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French (CAC) Tech Sector Analysis

UpdatedFeb 02, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies91
  • 7D-1.9%
  • 3M1.8%
  • 1Y-21.7%
  • YTD-2.4%

Over the last 7 days, the Tech industry has dropped 1.9%, driven by declines in Dassault Systèmes and Capgemini of 3.3% and 3.8%, respectively. Meanwhile, Alten actually outperformed within the industry, gaining 11% in the last week. However, the industry is down 22% over the past year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 18% annually.

Sector Valuation and Performance

Has the French Tech Sector valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 02 Feb 2026€98.3b€62.6b€3.6b22.8x27.2x1.6x
Wed, 31 Dec 2025€101.6b€63.4b€4.0b21.4x25.6x1.6x
Fri, 28 Nov 2025€96.7b€63.6b€4.0b20.4x24.4x1.5x
Sun, 26 Oct 2025€101.0b€63.5b€4.1b20.7x24.9x1.6x
Tue, 23 Sep 2025€105.7b€63.4b€4.2b16.3x25.4x1.7x
Thu, 21 Aug 2025€103.9b€63.3b€4.2b16.4x24.7x1.6x
Sat, 19 Jul 2025€120.7b€73.2b€5.1b17x23.8x1.6x
Mon, 16 Jun 2025€119.4b€73.3b€5.1b16.4x23.5x1.6x
Wed, 14 May 2025€120.2b€73.6b€5.1b16.1x23.5x1.6x
Fri, 11 Apr 2025€106.5b€75.4b€5.5b14.6x19.4x1.4x
Sun, 09 Mar 2025€130.0b€67.8b€5.3b16.6x24.4x1.9x
Tue, 04 Feb 2025€131.6b€68.8b€5.3b17x24.6x1.9x
Thu, 02 Jan 2025€125.0b€69.6b€5.8b16.8x21.4x1.8x
Sat, 30 Nov 2024€121.9b€69.5b€5.8b16.3x21x1.8x
Mon, 28 Oct 2024€126.3b€70.1b€6.4b15.9x19.6x1.8x
Wed, 25 Sep 2024€134.4b€69.5b€6.4b18.1x21x1.9x
Fri, 23 Aug 2024€133.0b€69.8b€6.5b17.1x20.4x1.9x
Sun, 21 Jul 2024€143.4b€71.1b€7.1b19.6x20.2x2x
Tue, 18 Jun 2024€144.7b€71.3b€7.1b18.8x20.3x2x
Thu, 16 May 2024€155.1b€73.1b€6.9b22x22.6x2.1x
Sat, 13 Apr 2024€154.4b€73.5b€7.4b20.7x20.8x2.1x
Mon, 11 Mar 2024€168.5b€85.9b€6.0b21.2x28x2x
Wed, 07 Feb 2024€162.5b€88.0b€6.3b20.6x25.8x1.8x
Fri, 05 Jan 2024€163.1b€89.0b€6.8b21.9x24.1x1.8x
Sun, 03 Dec 2023€165.5b€89.0b€6.8b20.8x24.3x1.9x
Tue, 31 Oct 2023€143.2b€89.4b€7.0b18.7x20.6x1.6x
Thu, 28 Sep 2023€145.2b€89.3b€6.9b19.7x20.9x1.6x
Sat, 26 Aug 2023€150.8b€88.3b€6.9b21.1x22x1.7x
Mon, 24 Jul 2023€163.3b€86.0b€6.6b20.9x24.8x1.9x
Wed, 21 Jun 2023€162.8b€86.4b€6.7b19.6x24.4x1.9x
Fri, 19 May 2023€151.7b€86.3b€6.6b19.6x22.9x1.8x
Sun, 16 Apr 2023€157.7b€85.0b€6.3b19x25x1.9x
Tue, 14 Mar 2023€165.3b€89.4b€6.3b22.4x26.1x1.8x
Thu, 09 Feb 2023€173.1b€85.8b€4.0b23.1x42.9x2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

42.9x


Total Market Cap: €173.1bTotal Earnings: €4.0bTotal Revenue: €85.8bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
French Tech Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 23.7x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the French Information Technology industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 27.2x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 23.7x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.8x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.6x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Information Technology industry have declined 3.6% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 10.0% per year.
  • This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the French Tech sector?

