.1%
- Earnings growth
- +5.3%
- EPS (TTM)
- 15.54 EUR
- EPS (forward)
- 19.82 EUR
Dividend
- Dividend yield
- 3.2%
- Payout
- 34.1%
Risk and market
- Beta
- 0.94
- Analyst consensus
- Buy (9)
- Target price
- 219.00 EUR
- 52-week range
- 109.40 – 202.20
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Is Sopra Steria Group stock cheap or expensive?
On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 64% below the Technology median on average. Valuation score: 8.9 out of 10 (median for Technology: 5.3). Average analyst target: 219.00 EUR, +31.5% versus the price. This is not investment advice.
What score does Sopra Steria Group get on MeridIAn Screener?
It scores 6.4 out of 10, rank 663 of 2,130 (better than 68% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Valuation (8.9) and its weakest, Financial health (4.7). Analysis of 08/10/2026.
What is Sopra Steria Group's P/E ratio?
Its P/E is 10.7: the share price equals 10.7 times earnings per share over the last 12 months. The Technology median is 31.3. Based on the earnings analysts expect, the forward P/E is 8.4.
How much is Sopra Steria Group worth on the stock market?
Its market capitalisation is 3.2B EUR and its enterprise value, debt included, is 4.4B EUR.
How much debt does Sopra Steria Group have?
Its net debt (debt minus cash) is 1.1B EUR. That is 2.02 times its EBITDA; the Technology median is 0.20.
Does Sopra Steria Group pay a dividend?
Yes: its dividend yield is 3.18% and it pays out 34% of its earnings.
How has Sopra Steria Group stock performed over the last year?
It has risen 26.6% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 109.40 and 202.20 EUR. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What do analysts think of Sopra Steria Group?
9 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “Buy” and their average target is 219.00 EUR (+31.5% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.