PUBLICIS GROUPE (PUB.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:PUB - FR0000130577 - Common Stock
84.18 EUR
-0.08 (-0.09%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to PUB. PUB was compared to 66 industry peers in the Media industry. While PUB has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. PUB is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing. PUB also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
PUB had positive earnings in the past year.
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 80.00% of its industry peers.
PUB has a Return On Equity of 17.77%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PUB outperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
PUB has a Return On Invested Capital of 12.64%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PUB outperforms 92.31% 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 7.59%.
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's Profit Margin of 10.15% is amongst the best of the industry. PUB outperforms 87.69% of its industry peers.
PUB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 15.07%, PUB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.69% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The number of shares outstanding for PUB remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, PUB has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, PUB has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.42, we must say that PUB is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of PUB (1.42) 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.
PUB has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.63. This is in the better half of the industry: PUB outperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51 indicates that PUB is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.51, PUB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.46% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.42 |
ROIC/WACC1.79
WACC7.05%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.93 indicates that PUB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
PUB's Current ratio of 0.93 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PUB outperforms 44.62% 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's Quick ratio of 0.90 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PUB outperforms 50.77% of its industry peers.
| 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.
The Revenue has grown by 9.88% in the past year. This is quite good.
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
PUB is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.28% yearly.
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 Y3.97%
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
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.33 indicates a reasonable valuation of PUB.
72.31% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PUB, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
PUB is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.83, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
PUB is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.47.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PUB is on the same level as its industry peers.
PUB is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 32.68, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.47 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as PUB.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as PUB.
| 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)2.85
PEG (5Y)1.46
EPS Next 2Y4.96%
EPS Next 3Y5.36%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
PUB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.16%, which is a nice return.
PUB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.19.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, PUB pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.16% |
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 2Y4.96%
EPS Next 3Y5.36%
EPA:PUB (11/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
84.18
-0.08 (-0.09%)
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 Cap21.41B
Revenue(TTM)16.86B
Net Income(TTM)1.71B
Analysts81.11
Price Target114.5 (36.02%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.16% |
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)3.33%
PT rev (3m)4.99%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.39%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.5%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.47 | ||
| P/S | 1.27 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.32 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.27 | ||
| P/B | 2.22 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.29 |
EPS(TTM)7.43
EY8.83%
EPS(NY)8.04
Fwd EY9.55%
FCF(TTM)8.16
FCFY9.69%
OCF(TTM)9.08
OCFY10.79%
SpS66.31
BVpS37.87
TBVpS-16.92
PEG (NY)2.85
PEG (5Y)1.46
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 | 1.42 |
F-Score8
WACC7.05%
ROIC/WACC1.79
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%
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 11.33 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.22.
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%.