PUBLICIS GROUPE (PUB.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:PUB - FR0000130577 - Common Stock
88.16 EUR
+0.28 (+0.32%)
Overall PUB gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated PUB against 66 industry peers in the Media industry. While PUB has a great profitability rating, 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.
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
PUB's Return On Assets of 4.74% is amongst the best of the industry. PUB outperforms 83.08% of its industry peers.
PUB has a better Return On Equity (17.77%) than 84.62% of its industry peers.
PUB has a better Return On Invested Capital (12.64%) than 92.31% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PUB is above the industry average of 8.24%.
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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 10.15%, PUB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.77% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PUB has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 15.07%, PUB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.69% of the companies in the same industry.
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 just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, PUB has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, PUB has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, PUB has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.44, we must say that PUB is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.44, PUB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.31% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
PUB has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.63) than 78.46% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51 indicates that PUB is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
PUB has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.51) than 64.62% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.44 |
ROIC/WACC1.8
WACC7.03%
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 49.23% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.90 indicates that PUB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.90, PUB is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.38% 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.78% on average over the past years.
PUB shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 9.88%.
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 5.81% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.36% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y3.83%
EPS Next 2Y4.92%
EPS Next 3Y5.28%
EPS Next 5Y5.81%
Revenue Next Year4.58%
Revenue Next 2Y4.36%
Revenue Next 3Y4.65%
Revenue Next 5Y2.36%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.87, which indicates a very decent 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 26.50, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.97 indicates a reasonable valuation of PUB.
PUB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.93. PUB is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.97 |
4.2 Price Multiples
PUB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as PUB.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.57 |
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)3.1
PEG (5Y)1.53
EPS Next 2Y4.92%
EPS Next 3Y5.28%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
PUB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.03%, which is a nice return.
PUB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.20.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, PUB pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.03% |
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
PUB pays out 49.85% of its income as dividend. 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 2Y4.92%
EPS Next 3Y5.28%
EPA:PUB (12/24/2025, 1:54:50 PM)
88.16
+0.28 (+0.32%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners67.46%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners7.3%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap22.42B
Revenue(TTM)16.86B
Net Income(TTM)1.71B
Analysts83.33
Price Target113.22 (28.43%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.03% |
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)2.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.05%
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)1.17%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.97 | ||
| P/S | 1.33 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.8 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.71 | ||
| P/B | 2.33 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.57 |
EPS(TTM)7.43
EY8.43%
EPS(NY)8.04
Fwd EY9.12%
FCF(TTM)8.16
FCFY9.26%
OCF(TTM)9.08
OCFY10.3%
SpS66.31
BVpS37.87
TBVpS-16.92
PEG (NY)3.1
PEG (5Y)1.53
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 | 1.44 |
F-Score8
WACC7.03%
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 5Y5.81%
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 5Y2.36%
EBIT growth 1Y26.09%
EBIT growth 3Y15.21%
EBIT growth 5Y10.7%
EBIT Next Year35.85%
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 11.87 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.33.
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%.