JCDECAUX SE (DEC.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:DEC - FR0000077919 - Common Stock
16.82 EUR
+0.12 (+0.72%)
Overall DEC gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated DEC against 67 industry peers in the Media industry. DEC has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. DEC has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year DEC was profitable.
- In the past year DEC had a positive cash flow from operations.
- The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: DEC reported negative net income in multiple years.
- DEC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- DEC's Return On Assets of 3.02% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DEC outperforms 59.09% of its industry peers.
- DEC's Return On Equity of 11.74% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DEC outperforms 65.15% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 6.09%, DEC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.03% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DEC is below the industry average of 7.95%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (6.09%) for DEC is above the 3 year average (4.25%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.02% | ||
| ROE | 11.74% | ||
| ROIC | 6.09% |
ROA(3y)2.19%
ROA(5y)0.08%
ROE(3y)9.99%
ROE(5y)-1.76%
ROIC(3y)4.25%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of DEC (6.51%) is better than 69.70% of its industry peers.
- DEC's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of DEC (12.00%) is better than 74.24% of its industry peers.
- DEC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- DEC has a Gross Margin (53.64%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- DEC's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.51% | ||
| GM | 53.64% |
OM growth 3Y64.41%
OM growth 5Y-3.42%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-1.31%
GM growth 3Y-5.96%
GM growth 5Y-3.73%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- DEC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for DEC has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- DEC has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, DEC has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.32, we must say that DEC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.32, DEC is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.42% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of DEC is 5.24, which is a neutral value as it means it would take DEC, 5.24 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- DEC has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.24. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DEC outperforms 59.09% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.62 is on the high side and indicates that DEC has dependencies on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of DEC (1.62) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.32 |
ROIC/WACC1.2
WACC5.09%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.02 indicates that DEC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- DEC has a better Current ratio (1.02) than 60.61% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.93 indicates that DEC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of DEC (0.93) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.93 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- DEC shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -9.37%.
- Measured over the past years, DEC shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -0.63% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, DEC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.80% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, DEC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.82% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.37%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-0.63%
EPS Q2Q%-19.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.8%
Revenue growth 3Y12.93%
Revenue growth 5Y0.82%
Sales Q2Q%3.96%
3.2 Future
- DEC is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.65% yearly.
- DEC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.80% yearly.
EPS Next Y6.38%
EPS Next 2Y7.98%
EPS Next 3Y7.65%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.2%
Revenue Next 2Y1.86%
Revenue Next 3Y2.59%
Revenue Next 5Y3.8%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.02, the valuation of DEC can be described as correct.
- DEC's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- DEC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.47.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.85, DEC is valued correctly.
- DEC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DEC to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.26), we can say DEC is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.85 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DEC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DEC is valued cheaper than 86.36% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.05 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates DEC does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PEG (NY)2.35
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y7.98%
EPS Next 3Y7.65%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- DEC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.47%.
- DEC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.27.
- DEC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.47% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
DP0%
EPS Next 2Y7.98%
EPS Next 3Y7.65%
EPA:DEC (1/16/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
16.82
+0.12 (+0.72%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06
Earnings (Next)01-12 2026-01-12/amc
Inst Owners27.3%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.60B
Revenue(TTM)3.70B
Net Income(TTM)240.90M
Analysts72.22
Price Target19.36 (15.1%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.47% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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)-0.8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.3%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.85 | ||
| P/S | 0.97 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.64 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.33 | ||
| P/B | 1.75 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.05 |
EPS(TTM)1.12
EY6.66%
EPS(NY)1.31
Fwd EY7.78%
FCF(TTM)3.62
FCFY21.54%
OCF(TTM)5.05
OCFY30.01%
SpS17.27
BVpS9.59
TBVpS-0.94
PEG (NY)2.35
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number15.54
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.02% | ||
| ROE | 11.74% | ||
| ROCE | 7.46% | ||
| ROIC | 6.09% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.37% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.57% | ||
| OM | 12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.51% | ||
| GM | 53.64% | ||
| FCFM | 20.98% |
ROA(3y)2.19%
ROA(5y)0.08%
ROE(3y)9.99%
ROE(5y)-1.76%
ROIC(3y)4.25%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)5.65%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)10.97%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)5.21%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y105.13%
ROICexgc growth 5Y10.48%
ROICexc growth 3Y93.88%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.2%
OM growth 3Y64.41%
OM growth 5Y-3.42%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-1.31%
GM growth 3Y-5.96%
GM growth 5Y-3.73%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.46
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.24 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.58 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 36.06% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.25% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.68 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 83.81% | ||
| Profit Quality | 322.04% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.32 |
F-Score6
WACC5.09%
ROIC/WACC1.2
Cap/Depr(3y)37.2%
Cap/Depr(5y)28.51%
Cap/Sales(3y)10.51%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.73%
Profit Quality(3y)409.38%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.37%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-0.63%
EPS Q2Q%-19.57%
EPS Next Y6.38%
EPS Next 2Y7.98%
EPS Next 3Y7.65%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.8%
Revenue growth 3Y12.93%
Revenue growth 5Y0.82%
Sales Q2Q%3.96%
Revenue Next Year0.2%
Revenue Next 2Y1.86%
Revenue Next 3Y2.59%
Revenue Next 5Y3.8%
EBIT growth 1Y1.51%
EBIT growth 3Y85.66%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.63%
EBIT Next Year89.14%
EBIT Next 3Y29.66%
EBIT Next 5Y24.58%
FCF growth 1Y19.93%
FCF growth 3Y-0.87%
FCF growth 5Y-6.25%
OCF growth 1Y5.98%
OCF growth 3Y4.1%
OCF growth 5Y-5.49%
JCDECAUX SE / DEC.PA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of JCDECAUX SE (DEC.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to DEC.PA.
What is the valuation status of JCDECAUX SE (DEC.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to JCDECAUX SE (DEC.PA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of DEC stock?
JCDECAUX SE (DEC.PA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of JCDECAUX SE (DEC.PA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for JCDECAUX SE (DEC.PA) is 15.02 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.75.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for DEC stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of JCDECAUX SE (DEC.PA) is expected to grow by 6.38% in the next year.