PUBLICIS GROUPE (PUB.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:PUB - FR0000130577 - Common Stock
86.1 EUR
+4.06 (+4.95%)
Taking everything into account, PUB scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PUB was compared to 69 industry peers in the Media industry. PUB has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. PUB is valued correctly, 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.
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
PUB's Return On Assets of 4.74% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PUB outperforms 76.47% of its industry peers.
PUB has a better Return On Equity (17.77%) than 83.82% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of PUB (12.64%) is better than 91.18% of its industry peers.
PUB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.31%. This is above the industry average of 7.74%.
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 better Profit Margin (10.15%) than 88.24% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PUB has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 15.07%, PUB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
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
PUB has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating 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 1.40. 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 of 1.40. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PUB outperforms 45.59% 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.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.63, PUB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.94% of the companies in the same industry.
PUB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51. This is a neutral value indicating PUB is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
PUB's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.51 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PUB outperforms 57.35% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.4 |
ROIC/WACC1.81
WACC7%
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.
The Current ratio of PUB (0.93) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
PUB has a Quick 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.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.90, PUB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same 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.
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.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.28% 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 2.36% yearly.
EPS Next Y3.97%
EPS Next 2Y4.96%
EPS Next 3Y5.36%
EPS Next 5Y5.28%
Revenue Next Year3.34%
Revenue Next 2Y3.77%
Revenue Next 3Y4.51%
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.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.59 indicates a reasonable valuation of PUB.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PUB is valued a bit cheaper than 72.06% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.55, PUB is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.71, which indicates a very decent valuation of PUB.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PUB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PUB is cheaper than 63.24% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.04, PUB is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.71 |
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 | 10.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.13 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of PUB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.92
PEG (5Y)1.49
EPS Next 2Y4.96%
EPS Next 3Y5.36%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
PUB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.36%, which is a nice return.
PUB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.53.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.43, PUB pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.36% |
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 2Y4.96%
EPS Next 3Y5.36%
EPA:PUB (10/15/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
86.1
+4.06 (+4.95%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners65.62%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners9.19%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap21.90B
Analysts81.11
Price Target110.62 (28.48%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.36% |
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)0.93%
PT rev (3m)2.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.13%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.39%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.5%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.71 | ||
| P/S | 1.3 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.55 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.48 | ||
| P/B | 2.27 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.13 |
EPS(TTM)7.43
EY8.63%
EPS(NY)8.04
Fwd EY9.34%
FCF(TTM)8.16
FCFY9.48%
OCF(TTM)9.08
OCFY10.55%
SpS66.31
BVpS37.87
TBVpS-16.92
PEG (NY)2.92
PEG (5Y)1.49
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%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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 | 1.4 |
F-Score8
WACC7%
ROIC/WACC1.81
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 Y3.97%
EPS Next 2Y4.96%
EPS Next 3Y5.36%
EPS Next 5Y5.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.88%
Revenue growth 3Y10.95%
Revenue growth 5Y7.82%
Sales Q2Q%6.94%
Revenue Next Year3.34%
Revenue Next 2Y3.77%
Revenue Next 3Y4.51%
Revenue Next 5Y2.36%
EBIT growth 1Y26.09%
EBIT growth 3Y15.21%
EBIT growth 5Y10.7%
EBIT Next Year34.75%
EBIT Next 3Y14.42%
EBIT Next 5Y10.07%
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%