PUBLICIS GROUPE (PUB.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:PUB - FR0000130577 - Common Stock
87.38 EUR
-1.24 (-1.4%)
Taking everything into account, PUB scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PUB was compared to 63 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 has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. 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
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.74%, PUB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.42% of the companies in the same industry.
PUB has a Return On Equity of 17.77%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PUB outperforms 80.65% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of PUB (12.64%) is better than 91.94% of its industry peers.
PUB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.31%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.38%.
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 83.87% 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 82.26% 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.
PUB has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for PUB has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
PUB has an Altman-Z score of 1.44. 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 (1.44) which is in line with 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 Debt to FCF ratio of 2.63. This is in the better half of the industry: PUB outperforms 77.42% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51 indicates that PUB is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
PUB has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.51. This is in the better half of the industry: PUB outperforms 62.90% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.44 |
ROIC/WACC1.8
WACC7.04%
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's Current ratio of 0.93 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PUB outperforms 46.77% of its industry peers.
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.
PUB has a Quick ratio of 0.90. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PUB outperforms 53.23% 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%.
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.
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.
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
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.76, the valuation of PUB can be described as reasonable.
PUB's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PUB is cheaper than 64.52% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PUB to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.51), we can say PUB is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.87, the valuation of PUB can be described as reasonable.
61.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PUB, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
PUB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.13.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.87 |
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 | 10.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.62 |
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)3.07
PEG (5Y)1.51
EPS Next 2Y4.92%
EPS Next 3Y5.28%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.09%, PUB is a good candidate for dividend investing.
PUB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.44.
PUB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.09% |
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
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, 5:29:53 PM)
87.38
-1.24 (-1.4%)
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 Cap22.22B
Revenue(TTM)16.86B
Net Income(TTM)1.71B
Analysts83.33
Price Target113.22 (29.57%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.09% |
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)-0.05%
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 | 11.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.87 | ||
| P/S | 1.32 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.71 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.62 | ||
| P/B | 2.31 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.62 |
EPS(TTM)7.43
EY8.5%
EPS(NY)8.04
Fwd EY9.2%
FCF(TTM)8.16
FCFY9.34%
OCF(TTM)9.08
OCFY10.39%
SpS66.31
BVpS37.87
TBVpS-16.92
PEG (NY)3.07
PEG (5Y)1.51
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 | 1.44 |
F-Score8
WACC7.04%
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 11.76 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%.