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French (CAC) IT Consulting Industry Analysis

UpdatedJan 29, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies18
  • 7D-0.6%
  • 3M3.0%
  • 1Y-19.0%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the IT Consulting industry has remained flat, although notably Wavestone gained 4.6%. Unfortunately though, the industry is down 17% over the past 12 months. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 9.1% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 29 Jan 2026€32.0b€36.3b€2.2b16.8x14.6x0.9x
Sat, 27 Dec 2025€34.0b€37.0b€2.2b16.4x15.4x0.9x
Mon, 24 Nov 2025€31.3b€37.0b€2.2b15x14.1x0.8x
Wed, 22 Oct 2025€30.0b€37.0b€2.2b16.3x13.6x0.8x
Fri, 19 Sep 2025€31.1b€37.0b€2.3b15.5x13.8x0.8x
Sun, 17 Aug 2025€31.0b€37.0b€2.3b15.9x13.7x0.8x
Tue, 15 Jul 2025€34.8b€46.7b€2.6b14.9x13.2x0.7x
Thu, 12 Jun 2025€38.0b€46.7b€2.6b15.6x14.4x0.8x
Sat, 10 May 2025€36.7b€46.7b€2.6b15.2x14x0.8x
Mon, 07 Apr 2025€32.6b€46.6b€2.6b15.1x12.6x0.7x
Wed, 05 Mar 2025€36.2b€38.5b€2.4b16x15.3x0.9x
Fri, 31 Jan 2025€41.7b€38.9b€2.4b17.4x17.7x1.1x
Sun, 29 Dec 2024€38.7b€39.0b€2.4b16.6x16.4x1x
Tue, 26 Nov 2024€39.2b€39.0b€2.4b17.5x16.7x1x
Thu, 24 Oct 2024€44.4b€38.7b€2.3b17.2x19x1.1x
Sat, 21 Sep 2024€46.0b€38.8b€2.3b18.6x19.6x1.2x
Mon, 19 Aug 2024€44.3b€39.0b€2.3b17x18.9x1.1x
Wed, 17 Jul 2024€47.3b€39.1b€2.3b19.8x20.7x1.2x
Fri, 14 Jun 2024€48.0b€39.1b€2.3b20.4x21.1x1.2x
Sun, 12 May 2024€50.5b€38.9b€2.3b21.9x22.2x1.3x
Tue, 09 Apr 2024€52.4b€38.7b€2.3b21.8x22.6x1.4x
Thu, 07 Mar 2024€55.5b€50.9b€1.3b21.1x44.1x1.1x
Sat, 03 Feb 2024€53.3b€53.4b€1.6b20.8x34.3x1x
Mon, 01 Jan 2024€50.1b€53.4b€1.6b19.1x32.2x0.9x
Wed, 29 Nov 2023€47.4b€53.3b€1.6b18.6x30.5x0.9x
Fri, 27 Oct 2023€42.5b€53.5b€1.6b16.6x27.2x0.8x
Sun, 24 Sep 2023€44.9b€53.2b€1.6b17x28.4x0.8x
Tue, 22 Aug 2023€44.6b€53.0b€1.7b17.3x26.6x0.8x
Thu, 20 Jul 2023€49.0b€51.7b€1.6b19.6x30.2x0.9x
Sat, 17 Jun 2023€49.3b€51.7b€1.6b18.9x30.4x1x
Mon, 15 May 2023€46.4b€51.5b€1.5b18x30.3x0.9x
Wed, 12 Apr 2023€47.0b€51.5b€1.6b17.3x29.8x0.9x
Fri, 10 Mar 2023€49.7b€51.3b€1.6b18.3x31.5x1x
Sun, 05 Feb 2023€50.4b€47.9b-€1,149,711,486.0019.9x-43.8x1.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

-43.8x


Total Market Cap: €50.4bTotal Earnings: -€1,149,711,486.00Total Revenue: €47.9bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
French IT Consulting Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 19.9x202420252026
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 14.7x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 19.9x.
  • 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 Market-0.73%
Tech1.10%
IT-0.65%
IT Consulting-0.65%
Internet Services and Infrastructure0.29%
Data Processing Services-6.60%
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
AUB Aubay Société Anonyme€59.902.4%
+€18.0m		31.1%PE22.1x
INF Infotel€42.705.4%
+€15.3m		17.6%PE19.3x
ALKEY Keyrus€8.509.0%
+€11.1m		11.8%PE9.1x
ALHIT HITECHPROS Société anonyme€14.700.7%
+€164.3k		-5.2%PE13.7x
MLLOI Locasystem International€13.603.0%
+€151.2k		10.6%PS22.1x

Latest News

AUB
€59.90
Aubay Société Anonyme
7D
2.4%
1Y
31.1%
MLMGL
€3.42
Magillem Design Services
7D
46.2%
1Y
31.5%
WAVE
€59.00
Wavestone
7D
-1.8%
1Y
26.6%

Wavestone (EPA:WAVE) Seems To Use Debt Rather Sparingly

Jan 28
Wavestone (EPA:WAVE) Seems To Use Debt Rather Sparingly
ATE
€70.75
Alten
7D
-3.3%
1Y
-20.6%

ATE: Higher Revenue Expectations Will Support A More Optimistic Future P/E

Narrative Update: Alten Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Alten from €97.54 to €99.85. This reflects updated assumptions around slightly higher revenue growth, a modestly lower profit margin, and a small adjustment to the future P/E multiple.
ALKEY
€8.50
Keyrus
7D
9.0%
1Y
11.8%
ATO
€56.14
Atos
7D
-3.3%
1Y
155.2%
SWP
€36.60
Sword Group
7D
-6.6%
1Y
5.5%
SOP
€146.60
Sopra Steria Group
7D
-1.6%
1Y
-18.1%

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.
CAP
€127.85
Capgemini
7D
-6.0%
1Y
-27.1%

CAP: AI Partnerships And Cybersecurity Wins Will Drive Future Upside

Narrative Update: Capgemini Capgemini’s narrative update reflects a reduced Street anchor, as analysts have moved a key price target down from €186 to €165. They cite refreshed assumptions on discount rates and valuation multiples, while largely maintaining their broader constructive stance on the shares.
ALHIT
€14.70
HITECHPROS Société anonyme
7D
0.7%
1Y
-5.2%
NRO
€39.10
Neurones
7D
-2.5%
1Y
-13.1%

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
INF
€42.70
Infotel
7D
5.4%
1Y
17.6%
MLLOI
€13.60
Locasystem International
7D
3.0%
1Y
10.6%
MLCHE
€58.00
Cheops Technology France Société anonyme
7D
-2.5%
1Y
-8.7%