Narrative Update • Aug 01
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French (CAC) Research and Consulting Services Industry Analysis
UpdatedAug 02, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies8
- 7D2.3%
- 3M5.0%
- 1Y2.9%
- YTDn/a
Over the last 7 days, the Research and Consulting Services industry has risen 2.3%, driven by gains from Bureau Veritas of 2.5%. During this same period, the Alan Allman Associates underperformed, falling 21%. The industry has been flat over the past 12 months despite the gain this week. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 14% annually.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the French Research and Consulting Services Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 02 Aug 2026 | €13.0b | €7.8b | €502.4m | 24.4x | 25.9x | 1.7x |
| Tue, 30 Jun 2026 | €12.4b | €7.7b | €587.2m | 19.9x | 21.2x | 1.6x |
| Thu, 28 May 2026 | €12.3b | €7.7b | €587.2m | 19.7x | 21x | 1.6x |
| Sat, 25 Apr 2026 | €12.4b | €7.7b | €573.9m | 19.6x | 21.5x | 1.6x |
| Mon, 23 Mar 2026 | €12.5b | €7.7b | €572.7m | 21.5x | 21.8x | 1.6x |
| Wed, 18 Feb 2026 | €12.9b | €7.6b | €642.5m | 18.4x | 20.1x | 1.7x |
| Fri, 16 Jan 2026 | €13.0b | €7.7b | €642.7m | 23.2x | 20.3x | 1.7x |
| Sun, 14 Dec 2025 | €12.3b | €7.7b | €642.7m | 22.9x | 19.1x | 1.6x |
| Tue, 11 Nov 2025 | €13.2b | €7.7b | €642.7m | 24.2x | 20.6x | 1.7x |
| Thu, 09 Oct 2025 | €12.9b | €7.7b | €642.7m | 23.9x | 20.1x | 1.7x |
| Sat, 06 Sep 2025 | €12.5b | €7.6b | €653.0m | 17.8x | 19.2x | 1.6x |
| Mon, 04 Aug 2025 | €12.6b | €7.6b | €653.0m | 17.8x | 19.3x | 1.6x |
| Wed, 02 Jul 2025 | €13.8b | €7.5b | €567.0m | 18.7x | 24.3x | 1.8x |
| Fri, 30 May 2025 | €14.4b | €7.5b | €566.0m | 23.8x | 25.4x | 1.9x |
| Sun, 27 Apr 2025 | €13.3b | €7.5b | €580.1m | 42.3x | 22.9x | 1.8x |
| Tue, 25 Mar 2025 | €13.4b | €7.5b | €580.1m | 39.5x | 23.1x | 1.8x |
| Thu, 20 Feb 2025 | €14.7b | €7.0b | €594.9m | 17.3x | 24.7x | 2.1x |
| Sat, 18 Jan 2025 | €14.5b | €7.0b | €594.9m | 16.6x | 24.4x | 2.1x |
| Mon, 16 Dec 2024 | €14.3b | €7.0b | €594.9m | 16.8x | 24x | 2x |
| Wed, 13 Nov 2024 | €13.6b | €7.0b | €595.4m | 25.2x | 22.8x | 1.9x |
| Fri, 11 Oct 2024 | €14.0b | €7.0b | €595.4m | 25.8x | 23.5x | 2x |
| Sun, 08 Sep 2024 | €14.2b | €7.0b | €612.7m | 41.7x | 23.1x | 2x |
| Tue, 06 Aug 2024 | €13.5b | €7.0b | €612.7m | 34x | 22x | 1.9x |
| Thu, 04 Jul 2024 | €12.9b | €6.8b | €610.9m | 34.4x | 21.1x | 1.9x |
| Sat, 01 Jun 2024 | €13.8b | €6.8b | €611.1m | 17.9x | 22.6x | 2x |
| Mon, 29 Apr 2024 | €13.8b | €6.8b | €613.5m | 18.8x | 22.5x | 2x |
| Wed, 27 Mar 2024 | €14.1b | €6.8b | €611.8m | 18.3x | 23x | 2.1x |
| Fri, 23 Feb 2024 | €13.5b | €6.7b | €516.7m | 23.9x | 26.2x | 2x |
| Sun, 21 Jan 2024 | €12.5b | €6.9b | €539.9m | 20.5x | 23.2x | 1.8x |
| Tue, 19 Dec 2023 | €11.7b | €6.9b | €539.9m | 20.1x | 21.7x | 1.7x |
| Thu, 16 Nov 2023 | €11.6b | €6.9b | €540.0m | 19x | 21.4x | 1.7x |
| Sat, 14 Oct 2023 | €12.1b | €6.9b | €540.0m | 18.6x | 22.4x | 1.8x |
| Mon, 11 Sep 2023 | €12.8b | €6.9b | €538.5m | 20.3x | 23.8x | 1.9x |
| Wed, 09 Aug 2023 | €13.0b | €6.9b | €538.5m | 20.4x | 24.2x | 1.9x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
24.2x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are optimistic on the French Research and Consulting Services industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
- The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 25.9x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 22.3x.
- The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 1.8x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Research and Consulting Services industry have declined 2.3% per year over the last three years.
- Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 4.3% 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 Comparison
How does French Research and Consulting Services compare with similar industries?
| FR Market | 1.33% | |
| Industrials | 2.63% | |
| Professional Services | 6.28% | |
| Research and Consulting Services | 2.26% | |
| HR Services | 4.71% | |
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Top Stock Gainers and Losers
Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BVI Bureau Veritas | €27.66 | 2.5% +€313.4m | 4.6% | PE24.4x | |
| ALSEC Soditech | €6.72 | 24.4% +€3.0m | 229.4% | PE7.1x | |
| ASY Assystem | €42.00 | 0.1% +€741.9k | -11.0% | PE84.2x | |
| ALNLF Neolife | €0.058 | 2.9% +€154.2k | -22.2% | PS0.4x | |
| ALGEC GECI International | €1.70 | 0.6% +€10.7k | -43.9% | PS0.1x |