PUBLICIS GROUPE (PUB.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:PUB - FR0000130577 - Common Stock
85.05 EUR
-1.23 (-1.43%)
PUB gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 65 industry peers in the Media industry. While PUB belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. PUB is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally PUB also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
PUB had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year PUB had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years PUB has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years PUB had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 4.74%, PUB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.81% of the companies in the same industry.
PUB has a better Return On Equity (17.77%) than 85.94% of its industry peers.
PUB has a better Return On Invested Capital (12.64%) than 92.19% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PUB is above the industry average of 7.57%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (12.64%) for PUB is above the 3 year average (10.31%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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 90.63% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PUB has grown nicely.
PUB has a Operating Margin of 15.07%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PUB outperforms 90.63% of its industry peers.
PUB's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PUB is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for PUB remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
PUB has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, PUB has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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.
PUB has a Altman-Z score of 1.43. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PUB outperforms 53.13% of its industry peers.
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 has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.63) than 78.13% 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.
PUB has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.51) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.43 |
ROIC/WACC1.79
WACC7.07%
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 of 0.93. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PUB outperforms 43.75% of its industry peers.
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.
PUB has a Quick ratio (0.90) which 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%.
Measured over the past 5 years, PUB shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 7.78% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 9.88% in the past year. This is quite good.
PUB shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.82% yearly.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, PUB will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.80% on average per year.
PUB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.36% yearly.
EPS Next Y3.88%
EPS Next 2Y4.98%
EPS Next 3Y5.44%
EPS Next 5Y5.8%
Revenue Next Year4.52%
Revenue Next 2Y4.41%
Revenue Next 3Y4.97%
Revenue Next 5Y2.36%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.45, which indicates a very decent valuation of PUB.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PUB is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.88% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PUB to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.56), we can say PUB is valued rather cheaply.
PUB is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.57.
60.94% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PUB, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
PUB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.62.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.57 |
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 | 10.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.45 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of PUB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.95
PEG (5Y)1.47
EPS Next 2Y4.98%
EPS Next 3Y5.44%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.12%, PUB is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.31, 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 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.12% |
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.
The dividend of PUB is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP49.85%
EPS Next 2Y4.98%
EPS Next 3Y5.44%
EPA:PUB (11/18/2025, 2:57:36 PM)
85.05
-1.23 (-1.43%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners65.62%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners9.19%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap21.63B
Revenue(TTM)16.86B
Net Income(TTM)1.71B
Analysts83.33
Price Target114.5 (34.63%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.12% |
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)3.5%
PT rev (3m)4.58%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.25%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.57 | ||
| P/S | 1.28 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.42 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.37 | ||
| P/B | 2.25 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.45 |
EPS(TTM)7.43
EY8.74%
EPS(NY)8.05
Fwd EY9.46%
FCF(TTM)8.16
FCFY9.59%
OCF(TTM)9.08
OCFY10.68%
SpS66.31
BVpS37.87
TBVpS-16.92
PEG (NY)2.95
PEG (5Y)1.47
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
WACC7.07%
ROIC/WACC1.79
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 Y3.88%
EPS Next 2Y4.98%
EPS Next 3Y5.44%
EPS Next 5Y5.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.88%
Revenue growth 3Y10.95%
Revenue growth 5Y7.82%
Sales Q2Q%6.94%
Revenue Next Year4.52%
Revenue Next 2Y4.41%
Revenue Next 3Y4.97%
Revenue Next 5Y2.36%
EBIT growth 1Y26.09%
EBIT growth 3Y15.21%
EBIT growth 5Y10.7%
EBIT Next Year34.75%
EBIT Next 3Y14.42%
EBIT Next 5Y10.63%
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 for PUB stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to PUBLICIS GROUPE (PUB.PA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of PUB stock?
PUBLICIS GROUPE (PUB.PA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of PUBLICIS GROUPE (PUB.PA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PUBLICIS GROUPE (PUB.PA) is 11.45 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.25.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for PUB stock?
The dividend rating of PUBLICIS GROUPE (PUB.PA) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 49.85%.