French (CAC) Professional Services Industry Analysis

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the French Professional Services Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

Date	Market Cap	Revenue	Earnings	PE	Absolute PE	PS
Thu, 03 Sep 2026	€18.4b	€25.7b	€1.1b	10.4x	16.9x	0.7x
Sat, 01 Aug 2026	€18.4b	€25.7b	€1.1b	10.5x	16.9x	0.7x
Mon, 29 Jun 2026	€16.7b	€25.9b	€1.2b	11.7x	13.8x	0.6x
Wed, 27 May 2026	€17.4b	€25.8b	€1.2b	15.6x	14.6x	0.7x
Fri, 24 Apr 2026	€16.7b	€25.8b	€1.2b	15.7x	14.2x	0.6x
Sun, 22 Mar 2026	€16.9b	€25.8b	€1.2b	20x	13.8x	0.7x
Tue, 17 Feb 2026	€17.2b	€25.8b	€1.3b	17.4x	13.5x	0.7x
Thu, 15 Jan 2026	€17.8b	€25.8b	€1.3b	18.1x	14x	0.7x
Sat, 13 Dec 2025	€17.3b	€25.8b	€1.3b	16.9x	13.6x	0.7x
Mon, 10 Nov 2025	€18.1b	€25.8b	€1.3b	16.4x	14.2x	0.7x
Wed, 08 Oct 2025	€18.0b	€25.8b	€1.3b	15.1x	14.2x	0.7x
Fri, 05 Sep 2025	€17.8b	€25.5b	€1.3b	14.2x	13.8x	0.7x
Sun, 03 Aug 2025	€18.2b	€25.5b	€1.3b	15.1x	14.1x	0.7x
Tue, 01 Jul 2025	€20.3b	€25.3b	€1.2b	11.6x	16.3x	0.8x
Thu, 29 May 2025	€21.3b	€25.3b	€1.2b	11.1x	17.1x	0.8x
Sat, 26 Apr 2025	€20.3b	€25.2b	€1.3b	10.9x	16.1x	0.8x
Mon, 24 Mar 2025	€20.5b	€24.8b	€1.3b	10.5x	16.3x	0.8x
Wed, 19 Feb 2025	€22.2b	€23.5b	€1.4b	10.3x	16.3x	0.9x
Fri, 17 Jan 2025	€20.9b	€23.5b	€1.4b	10.7x	15.3x	0.9x
Sun, 15 Dec 2024	€20.9b	€23.5b	€1.4b	10.4x	15.3x	0.9x
Tue, 12 Nov 2024	€21.1b	€23.5b	€1.4b	10.6x	15.4x	0.9x
Thu, 10 Oct 2024	€21.0b	€23.4b	€1.4b	10.7x	15.4x	0.9x
Sat, 07 Sep 2024	€21.6b	€23.1b	€1.4b	10.7x	15.4x	0.9x
Mon, 05 Aug 2024	€21.9b	€23.1b	€1.4b	10.5x	15.6x	0.9x
Wed, 03 Jul 2024	€20.9b	€22.1b	€1.4b	10.8x	15.2x	0.9x
Fri, 31 May 2024	€21.9b	€22.1b	€1.4b	11.2x	15.9x	1x
Sun, 28 Apr 2024	€21.1b	€22.0b	€1.4b	11.5x	15.3x	1x
Tue, 26 Mar 2024	€21.3b	€21.9b	€1.4b	9.9x	15.3x	1x
Thu, 22 Feb 2024	€22.6b	€21.6b	€1.3b	12.3x	17x	1x
Sat, 20 Jan 2024	€22.9b	€21.7b	€1.4b	12.8x	16.9x	1.1x
Mon, 18 Dec 2023	€20.8b	€21.7b	€1.4b	11.6x	15.3x	1x
Wed, 15 Nov 2023	€21.2b	€21.7b	€1.4b	11.5x	15.7x	1x
Fri, 13 Oct 2023	€21.1b	€21.7b	€1.4b	11.3x	15.6x	1x
Sun, 10 Sep 2023	€22.2b	€21.5b	€1.4b	12.3x	16.4x	1x

Current Industry PE

Investors are optimistic on the French Professional Services industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.

The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 16.9x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 15.3x.

The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.84x.

Past Earnings Growth

The earnings for companies in the Professional Services industry have declined 7.0% per year over the last three years.
Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 6.3% per year.
This means that although more sales are being generated, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased, which has decreased profits.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the French Industrials industry?


FR Market	-1.68%
Industrials	-3.56%
Professional Services	-1.20%
HR Services	-0.82%
Research and Consulting Services	-2.06%

Industry PE

Investors are most optimistic about the Research and Consulting Services industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 22.3x.

Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 14.6%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 17.1% per year.

Investors are most pessimistic about the HR Services industry, which is trading close to its 3-year average of 10.5x.

Forecasted Growth

Analysts are most optimistic on the Research and Consulting Services industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 15% over the next 5 years.
This is better than its past earnings decline of 17% per year.

In contrast, the HR Services industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 13% per year over the next few years.

Company	Last Price	7D	1Y	Valuation
CEN Groupe CRIT	€53.40	1.1% +€6.3m	-14.4%	PE18.1x
ALMAR Mare Nostrum	€0.59	3.5% +€139.7k	5.4%	PE0.3x
ALNLF Neolife	€0.069	0.9% +€57.8k	2.4%	PS0.5x

Company

Last Price

Valuation

CEN Groupe CRIT

€53.40

1.1%
+€6.3m

-14.4%

PE18.1x

ALMAR Mare Nostrum

€0.59

3.5%
+€139.7k

5.4%

PE0.3x

ALNLF Neolife

€0.069

0.9%
+€57.8k

2.4%

PS0.5x

New minor risk - Dividend sustainability

The dividend is not well covered by cash flows. Cash payout ratio: 0% Dividend yield: 6.4% This is considered a minor risk. Dividends are ultimately paid out of the company's available cash reserves. Companies that pay out too much of their cash flow are at risk of having to reduce or cut their dividend in future. If cash flow growth slows or cash flows fall, then there may not be enough cash reserves to maintain the same dividend. Or in extreme cases, companies may opt to take on debt to maintain the dividend. This risk is mitigated by the fact the dividend is covered by earnings, however, cash flows are generally more important. For dividend paying companies, any reduction in the dividend can significantly impact the share price. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks High level of debt (76% net debt to equity). Dividend is not well covered by cash flows (0% cash payout ratio). Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (8.1% average weekly change). Large one-off items impacting financial results.

French (CAC) Professional Services Industry Analysis

Industry Valuation and Performance

Industry Trends

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Latest News

New major risk - Dividend sustainability

New minor risk - Dividend sustainability

GECI International S.A., Annual General Meeting, Sep 24, 2026

Bureau Veritas' (EPA:BVI) Soft Earnings Are Actually Better Than They Appear

Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 24%

Upcoming dividend of €1.50 per share

Upcoming dividend of €0.60 per share

Upcoming dividend of €0.25 per share

New minor risk - Market cap size

Neolife SA, Annual General Meeting, Jun 23, 2026

Mare Nostrum SA, Annual General Meeting, Jun 16, 2026