PUBLICIS GROUPE (PUB.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:PUB - FR0000130577 - Common Stock
86.76 EUR
-0.68 (-0.78%)
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. 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
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.74%, PUB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.10% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of PUB (17.77%) is better than 80.60% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 12.64%, PUB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.55% of the companies in the same industry.
PUB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.31%. This is above the industry average of 8.03%.
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
PUB has a Profit Margin of 10.15%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PUB outperforms 85.07% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PUB has grown nicely.
PUB's Operating Margin of 15.07% is amongst the best of the industry. PUB outperforms 82.09% 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PUB is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, PUB has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
PUB has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
PUB has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
PUB has an Altman-Z score of 1.43. This is a bad value and indicates that PUB is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
PUB has a Altman-Z score (1.43) which is comparable to the rest of the 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PUB (2.63) is better than 77.61% 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.51, PUB is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.70% 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
A Current Ratio of 0.93 indicates that PUB may have some problems paying 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.
The Quick ratio of PUB (0.90) is comparable to the rest of the 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.
Measured over the past 5 years, PUB shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 7.78% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 9.88% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.82% on average over the past years.
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.
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 Y3.84%
EPS Next 2Y4.92%
EPS Next 3Y5.39%
EPS Next 5Y5.81%
Revenue Next Year4.52%
Revenue Next 2Y4.43%
Revenue Next 3Y4.73%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.68, the valuation of PUB can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PUB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PUB is cheaper than 67.16% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.34. PUB is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.80 indicates a reasonable valuation of PUB.
PUB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
PUB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.56.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.8 |
4.2 Price Multiples
PUB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
PUB's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.54 |
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)3.04
PEG (5Y)1.5
EPS Next 2Y4.92%
EPS Next 3Y5.39%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.22%, PUB is a good candidate for dividend investing.
PUB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.03.
PUB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.22% |
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 3Y5.39%
EPA:PUB (12/9/2025, 5:36:15 PM)
86.76
-0.68 (-0.78%)
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 Cap22.06B
Revenue(TTM)16.86B
Net Income(TTM)1.71B
Analysts83.33
Price Target114.5 (31.97%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.22% |
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)0%
PT rev (3m)4.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.12%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.8 | ||
| P/S | 1.31 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.63 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.56 | ||
| P/B | 2.29 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.54 |
EPS(TTM)7.43
EY8.56%
EPS(NY)8.04
Fwd EY9.26%
FCF(TTM)8.16
FCFY9.4%
OCF(TTM)9.08
OCFY10.47%
SpS66.31
BVpS37.87
TBVpS-16.92
PEG (NY)3.04
PEG (5Y)1.5
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 Y3.84%
EPS Next 2Y4.92%
EPS Next 3Y5.39%
EPS Next 5Y5.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.88%
Revenue growth 3Y10.95%
Revenue growth 5Y7.82%
Sales Q2Q%6.94%
Revenue Next Year4.52%
Revenue Next 2Y4.43%
Revenue Next 3Y4.73%
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 11.68 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.29.
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%.