PUBLICIS GROUPE (PUB.PA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

EPA:PUB • FR0000130577

75.62 EUR
+0.74 (+0.99%)
Last: Mar 13, 2026, 07:00 PM
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This PUB.PA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to PUB. PUB was compared to 70 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 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. PUB also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. PUB.PA Profitability Analysis

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.
  • In the past 5 years PUB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
PUB.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPUB.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B

1.2 Ratios

  • PUB has a Return On Assets of 6.19%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PUB outperforms 88.57% of its industry peers.
  • PUB has a Return On Equity of 23.71%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PUB outperforms 87.14% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 16.83%, PUB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.19%
ROE 23.71%
ROIC 16.83%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
PUB.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPUB.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 -5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • With an excellent Profit Margin value of 9.57%, PUB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PUB has grown nicely.
  • The Operating Margin of PUB (14.03%) is better than 90.00% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PUB has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 14.03%
PM (TTM) 9.57%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y0.04%
OM growth 5Y4.3%
PM growth 3Y3.34%
PM growth 5Y12.22%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
PUB.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPUB.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 -5 10 15

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2. PUB.PA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PUB is creating value.
  • There is no outstanding debt for PUB. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
PUB.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingPUB.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
PUB.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPUB.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.67, we must say that PUB is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 1.67, PUB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • PUB has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.10. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as PUB would need 2.10 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.10, PUB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.86% of the companies in the same industry.
  • PUB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • PUB has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.47) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.47
Debt/FCF 2.1
Altman-Z 1.67
ROIC/WACC2.15
WACC7.83%
PUB.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPUB.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

  • PUB has a Current Ratio of 0.97. 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 of 0.97. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PUB outperforms 54.29% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.94 indicates that PUB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • PUB has a Quick ratio (0.94) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.97
Quick Ratio 0.94
PUB.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPUB.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

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3. PUB.PA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.47% over the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, PUB shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 11.87% on average per year.
  • PUB shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 61.46%.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 10.03% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.47%
EPS 3Y5.61%
EPS 5Y11.87%
EPS Q2Q%1.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)61.46%
Revenue growth 3Y7.02%
Revenue growth 5Y10.03%
Sales Q2Q%1.62%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.16% 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 2.76% yearly.
EPS Next Y7.3%
EPS Next 2Y6.69%
EPS Next 3Y6.02%
EPS Next 5Y6.16%
Revenue Next Year5.07%
Revenue Next 2Y5.04%
Revenue Next 3Y5.07%
Revenue Next 5Y2.76%

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.
PUB.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPUB.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 5B 10B 15B
PUB.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPUB.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2 4 6 8 10

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4. PUB.PA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • PUB is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.11.
  • PUB's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PUB is cheaper than 74.29% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.70. PUB is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.42, the valuation of PUB can be described as reasonable.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PUB is valued a bit cheaper than 68.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • PUB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.84.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.11
Fwd PE 9.42
PUB.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPUB.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of PUB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PUB is cheaper than 72.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • 72.86% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PUB, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.14
EV/EBITDA 4.62
PUB.PA Per share dataPUB.PA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • PUB's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • PUB has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.38
PEG (5Y)0.85
EPS Next 2Y6.69%
EPS Next 3Y6.02%

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5. PUB.PA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • PUB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.95%, which is a nice return.
  • PUB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.42.
  • PUB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.95%

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
PUB.PA Yearly Dividends per sharePUB.PA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

  • PUB pays out 36.46% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of PUB is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP36.46%
EPS Next 2Y6.69%
EPS Next 3Y6.02%
PUB.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPUB.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B
PUB.PA Dividend Payout.PUB.PA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.PUB.PA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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PUB.PA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

PUBLICIS GROUPE

EPA:PUB (3/13/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

75.62

+0.74 (+0.99%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)02-03
Earnings (Next)04-13
Inst Owners72.18%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners7.3%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap19.23B
Revenue(TTM)25.88B
Net Income(TTM)2.48B
Analysts81
Price Target110.16 (45.68%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.95%
Yearly Dividend3.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)22.83%
DP36.46%
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)-2.78%
PT rev (3m)-3.79%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.39%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.52%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.11
Fwd PE 9.42
P/S 0.74
P/FCF 7.14
P/OCF 6.53
P/B 1.84
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 4.62
EPS(TTM)7.48
EY9.89%
EPS(NY)8.03
Fwd EY10.61%
FCF(TTM)10.59
FCFY14%
OCF(TTM)11.57
OCFY15.3%
SpS101.77
BVpS41.08
TBVpS-14.86
PEG (NY)1.38
PEG (5Y)0.85
Graham Number83.15
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.19%
ROE 23.71%
ROCE 22.52%
ROIC 16.83%
ROICexc 22.76%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 14.03%
PM (TTM) 9.57%
GM N/A
FCFM 10.4%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y0.04%
OM growth 5Y4.3%
PM growth 3Y3.34%
PM growth 5Y12.22%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.65
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.47
Debt/FCF 2.1
Debt/EBITDA 1.11
Cap/Depr 32.51%
Cap/Sales 0.97%
Interest Coverage 19.84
Cash Conversion 66.9%
Profit Quality 108.72%
Current Ratio 0.97
Quick Ratio 0.94
Altman-Z 1.67
F-Score7
WACC7.83%
ROIC/WACC2.15
Cap/Depr(3y)27.22%
Cap/Depr(5y)23.83%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.38%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.34%
Profit Quality(3y)143.19%
Profit Quality(5y)154.42%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.47%
EPS 3Y5.61%
EPS 5Y11.87%
EPS Q2Q%1.28%
EPS Next Y7.3%
EPS Next 2Y6.69%
EPS Next 3Y6.02%
EPS Next 5Y6.16%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)61.46%
Revenue growth 3Y7.02%
Revenue growth 5Y10.03%
Sales Q2Q%1.62%
Revenue Next Year5.07%
Revenue Next 2Y5.04%
Revenue Next 3Y5.07%
Revenue Next 5Y2.76%
EBIT growth 1Y49.94%
EBIT growth 3Y7.06%
EBIT growth 5Y14.77%
EBIT Next Year32%
EBIT Next 3Y12.92%
EBIT Next 5Y8.82%
FCF growth 1Y30.54%
FCF growth 3Y6.67%
FCF growth 5Y-0.77%
OCF growth 1Y27.9%
OCF growth 3Y6.78%
OCF growth 5Y-0.16%

PUBLICIS GROUPE / PUB.PA FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of PUBLICIS GROUPE (PUB.PA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to PUB.PA.


What is the valuation status of PUBLICIS GROUPE (PUB.PA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 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 10.11 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.84.


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 36.46%.