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French (CAC) Professional Services Industry Analysis
UpdatedMar 27, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies15
- 7D-2.0%
- 3M-6.7%
- 1Y-19.2%
- YTD-6.7%
Over the last 7 days, the Professional Services industry has dropped 4.0%, driven by Bureau Veritas declining 3.1%. On the other hand Mare Nostrum is actually up 22%. Overall the industry is down 19% in 12 months. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 10% per annum.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 27 Mar 2026 | €16.7b | €25.8b | €1.2b | 20x | 14x | 0.6x |
| Sun, 22 Feb 2026 | €17.6b | €25.8b | €1.3b | 18.7x | 13.8x | 0.7x |
| Tue, 20 Jan 2026 | €17.7b | €25.8b | €1.3b | 17.8x | 13.9x | 0.7x |
| Thu, 18 Dec 2025 | €17.5b | €25.8b | €1.3b | 16.2x | 13.7x | 0.7x |
| Sat, 15 Nov 2025 | €18.3b | €25.8b | €1.3b | 16.1x | 14.4x | 0.7x |
| Mon, 13 Oct 2025 | €18.0b | €25.8b | €1.3b | 16.2x | 14.2x | 0.7x |
| Wed, 10 Sep 2025 | €21.3b | €25.5b | €1.3b | 14.2x | 16.5x | 0.8x |
| Fri, 08 Aug 2025 | €18.5b | €25.5b | €1.3b | 14.8x | 14.4x | 0.7x |
| Sun, 06 Jul 2025 | €20.0b | €25.3b | €1.2b | 13.5x | 16x | 0.8x |
| Tue, 03 Jun 2025 | €21.2b | €25.3b | €1.2b | 11.1x | 17.1x | 0.8x |
| Thu, 01 May 2025 | €20.6b | €25.2b | €1.3b | 11x | 16.4x | 0.8x |
| Sat, 29 Mar 2025 | €20.7b | €25.2b | €1.3b | 11.1x | 16.5x | 0.8x |
| Mon, 24 Feb 2025 | €22.2b | €23.5b | €1.4b | 10.3x | 16.2x | 0.9x |
| Wed, 22 Jan 2025 | €21.1b | €23.5b | €1.4b | 10.5x | 15.5x | 0.9x |
| Fri, 20 Dec 2024 | €20.3b | €23.5b | €1.4b | 10.2x | 14.9x | 0.9x |
| Sun, 17 Nov 2024 | €20.2b | €23.5b | €1.4b | 10x | 14.8x | 0.9x |
| Tue, 15 Oct 2024 | €21.1b | €23.4b | €1.4b | 10.7x | 15.4x | 0.9x |
| Thu, 12 Sep 2024 | €21.6b | €23.1b | €1.4b | 10.2x | 15.4x | 0.9x |
| Sat, 10 Aug 2024 | €21.3b | €23.1b | €1.4b | 10.2x | 15.2x | 0.9x |
| Mon, 08 Jul 2024 | €21.6b | €22.1b | €1.4b | 11.6x | 15.7x | 1x |
| Wed, 05 Jun 2024 | €22.0b | €22.1b | €1.4b | 11.1x | 16x | 1x |
| Fri, 03 May 2024 | €21.4b | €22.1b | €1.4b | 11.4x | 15.5x | 1x |
| Sun, 31 Mar 2024 | €21.4b | €21.9b | €1.4b | 9.9x | 15.4x | 1x |
| Tue, 27 Feb 2024 | €23.3b | €21.6b | €1.4b | 11.8x | 17.1x | 1.1x |
| Thu, 25 Jan 2024 | €24.3b | €21.7b | €1.4b | 12.9x | 17.9x | 1.1x |
| Sat, 23 Dec 2023 | €21.8b | €21.7b | €1.4b | 12x | 16.1x | 1x |
| Mon, 20 Nov 2023 | €21.4b | €21.7b | €1.4b | 11.5x | 15.8x | 1x |
| Wed, 18 Oct 2023 | €20.8b | €21.7b | €1.4b | 10.9x | 15.4x | 1x |
| Fri, 15 Sep 2023 | €21.9b | €21.5b | €1.4b | 12.2x | 16.2x | 1x |
| Sun, 13 Aug 2023 | €22.1b | €21.5b | €1.4b | 12.7x | 16.4x | 1x |
| Tue, 11 Jul 2023 | €22.7b | €21.2b | €1.4b | 14.1x | 16.8x | 1.1x |
| Thu, 08 Jun 2023 | €23.1b | €21.2b | €1.4b | 12.5x | 17x | 1.1x |
| Sat, 06 May 2023 | €24.7b | €21.2b | €1.4b | 15.8x | 18.2x | 1.2x |
| Mon, 03 Apr 2023 | €28.5b | €20.7b | €1.3b | 18.2x | 21.4x | 1.4x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
21.4x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are pessimistic on the French Professional Services industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
- The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 13.5x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 15.7x.
- The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.91x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Professional Services industry have declined 2.8% per year over the last three years.
- Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 7.6% 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 | -0.90% | |
| Industrials | -1.48% | |
| Professional Services | -1.96% | |
| Research and Consulting Services | -0.85% | |
| HR Services | -1.99% | |
Industry PE
- Investors are most optimistic about the Research and Consulting Services industry, which is trading close to its 3-year average PE ratio of 22.6x.
- Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 11.7%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 3.8% per year.
- Investors are most pessimistic about the HR Services industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 10.4x.
Forecasted Growth
- Analysts are most optimistic on the Research and Consulting Services industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 12% over the next 5 years.
- This is better than its past earnings decline of 3.8% per year.
- In contrast, the HR Services industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 6.3% per year over the next few years.
Top Stock Gainers and Losers
Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALMAR Mare Nostrum | €0.63 | 21.9% +€863.5k | 8.9% | PS0.04x | |
| ASY Assystem | €40.45 | 0.1% +€741.9k | 24.7% | PE81.1x | |
| MLIDS IDS France SAS | €0.57 | 14.0% +€552.5k | 62.9% | n/a | |
| MLPHW Phone Web | €0.78 | 8.3% +€60.9k | -24.3% | n/a |