JCDECAUX SE (DEC.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe • Euronext Paris • EPA:DEC • FR0000077919
17.105 EUR
+0.55 (+3.29%)
Last: Feb 10, 2026, 11:32 AM
Overall DEC gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated DEC against 67 industry peers in the Media industry. There are concerns on the financial health of DEC while its profitability can be described as average. DEC has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- DEC had positive earnings in the past year.
- DEC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In multiple years DEC reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years DEC had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 3.02%, DEC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.12% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 11.74%, DEC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of DEC (6.09%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DEC is below the industry average of 8.39%.
- 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
- DEC has a better Profit Margin (6.51%) than 71.21% of its industry peers.
- DEC's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- DEC has a better Operating Margin (12.00%) than 75.76% 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.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DEC has declined.
| 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DEC is still creating some value.
- DEC has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- DEC has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for DEC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- DEC has an Altman-Z score of 1.31. This is a bad value and indicates that DEC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.31, DEC is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.94% of the companies in the same industry.
- DEC has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.24. This is a neutral value as DEC would need 5.24 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.24, DEC is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.58% of the companies in the same industry.
- DEC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.62. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- DEC has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.62) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.31 |
ROIC/WACC1.19
WACC5.12%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.02 indicates that DEC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a decent Current ratio value of 1.02, DEC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.61% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.93 indicates that DEC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- DEC has a Quick ratio of 0.93. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DEC outperforms 56.06% of its industry peers.
| 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%.
- DEC shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -0.63% yearly.
- DEC shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.80%.
- 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 quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.44% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, DEC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.80% on average per year.
EPS Next Y6.92%
EPS Next 2Y8.82%
EPS Next 3Y9.44%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.2%
Revenue Next 2Y1.86%
Revenue Next 3Y2.59%
Revenue Next 5Y3.8%
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 accelerating.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.27, the valuation of DEC can be described as correct.
- DEC's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- DEC is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.06, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.86, the valuation of DEC can be described as correct.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DEC is on the same level as its industry peers.
- DEC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 27.86, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.86 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- DEC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DEC is cheaper than 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DEC is valued cheaper than 87.88% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.03 |
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)2.21
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y8.82%
EPS Next 3Y9.44%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.34%, DEC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- DEC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.16.
- DEC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.80.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.34% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
DP0%
EPS Next 2Y8.82%
EPS Next 3Y9.44%
EPA:DEC (2/10/2026, 11:32:08 AM)
17.105
+0.55 (+3.29%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06
Earnings (Next)03-12 2026-03-12/amc
Inst Owners27.3%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.66B
Revenue(TTM)3.70B
Net Income(TTM)240.90M
Analysts72.22
Price Target19.75 (15.46%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.34% |
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)2.05%
PT rev (3m)1.77%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.51%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.4%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.08%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.86 | ||
| P/S | 0.99 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.72 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.39 | ||
| P/B | 1.78 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.03 |
EPS(TTM)1.12
EY6.55%
EPS(NY)1.33
Fwd EY7.77%
FCF(TTM)3.62
FCFY21.18%
OCF(TTM)5.05
OCFY29.51%
SpS17.27
BVpS9.59
TBVpS-0.94
PEG (NY)2.21
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 | 1.31 |
F-Score6
WACC5.12%
ROIC/WACC1.19
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 Y6.92%
EPS Next 2Y8.82%
EPS Next 3Y9.44%
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 5 / 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 15.27 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.78.
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 6.92% in the next year.