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French (CAC) IT Consulting Industry Analysis

UpdatedJan 02, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies19
  • 7D0.5%
  • 3M11.7%
  • 1Y-5.8%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the IT Consulting industry has remained flat, although notably Cheops Technology France Société anonyme declined by 7.4%. As for the longer term, the industry has declined 7.3% in the last year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 9.1% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Fri, 02 Jan 2026€34.2b€37.0b€2.2b16.6x15.4x0.9x
Sun, 30 Nov 2025€32.1b€37.0b€2.2b15.6x14.5x0.9x
Tue, 28 Oct 2025€31.2b€37.1b€2.2b17x14.1x0.8x
Thu, 25 Sep 2025€30.3b€37.0b€2.2b16.1x13.5x0.8x
Sat, 23 Aug 2025€31.7b€37.0b€2.3b15.8x14x0.9x
Mon, 21 Jul 2025€35.2b€46.7b€2.6b15.1x13.3x0.8x
Wed, 18 Jun 2025€37.3b€46.7b€2.6b15.4x14.1x0.8x
Fri, 16 May 2025€37.4b€46.7b€2.6b14.8x14.2x0.8x
Sun, 13 Apr 2025€31.9b€46.6b€2.6b14.3x12.3x0.7x
Tue, 11 Mar 2025€38.7b€38.5b€2.4b16.8x16.3x1x
Thu, 06 Feb 2025€42.6b€38.9b€2.4b17.6x18.1x1.1x
Sat, 04 Jan 2025€38.4b€38.9b€2.4b16.9x16.3x1x
Mon, 02 Dec 2024€38.7b€39.0b€2.4b16.9x16.4x1x
Wed, 30 Oct 2024€43.3b€38.9b€2.3b17.8x18.4x1.1x
Fri, 27 Sep 2024€47.8b€38.8b€2.3b18.8x20.4x1.2x
Sun, 25 Aug 2024€44.8b€39.0b€2.3b17x19.1x1.1x
Tue, 23 Jul 2024€47.4b€39.1b€2.3b19.4x20.8x1.2x
Thu, 20 Jun 2024€45.5b€39.1b€2.3b20.1x20x1.2x
Sat, 18 May 2024€51.2b€38.9b€2.3b22.1x22.5x1.3x
Mon, 15 Apr 2024€51.2b€38.7b€2.3b21.4x22.1x1.3x
Wed, 13 Mar 2024€55.9b€51.0b€1.3b20.8x44.1x1.1x
Fri, 09 Feb 2024€53.2b€52.8b€1.5b19.4x34.4x1x
Sun, 07 Jan 2024€48.7b€53.4b€1.6b18.7x31.3x0.9x
Tue, 05 Dec 2023€48.2b€53.3b€1.6b18.3x31x0.9x
Thu, 02 Nov 2023€43.1b€53.3b€1.6b15.8x27.8x0.8x
Sat, 30 Sep 2023€44.7b€53.4b€1.6b17.1x28.7x0.8x
Mon, 28 Aug 2023€44.7b€53.0b€1.7b17.2x26.7x0.8x
Wed, 26 Jul 2023€47.8b€51.7b€1.6b19.2x29.5x0.9x
Fri, 23 Jun 2023€47.1b€51.7b€1.6b18.8x29x0.9x
Sun, 21 May 2023€46.9b€51.6b€1.5b18.7x30.6x0.9x
Tue, 18 Apr 2023€45.7b€51.4b€1.6b18.1x29.1x0.9x
Thu, 16 Mar 2023€46.2b€51.4b€1.6b17.5x29.2x0.9x
Sat, 11 Feb 2023€49.2b€47.9b-€1,149,711,486.0019.8x-42.8x1x
Mon, 09 Jan 2023€44.5b€47.9b-€1,151,788,702.0018.1x-38.6x0.9x
Price to Earnings Ratio

-38.6x


Total Market Cap: €44.5bTotal Earnings: -€1,151,788,702.00Total Revenue: €47.9bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
French IT Consulting Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 18.6x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the French IT Consulting and Other 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 15.4x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 18.6x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.96x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • Total earnings for the IT Consulting and Other Services industry have gone up over the last three years and the industry is now profitable.
  • Revenues have declined 8.2% 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 Comparison

How does French IT Consulting compare with similar industries?

FR Market0.81%
Tech1.17%
IT0.53%
IT Consulting0.54%
Data Processing Services1.40%
Internet Services and Infrastructure-2.89%
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?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
CAP Capgemini€142.250.4%
+€102.0m		-8.2%PE15.5x
ATO Atos€50.179.5%
+€84.7m		109.0%PE0.7x
ATE Alten€72.451.6%
+€40.1m		-7.4%PE16.8x
WAVE Wavestone€55.601.3%
+€17.2m		29.6%PE17.4x
AUB Aubay Société Anonyme€57.102.3%
+€16.7m		26.7%PE21.1x

Latest News

S30
€1.02
Solutions 30
7D
6.5%
1Y
12.8%
ATE
€72.45
Alten
7D
1.6%
1Y
-7.4%

ATE: Governance Shift And Incoming CEO Will Support Long Term Upside Potential

Analysts have raised their price target for Alten from €114 to €118, reflecting slightly stronger expectations for long term revenue growth and valuation multiples, partially offset by modestly lower projected profit margins. What's in the News Alten confirmed its 2025 earnings guidance, expecting an organic revenue decline between 5.2% and 5.5% amid a continued slowdown since late 2023 and an uncertain macroeconomic backdrop, despite early positive signals from some clients for 2026 (company guidance) The Board decided to separate the roles of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, aligning governance with Simon Azoulay’s stated wishes (Board meeting) Cyril Malargé, currently CEO of Sopra Steria, was appointed as Alten’s new Chief Executive Officer, with his role to become effective no later than 31 January 2026 after he leaves his current position (executive changes) The Board meeting on 8 October 2025 also considered and approved the resignation of independent director and Audit Committee Chair Aliette Mardyks, alongside other governance matters (Board meeting) Valuation Changes Fair Value: Raised slightly from €114 to €118 per share, reflecting incrementally stronger long term expectations.
SWP
€35.90
Sword Group
7D
1.3%
1Y
0.4%
WAVE
€55.60
Wavestone
7D
1.3%
1Y
29.6%
ATO
€50.17
Atos
7D
9.5%
1Y
109.0%
CAP
€142.25
Capgemini
7D
0.4%
1Y
-8.2%

CAP: AI Partnerships And Sovereign Cloud Wins Will Drive Future Upside

Narrative Update on Capgemini The analyst price target for Capgemini has been reduced by EUR 21, from EUR 186 to EUR 165. Analysts are factoring in slightly higher discount rates and modestly softer long term growth expectations, while maintaining a positive view on the shares.
AUB
€57.10
Aubay Société Anonyme
7D
2.3%
1Y
26.7%

Aubay Société Anonyme's (EPA:AUB) Popularity With Investors Is Under Threat From Overpricing

Dec 17
Aubay Société Anonyme's (EPA:AUB) Popularity With Investors Is Under Threat From Overpricing
NRO
€43.05
Neurones
7D
1.1%
1Y
-3.5%

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
€0.13
Union Technologies Informatique Group
7D
-1.6%
1Y
-39.9%

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
INF
€42.30
Infotel
7D
-0.5%
1Y
-4.5%
ALKEY
€7.88
Keyrus
7D
-4.1%
1Y
2.1%
MLCHE
€56.50
Cheops Technology France Société anonyme
7D
-7.4%
1Y
-11.0%