PUBLICIS GROUPE (PUB.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:PUB - FR0000130577 - Common Stock
88.62 EUR
-0.64 (-0.72%)
PUB gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 63 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. 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.
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 fine compared to the rest of the industry. PUB outperforms 75.81% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 17.77%, PUB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.03% of the companies in the same industry.
PUB has a better Return On Invested Capital (12.64%) than 90.32% of its industry peers.
PUB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.31%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.37%.
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
PUB has a Profit Margin of 10.15%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PUB outperforms 82.26% of its industry peers.
PUB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of PUB (15.07%) is better than 80.65% 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 just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for PUB remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, PUB has more shares outstanding
PUB has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 48.39% 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.63 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PUB outperforms 72.58% 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of PUB (0.51) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.44 |
ROIC/WACC1.8
WACC7.04%
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 43.55% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.90 indicates that PUB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
PUB's Quick ratio of 0.90 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PUB outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
| 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.
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 5.81% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, PUB will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.36% on average per year.
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.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.93, 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 62.90% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.51. PUB is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.03, the valuation of PUB can be described as very reasonable.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as PUB.
PUB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.13.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.03 |
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 is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.67 |
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.
The decent profitability rating of PUB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.11
PEG (5Y)1.53
EPS Next 2Y4.92%
EPS Next 3Y5.28%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
PUB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.09%, which is a nice return.
PUB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.44.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, PUB pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.09% |
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.
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 (12/31/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
88.62
-0.64 (-0.72%)
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 Cap22.54B
Revenue(TTM)16.86B
Net Income(TTM)1.71B
Analysts83.33
Price Target113.22 (27.76%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.09% |
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 | 11.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.03 | ||
| P/S | 1.34 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.86 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.76 | ||
| P/B | 2.34 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.67 |
EPS(TTM)7.43
EY8.38%
EPS(NY)8.04
Fwd EY9.07%
FCF(TTM)8.16
FCFY9.21%
OCF(TTM)9.08
OCFY10.25%
SpS66.31
BVpS37.87
TBVpS-16.92
PEG (NY)3.11
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
WACC7.04%
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 Year35.97%
EBIT Next 3Y14.39%
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 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 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for PUB stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PUBLICIS GROUPE (PUB.PA) is 11.93 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.34.
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%.