PUBLICIS GROUPE (PUB.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:PUB - FR0000130577 - Common Stock
87.66 EUR
-0.96 (-1.08%)
PUB gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 69 industry peers in the Media industry. While PUB has a great profitability rating, there are some minor 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.
In the past year PUB had a positive cash flow from operations.
PUB had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
PUB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.74%, PUB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of PUB (17.77%) is better than 79.37% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 12.64%, PUB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.48% 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 8.16%.
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's Profit Margin of 10.15% is amongst the best of the industry. PUB outperforms 82.54% 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 80.95% 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), PUB is creating some value.
PUB has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, PUB has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for PUB has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.43, we must say that PUB is in the distress zone and 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 50.79% 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 76.19% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51 indicates that 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 61.90% 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
WACC7.03%
2.3 Liquidity
PUB has a Current 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 Current ratio (0.93) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.90 indicates that PUB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
PUB has a Quick ratio (0.90) which is in line with 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.78% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has grown by 9.88% in the past year. This is quite good.
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
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.
PUB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.36% yearly.
EPS Next Y3.83%
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
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 11.80, which indicates a very decent valuation of PUB.
63.49% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PUB, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.60. PUB is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.91, the valuation of PUB can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PUB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PUB is cheaper than 60.32% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PUB to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.23), we can say PUB is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.91 |
4.2 Price Multiples
PUB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
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 | 10.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.55 |
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)3.08
PEG (5Y)1.52
EPS Next 2Y4.92%
EPS Next 3Y5.28%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.06%, PUB is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.29, 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 1.94.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.06% |
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 (1/2/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
87.66
-0.96 (-1.08%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners67.83%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners7.3%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap22.29B
Revenue(TTM)16.86B
Net Income(TTM)1.71B
Analysts83.33
Price Target113.22 (29.16%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.06% |
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)-0.01%
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)1.17%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.91 | ||
| P/S | 1.32 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.74 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.65 | ||
| P/B | 2.31 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.55 |
EPS(TTM)7.43
EY8.48%
EPS(NY)8.04
Fwd EY9.17%
FCF(TTM)8.16
FCFY9.31%
OCF(TTM)9.08
OCFY10.36%
SpS66.31
BVpS37.87
TBVpS-16.92
PEG (NY)3.08
PEG (5Y)1.52
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
WACC7.03%
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 Year35.97%
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
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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.
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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 11.8 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.31.
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%.