PUBLICIS GROUPE (PUB.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:PUB - FR0000130577 - Common Stock
86.86 EUR
+0.06 (+0.07%)
PUB gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 67 industry peers in the Media industry. While PUB belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. PUB has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally PUB also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year PUB was profitable.
- In the past year PUB had a positive cash flow from operations.
- 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 80.30% of its industry peers.
- PUB's Return On Equity of 17.77% is amongst the best of the industry. PUB outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 12.64%, PUB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.42% 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 7.95%.
- 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
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 10.15%, PUB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.36% of the companies in the same industry.
- PUB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- PUB has a better Operating Margin (15.07%) than 84.85% 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.
- PUB has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- 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 1.43. This is a bad value and indicates that PUB is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 1.43, PUB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- PUB has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.63. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as PUB would need 2.63 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- PUB's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.63 is amongst the best of the industry. PUB outperforms 80.30% of its industry peers.
- PUB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51. This is a neutral value indicating PUB is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.51, PUB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.61% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.43 |
ROIC/WACC1.8
WACC7.02%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.93 indicates that PUB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 0.93, PUB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.97% of the companies in the same industry.
- PUB has a Quick Ratio of 0.93. This is a bad value and indicates that PUB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.90, PUB is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.55% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.9 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.21% over the past year.
- PUB shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.78% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, PUB shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 9.88% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.82% on average over the past years.
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 5.50% on average over the next years.
- PUB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.58% yearly.
EPS Next Y3.83%
EPS Next 2Y4.92%
EPS Next 3Y5.28%
EPS Next 5Y5.5%
Revenue Next Year4.58%
Revenue Next 2Y4.36%
Revenue Next 3Y4.65%
Revenue Next 5Y2.58%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.69 indicates a reasonable valuation of PUB.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PUB is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.30, PUB is valued rather cheaply.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.81, which indicates a very decent valuation of PUB.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PUB is on the same level as its industry peers.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.04. PUB is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.81 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as PUB.
- PUB's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.65 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.49 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates PUB does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- PUB has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.05
PEG (5Y)1.5
EPS Next 2Y4.92%
EPS Next 3Y5.28%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- PUB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.13%, which is a nice return.
- PUB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.27.
- PUB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.13% |
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 2Y4.92%
EPS Next 3Y5.28%
EPA:PUB (1/14/2026, 5:36:15 PM)
86.86
+0.06 (+0.07%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)10-15 2025-10-15
Earnings (Next)02-05 2026-02-05/amc
Inst Owners67.83%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners7.3%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap22.09B
Revenue(TTM)16.86B
Net Income(TTM)1.71B
Analysts84.44
Price Target113.22 (30.35%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.13% |
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)-1.11%
PT rev (3m)2.35%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.21%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.81 | ||
| P/S | 1.31 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.65 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.57 | ||
| P/B | 2.29 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.49 |
EPS(TTM)7.43
EY8.55%
EPS(NY)8.04
Fwd EY9.25%
FCF(TTM)8.16
FCFY9.39%
OCF(TTM)9.08
OCFY10.45%
SpS66.31
BVpS37.87
TBVpS-16.92
PEG (NY)3.05
PEG (5Y)1.5
Graham Number79.57
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%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc 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 | 1.43 |
F-Score8
WACC7.02%
ROIC/WACC1.8
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 2Y4.92%
EPS Next 3Y5.28%
EPS Next 5Y5.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.88%
Revenue growth 3Y10.95%
Revenue growth 5Y7.82%
Sales Q2Q%6.94%
Revenue Next Year4.58%
Revenue Next 2Y4.36%
Revenue Next 3Y4.65%
Revenue Next 5Y2.58%
EBIT growth 1Y26.09%
EBIT growth 3Y15.21%
EBIT growth 5Y10.7%
EBIT Next Year35.97%
EBIT Next 3Y14.39%
EBIT Next 5Y10.31%
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%
PUBLICIS GROUPE / PUB.PA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of PUBLICIS GROUPE (PUB.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to PUB.PA.
What is the valuation status of PUBLICIS GROUPE (PUB.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to PUBLICIS GROUPE (PUB.PA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for PUBLICIS GROUPE?
PUBLICIS GROUPE (PUB.PA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for PUB stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PUBLICIS GROUPE (PUB.PA) is 11.69 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.29.
How sustainable is the dividend of PUBLICIS GROUPE (PUB.PA) stock?
The dividend rating of PUBLICIS GROUPE (PUB.PA) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 49.85%.