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French (CAC) IT Industry Analysis

UpdatedFeb 03, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies20
  • 7D0.4%
  • 3M7.9%
  • 1Y-17.3%
  • YTD-1.4%

The IT is pretty flat in the last 7 days, but Alten has stood out, gaining 11%. As for the longer term, the industry has declined 17% in the last year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 9.2% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the French IT Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 04 Feb 2026€33.0b€36.4b€2.2b16.8x15.1x0.9x
Fri, 02 Jan 2026€34.2b€37.1b€2.2b16x15.5x0.9x
Sun, 30 Nov 2025€32.2b€37.1b€2.2b15.1x14.5x0.9x
Tue, 28 Oct 2025€31.3b€37.2b€2.2b16.8x14.2x0.8x
Thu, 25 Sep 2025€30.4b€37.1b€2.2b15.3x13.5x0.8x
Sat, 23 Aug 2025€31.7b€37.1b€2.3b15.3x14x0.9x
Mon, 21 Jul 2025€35.2b€46.8b€2.6b14.4x13.3x0.8x
Wed, 18 Jun 2025€37.3b€46.8b€2.6b15.4x14.1x0.8x
Fri, 16 May 2025€37.4b€46.7b€2.6b14.8x14.2x0.8x
Sun, 13 Apr 2025€33.6b€47.7b€2.6b13.9x13x0.7x
Tue, 11 Mar 2025€40.0b€39.6b€2.4b16.9x16.9x1x
Thu, 06 Feb 2025€43.9b€40.0b€2.3b17.4x18.7x1.1x
Sat, 04 Jan 2025€40.1b€40.0b€2.3b16.9x17.1x1x
Mon, 02 Dec 2024€40.4b€40.1b€2.3b16.9x17.2x1x
Wed, 30 Oct 2024€44.9b€39.9b€2.3b17.7x19.4x1.1x
Fri, 27 Sep 2024€49.1b€39.8b€2.3b19.8x21.2x1.2x
Sun, 25 Aug 2024€46.0b€40.0b€2.3b17.8x19.9x1.1x
Tue, 23 Jul 2024€48.5b€40.1b€2.2b19.8x21.6x1.2x
Thu, 20 Jun 2024€46.5b€40.1b€2.2b21.2x20.7x1.2x
Sat, 18 May 2024€52.5b€40.0b€2.2b22.9x23.4x1.3x
Mon, 15 Apr 2024€53.2b€39.7b€2.3b22.1x23.4x1.3x
Wed, 13 Mar 2024€57.9b€52.0b€1.2b20.6x47x1.1x
Fri, 09 Feb 2024€55.0b€53.8b€1.5b17.6x36.6x1x
Sun, 07 Jan 2024€50.3b€54.3b€1.5b18.1x33.2x0.9x
Tue, 05 Dec 2023€49.8b€54.3b€1.5b17.7x32.9x0.9x
Thu, 02 Nov 2023€44.5b€54.3b€1.5b16x29.4x0.8x
Sat, 30 Sep 2023€46.4b€54.3b€1.5b17.1x30.3x0.9x
Mon, 28 Aug 2023€46.5b€53.9b€1.6b17.2x28.2x0.9x
Wed, 26 Jul 2023€49.6b€52.6b€1.6b19.2x31.1x0.9x
Fri, 23 Jun 2023€48.8b€52.6b€1.6b18.8x30.6x0.9x
Sun, 21 May 2023€48.9b€52.4b€1.5b18.7x32.5x0.9x
Tue, 18 Apr 2023€47.9b€52.3b€1.5b17.5x31x0.9x
Thu, 16 Mar 2023€59.1b€56.7b€1.8b17.5x33.6x1x
Sat, 11 Feb 2023€63.4b€52.9b-€990,618,094.0019.8x-64x1.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

-64x


Total Market Cap: €63.4bTotal Earnings: -€990,618,094.00Total Revenue: €52.9bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
French IT Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 20.6x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the French IT 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 15.1x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 20.5x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.98x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • Total earnings for the IT industry have gone up over the last three years and the industry is now profitable.
  • Revenues have declined 12% per year.
  • This means that less sales are being generated overall, but since the cost of doing business is lower, profits have been increasing.

