PUBLICIS GROUPE (PUB.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:PUB - FR0000130577 - Common Stock
83.16 EUR
+0.94 (+1.14%)
Overall PUB gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated PUB against 65 industry peers in the Media industry. PUB has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. PUB has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. Finally PUB also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year PUB was profitable.
PUB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years PUB has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years PUB had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
PUB has a better Return On Assets (4.74%) than 75.38% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 17.77%, PUB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.15% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 12.64%, PUB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.85% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PUB is above the industry average of 8.08%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.31%) for PUB is below the current ROIC(12.64%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.74% | ||
| ROE | 17.77% | ||
| ROIC | 12.64% |
ROA(3y)3.71%
ROA(5y)3.24%
ROE(3y)13.7%
ROE(5y)12.21%
ROIC(3y)10.31%
ROIC(5y)9.2%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of PUB (10.15%) is better than 86.15% of its industry peers.
PUB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
PUB has a Operating Margin of 15.07%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PUB outperforms 87.69% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PUB has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.07% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.15% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y3.85%
OM growth 5Y2.68%
PM growth 3Y5.78%
PM growth 5Y6.26%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
PUB has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, PUB has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
PUB has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
PUB has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
PUB has an Altman-Z score of 1.41. This is a bad value and indicates that PUB is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
PUB's Altman-Z score of 1.41 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PUB outperforms 50.77% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PUB is 2.63, which is a good value as it means it would take PUB, 2.63 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.63, PUB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.38% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51 indicates that PUB is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
PUB's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.51 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PUB outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.41 |
ROIC/WACC1.85
WACC6.83%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.93 indicates that PUB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
PUB has a Current ratio (0.93) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.90 indicates that PUB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of PUB (0.90) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.9 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
PUB shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 4.21%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.78% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, PUB shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 9.88% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, PUB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.82% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.21%
EPS 3Y13.29%
EPS 5Y7.78%
EPS Q2Q%3.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.88%
Revenue growth 3Y10.95%
Revenue growth 5Y7.82%
Sales Q2Q%6.94%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.37% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.53% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y3.83%
EPS Next 2Y4.74%
EPS Next 3Y5.19%
EPS Next 5Y5.37%
Revenue Next Year3.37%
Revenue Next 2Y3.88%
Revenue Next 3Y4.53%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.19 indicates a reasonable valuation of PUB.
PUB's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PUB is cheaper than 70.77% of the companies in the same industry.
PUB is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.30, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.38, the valuation of PUB can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PUB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PUB is cheaper than 69.23% of the companies listed in the same industry.
PUB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.73.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.38 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of PUB is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of PUB is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.21 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PUB has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.92
PEG (5Y)1.44
EPS Next 2Y4.74%
EPS Next 3Y5.19%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.38%, PUB is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.92, PUB pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
PUB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.38% |
5.2 History
The dividend of PUB is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 22.83%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)22.83%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
49.85% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PUB. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
PUB's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP49.85%
EPS Next 2Y4.74%
EPS Next 3Y5.19%
EPA:PUB (9/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
83.16
+0.94 (+1.14%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners59.01%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners9.19%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap21.15B
Analysts80
Price Target110.81 (33.25%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.38% |
Yearly Dividend3.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)22.83%
DP49.85%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)1.21%
PT rev (3m)2.85%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.52%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.52%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.47%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.38 | ||
| P/S | 1.25 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.19 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.16 | ||
| P/B | 2.2 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.21 |
EPS(TTM)7.43
EY8.93%
EPS(NY)8.01
Fwd EY9.63%
FCF(TTM)8.16
FCFY9.81%
OCF(TTM)9.08
OCFY10.92%
SpS66.31
BVpS37.87
TBVpS-16.92
PEG (NY)2.92
PEG (5Y)1.44
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.74% | ||
| ROE | 17.77% | ||
| ROCE | 16.71% | ||
| ROIC | 12.64% | ||
| ROICexc | 14.94% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 15.07% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.15% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 12.31% |
ROA(3y)3.71%
ROA(5y)3.24%
ROE(3y)13.7%
ROE(5y)12.21%
ROIC(3y)10.31%
ROIC(5y)9.2%
ROICexc(3y)13.65%
ROICexc(5y)12.28%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)13.62%
ROCE(5y)12.17%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y7.91%
ROICexc growth 5Y7.09%
OM growth 3Y3.85%
OM growth 5Y2.68%
PM growth 3Y5.78%
PM growth 5Y6.26%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.47
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.63 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.47 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 29.03% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.39% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 12.52 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 68.97% | ||
| Profit Quality | 121.27% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.9 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.41 |
F-Score8
WACC6.83%
ROIC/WACC1.85
Cap/Depr(3y)23.47%
Cap/Depr(5y)20.16%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.37%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.37%
Profit Quality(3y)149.41%
Profit Quality(5y)219.03%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.21%
EPS 3Y13.29%
EPS 5Y7.78%
EPS Q2Q%3.85%
EPS Next Y3.83%
EPS Next 2Y4.74%
EPS Next 3Y5.19%
EPS Next 5Y5.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.88%
Revenue growth 3Y10.95%
Revenue growth 5Y7.82%
Sales Q2Q%6.94%
Revenue Next Year3.37%
Revenue Next 2Y3.88%
Revenue Next 3Y4.53%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y26.09%
EBIT growth 3Y15.21%
EBIT growth 5Y10.7%
EBIT Next Year34.88%
EBIT Next 3Y13.94%
EBIT Next 5Y10.17%
FCF growth 1Y6.14%
FCF growth 3Y7.67%
FCF growth 5Y-0.45%
OCF growth 1Y7.7%
OCF growth 3Y8.69%
OCF growth 5Y-0.35%