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French (CAC) IT Consulting Industry Analysis

UpdatedApr 07, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies18
  • 7D5.0%
  • 3M-25.5%
  • 1Y-15.8%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the IT Consulting industry has risen 5.0%, driven by gains from Capgemini of 5.1%. During this same period, the Solutions 30 underperformed, falling 14%. In contrast, the industry has lost 16% in the last 12 months. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 9.7% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 07 Apr 2026€25.3b€36.8b€2.2b13.4x11.5x0.7x
Thu, 05 Mar 2026€26.4b€36.7b€2.2b14.7x12x0.7x
Sat, 31 Jan 2026€32.4b€36.3b€2.2b17.8x14.8x0.9x
Mon, 29 Dec 2025€34.0b€37.0b€2.2b16.4x15.4x0.9x
Wed, 26 Nov 2025€31.8b€37.0b€2.2b15.6x14.4x0.9x
Fri, 24 Oct 2025€30.8b€37.0b€2.2b16.4x14x0.8x
Sun, 21 Sep 2025€30.5b€37.0b€2.2b15.3x13.6x0.8x
Tue, 19 Aug 2025€30.9b€37.0b€2.3b15.8x13.7x0.8x
Thu, 17 Jul 2025€34.7b€46.7b€2.6b14.9x13.1x0.7x
Sat, 14 Jun 2025€37.2b€46.7b€2.6b15.2x14.1x0.8x
Mon, 12 May 2025€36.7b€46.7b€2.6b15.2x14x0.8x
Wed, 09 Apr 2025€32.3b€46.6b€2.6b14.8x12.5x0.7x
Fri, 07 Mar 2025€39.9b€38.5b€2.4b17x16.8x1x
Sun, 02 Feb 2025€42.5b€38.9b€2.4b17.7x18.1x1.1x
Tue, 31 Dec 2024€38.3b€38.9b€2.4b16.8x16.3x1x
Thu, 28 Nov 2024€38.6b€39.0b€2.4b17x16.4x1x
Sat, 26 Oct 2024€43.1b€38.9b€2.3b17.6x18.3x1.1x
Mon, 23 Sep 2024€46.0b€38.8b€2.3b18.6x19.6x1.2x
Wed, 21 Aug 2024€44.4b€39.0b€2.3b17x18.9x1.1x
Fri, 19 Jul 2024€47.9b€39.1b€2.3b20.1x21x1.2x
Sun, 16 Jun 2024€45.3b€39.1b€2.3b19.6x19.9x1.2x
Tue, 14 May 2024€50.6b€38.9b€2.3b22x22.2x1.3x
Thu, 11 Apr 2024€51.2b€38.7b€2.3b21.3x22.1x1.3x
Sat, 09 Mar 2024€56.2b€51.0b€1.3b21.4x44.6x1.1x
Mon, 05 Feb 2024€53.3b€53.4b€1.6b20.8x34.3x1x
Wed, 03 Jan 2024€50.0b€53.4b€1.6b19.2x32.2x0.9x
Fri, 01 Dec 2023€48.4b€53.3b€1.6b19x31.2x0.9x
Sun, 29 Oct 2023€41.7b€53.5b€1.6b16.4x26.7x0.8x
Tue, 26 Sep 2023€44.6b€53.4b€1.6b17.3x28.6x0.8x
Thu, 24 Aug 2023€45.4b€53.0b€1.7b17.4x27.2x0.9x
Sat, 22 Jul 2023€47.9b€51.7b€1.6b19.3x29.5x0.9x
Mon, 19 Jun 2023€49.3b€51.7b€1.6b18.9x30.4x1x
Wed, 17 May 2023€46.1b€51.5b€1.5b17.9x30.1x0.9x
Fri, 14 Apr 2023€46.9b€51.5b€1.6b17.6x29.7x0.9x
Price to Earnings Ratio

29.7x


Total Market Cap: €46.9bTotal Earnings: €1.6bTotal Revenue: €51.5bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
French IT Consulting Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 21.2x202420252026
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 11.5x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 21.2x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.95x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the IT Consulting and Other Services industry have grown 12% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have declined 11% per year.
  • This means that less sales are being generated overall, but since cost of doing business is lower, profits have been increasing.

Industry Comparison

How does French IT Consulting compare with similar industries?

FR Market2.57%
Tech3.92%
IT4.94%
IT Consulting4.95%
Data Processing Services1.00%
Internet Services and Infrastructure-4.86%
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€101.751.2%
+€212.2m		-19.6%PE10.8x
SOP Sopra Steria Group€122.202.1%
+€48.5m		-26.1%PE8x
AUB Aubay Société Anonyme€44.306.7%
+€35.9m		0.9%PE14.9x
NRO Neurones€35.951.1%
+€9.6m		-21.8%PE16.6x
WAVE Wavestone€46.200.7%
+€7.4m		2.3%PE14.4x

Latest News

AUB
€44.30
Aubay Société Anonyme
7D
6.7%
1Y
0.9%
SOP
€122.20
Sopra Steria Group
7D
2.1%
1Y
-26.1%

SOP: Higher EUR 168 Outlook Will Support Dividend Confidence

Analysts have lifted their price target on Sopra Steria Group to €168 from €160, reflecting updated assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. These changes keep the overall fair value estimate broadly unchanged.
SWP
€31.05
Sword Group
7D
0.3%
1Y
2.1%

Some Investors May Be Willing To Look Past Sword Group's (EPA:SWP) Soft Earnings

Apr 04
Some Investors May Be Willing To Look Past Sword Group's (EPA:SWP) Soft Earnings
WAVE
€46.20
Wavestone
7D
0.7%
1Y
2.3%

Here's Why Wavestone (EPA:WAVE) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

Apr 04
Here's Why Wavestone (EPA:WAVE) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors
ATO
€32.52
Atos
7D
-3.6%
1Y
-12.1%

ATO: Future AI Services And Events Will Support Measured Risk Balance

Analysts have reduced their price target on Atos from €45 to €35, citing updated assumptions that reflect softer revenue trends, slightly stronger profit margins and a lower forward P/E multiple. What's in the News Atos has scheduled a Special and Extraordinary Shareholders Meeting for May 22, 2026, at the River Ouest auditorium in Bezons, France, giving investors a clear date to watch for potential corporate decisions (Key Developments).
S30
€0.52
Solutions 30
7D
-7.1%
1Y
-66.6%
CAP
€101.75
Capgemini
7D
1.2%
1Y
-19.6%

We Think You Can Look Beyond Capgemini's (EPA:CAP) Lackluster Earnings

Mar 30
We Think You Can Look Beyond Capgemini's (EPA:CAP) Lackluster Earnings
INF
€36.20
Infotel
7D
-1.1%
1Y
-14.0%
NRO
€35.95
Neurones
7D
1.1%
1Y
-21.8%
ATE
€52.50
Alten
7D
0.2%
1Y
-36.1%
ALHIT
€12.30
HITECHPROS Société anonyme
7D
-4.7%
1Y
-19.1%
FPG
€0.12
Union Technologies Informatique Group
7D
-0.9%
1Y
-46.8%

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
€13.40
Locasystem International
7D
11.7%
1Y
19.6%