Industry Trends

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

FR Market-0.58%
Tech-1.11%
IT0.35%
Data Processing Services3.24%
IT Consulting0.35%
Internet Services and Infrastructure-0.90%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the IT Consulting industry even though it's trading below its 3-year average PE ratio of 20.2x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 9.2%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 6.4% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Internet Services and Infrastructure industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 19% over the next 5 years.
  • However this is lower than its past earnings growth rate of 40% per year.
  • In contrast, the IT Consulting 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€76.054.5%
+€115.1m		-12.8%PE17.6x
NRO Neurones€40.903.3%
+€31.6m		-11.9%PE19.6x
AUB Aubay Société Anonyme€59.102.6%
+€19.2m		27.9%PE21.8x
INF Infotel€43.404.3%
+€12.6m		9.3%PE19.7x
FPG Union Technologies Informatique Group€0.126.0%
+€445.0k		-47.7%PS0.4x

Latest News

WAVE
€57.50
Wavestone
7D
-7.0%
1Y
15.0%
ATO
€54.10
Atos
7D
-9.8%
1Y
157.6%

ATO: Future AI Contracts And Guidance Will Not Justify Current Optimism

Analysts have revised their fair value estimate for Atos from €20.60 to €45.00, citing updated assumptions on the discount rate, revenue trajectory, profit margin, and future P/E as key drivers behind the new target. What's in the News Atos issued earnings guidance for the fourth quarter of 2025, with group revenue estimated at €2,004 million and full year 2025 revenue estimated at €8,001 million, or €8,030 million at September 30, 2025 currency, described as in line with a previously communicated target of above €8b (Corporate guidance).
AUB
€59.10
Aubay Société Anonyme
7D
2.6%
1Y
27.9%
ATE
€76.05
Alten
7D
4.5%
1Y
-12.8%
CAP
€121.95
Capgemini
7D
-9.1%
1Y
-31.2%
INF
€43.40
Infotel
7D
4.3%
1Y
9.3%
MLMGL
€3.42
Magillem Design Services
7D
46.2%
1Y
31.5%
ALWIT
€1.45
Witbe
7D
7.8%
1Y
-24.5%
ALKEY
€8.06
Keyrus
7D
-4.7%
1Y
6.1%
OVH
€9.50
OVH Groupe
7D
-2.2%
1Y
16.6%

OVH: European Cloud Expansion And SecNumCloud Deals Will Drive Long-Term Upside

Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for OVH Groupe steady at €12.00. They cited updated assumptions of a lower discount rate, slightly higher revenue growth and profit margin projections, and a lower future P/E multiple as the key drivers behind the unchanged target.
SWP
€35.40
Sword Group
7D
-3.8%
1Y
2.0%
SOP
€141.20
Sopra Steria Group
7D
-4.9%
1Y
-19.4%

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.
NRO
€40.90
Neurones
7D
3.3%
1Y
-11.9%

These 4 Measures Indicate That Neurones (EPA:NRO) Is Using Debt Safely

Dec 03
These 4 Measures Indicate That Neurones (EPA:NRO) Is Using Debt Safely
FPG
€0.12
Union Technologies Informatique Group
7D
6.0%
1Y
-47.7%

Union Technologies Informatique Group (EPA:FPG) Is Making Moderate Use Of Debt

Nov 28
Union Technologies Informatique Group (EPA:FPG) Is Making Moderate Use Of Debt
MLLOI
€12.10
Locasystem International
7D
5.2%
1Y
-1.6%
MLCHE
€57.00
Cheops Technology France Société anonyme
7D
-3.4%
1Y
-8.1%