FR Market-0.93%
Tech-1.90%
Tech Hardware0.86%
Electronic Equipment and Components-0.76%
Semiconductors-0.89%
IT-1.37%
Communications-1.58%
Software-3.40%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Semiconductors industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 17.0x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 34.8%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 57.7% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Communications industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 105% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 79% per year.
  • In contrast, the IT industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 9.2% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
ATE Alten€82.6011.0%
+€286.0m		-4.2%PE19.1x
SOP Sopra Steria Group€154.203.6%
+€101.8m		-12.1%PE10.5x
AL2SI 2CRSI€14.5212.7%
+€36.6m		270.9%PE152.3x
AUB Aubay Société Anonyme€59.903.6%
+€26.9m		29.5%PE22.1x
LBIRD Lumibird€23.604.0%
+€19.8m		214.7%PE48.4x

Latest News

74SW
€36.50
74Software
7D
-3.2%
1Y
34.7%

74SW: Stable Assumptions And Steady Outlook Will Support Upside Potential

Analysts have maintained their price target for 74Software at about $47.35, making only minor adjustments to inputs such as the discount rate and projected P/E ratio to support their view that the existing valuation framework remains valid. Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate: Held steady at about US$47.35, indicating no change in the central valuation output.
AL2SI
€14.52
2CRSI
7D
12.7%
1Y
270.9%

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Jan 31
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AUB
€59.90
Aubay Société Anonyme
7D
3.6%
1Y
29.5%
ATE
€82.60
Alten
7D
11.0%
1Y
-4.2%
STMPA
€23.84
STMicroelectronics
7D
-0.7%
1Y
12.6%
CAP
€131.20
Capgemini
7D
-3.8%
1Y
-24.8%
INF
€43.60
Infotel
7D
5.1%
1Y
14.4%
LIN
€42.50
Linedata Services
7D
6.3%
1Y
-50.6%
LBIRD
€23.60
Lumibird
7D
4.0%
1Y
214.7%
DSY
€23.22
Dassault Systèmes
7D
-3.3%
1Y
-37.8%

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SOI
€26.35
Soitec
7D
-5.0%
1Y
-67.6%

SOI: Future Earnings Delivery And Margin Discipline Will Challenge Recent Bearish Repricing

Analysts have modestly lifted their fair value estimate for Soitec to €50.24 from €49.24, while recent Street price target cuts to €40 and €20 reflect more cautious views on near term earnings power and valuation multiples. Analyst Commentary The recent Street research on Soitec reflects a more cautious tone around shorter term earnings visibility and valuation, with price targets adjusted to €40 and €20.
ATO
€55.36
Atos
7D
-8.0%
1Y
163.6%
VU
€131.10
Vusion
7D
-2.1%
1Y
-20.4%

VU: Major Store Digitization Rollouts Will Support Future Share Upside

Analysts have reduced their price target on Vusion from €283.88 to €259.75. This reflects updated assumptions for slower revenue growth, slightly lower profit margins, a marginally higher discount rate, and a higher forward P/E multiple based on recent research updates.
SOP
€154.20
Sopra Steria Group
7D
3.6%
1Y
-12.1%

SOP: Buy Case Will Depend On Leadership Transition Execution

Sopra Steria Group’s fair value estimate has edged up to about €198.92, as analysts adjust price targets in a mixed way. One has moved to €168 from €160 and another to €209 from €214, while keeping broadly stable views on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions.
PLNW
€20.05
Planisware SAS
7D
-7.4%
1Y
-30.6%
NRO
€40.30
Neurones
7D
1.8%
1Y
-11.2%

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Dec 03
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