PUBLICIS GROUPE (PUB.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe • Euronext Paris • EPA:PUB • FR0000130577
84.2 EUR
+1.04 (+1.25%)
Last: Jan 30, 2026, 07:00 PM
Overall PUB gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated PUB against 68 industry peers in the Media industry. While PUB has a great profitability rating, there are quite some 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.
- PUB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years PUB has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years PUB had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- PUB has a Return On Assets of 4.74%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PUB outperforms 82.09% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of PUB (17.77%) is better than 85.07% of its industry peers.
- PUB has a Return On Invested Capital of 12.64%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PUB outperforms 91.04% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PUB is above the industry average of 7.53%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (10.31%) for PUB is below the current ROIC(12.64%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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 88.06% of the companies in the same industry.
- PUB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- PUB has a better Operating Margin (15.07%) than 86.57% 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
- 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for PUB has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- PUB has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.41, we must say that PUB is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- PUB has a Altman-Z score (1.41) which is in line with its industry peers.
- 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.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of PUB (2.63) is better than 77.61% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51 indicates that PUB is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.51, PUB is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.21% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.41 |
ROIC/WACC1.78
WACC7.09%
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.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.93, PUB is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.78% 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 52.24% of its industry peers.
| 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%.
- 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%.
- 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
- PUB is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.50% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.58% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y3.8%
EPS Next 2Y4.87%
EPS Next 3Y5.22%
EPS Next 5Y5.5%
Revenue Next Year4.58%
Revenue Next 2Y4.36%
Revenue Next 3Y4.65%
Revenue Next 5Y2.58%
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 11.33, 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 67.16% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.32. PUB is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.49 indicates a reasonable valuation of PUB.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PUB is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.69% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.57. PUB is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.49 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- PUB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- PUB's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.29 |
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 excellent profitability rating of PUB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.98
PEG (5Y)1.46
EPS Next 2Y4.87%
EPS Next 3Y5.22%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.33%, PUB is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- PUB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.09.
- PUB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.33% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of PUB grows each year by 22.83%, which is quite nice.
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.
- PUB's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP49.85%
EPS Next 2Y4.87%
EPS Next 3Y5.22%
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 8 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for PUB stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PUBLICIS GROUPE (PUB.PA) is 11.33 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.22.
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%.