JCDECAUX SE (DEC.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:DEC - Euronext Paris - Matif - FR0000077919 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Overall DEC gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated DEC against 66 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
DEC had positive earnings in the past year.
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.
In the past 5 years DEC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
DEC has a Return On Assets (3.01%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 11.76%, DEC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 5.82%, DEC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.52% of the companies in the same industry.
DEC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.25%. This is below the industry average of 8.01%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.82%) for DEC is above the 3 year average (4.25%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.01% | ||
| ROE | 11.76% | ||
| ROIC | 5.82% |
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 Profit Margin of 7.13%. This is in the better half of the industry: DEC outperforms 74.24% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DEC has remained more or less at the same level.
DEC's Operating Margin of 12.34% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DEC outperforms 78.79% of its industry peers.
DEC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
DEC has a Gross Margin (53.71%) 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 | 12.34% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.13% | ||
| GM | 53.71% |
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), DEC is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, DEC has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for DEC has been increased compared to 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 1.20, we must say that DEC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
DEC has a worse Altman-Z score (1.20) than 62.12% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DEC is 5.48, which is a neutral value as it means it would take DEC, 5.48 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
DEC's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.48 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DEC outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.59 is on the high side and indicates that DEC has dependencies on debt financing.
DEC has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.59) than 71.21% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.2 |
ROIC/WACC1.19
WACC4.9%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.03 indicates that DEC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
DEC has a Current ratio (1.03) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.95 indicates that DEC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.95, DEC is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.58% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.95 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
DEC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 23.43%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -0.63% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has grown by 10.22% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.82% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.43%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-0.63%
EPS Q2Q%-3.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.22%
Revenue growth 3Y12.93%
Revenue growth 5Y0.82%
Sales Q2Q%7.48%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, DEC will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.32% on average per year.
DEC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.05% yearly.
EPS Next Y11.78%
EPS Next 2Y12.12%
EPS Next 3Y8.32%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.79%
Revenue Next 2Y4.38%
Revenue Next 3Y4.05%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.67, which indicates a correct valuation of DEC.
DEC's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DEC is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
DEC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.52, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.21, the valuation of DEC can be described as correct.
DEC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DEC is cheaper than 60.61% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 35.58. DEC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.21 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DEC is valued a bit cheaper than 65.15% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of DEC indicates a rather cheap valuation: DEC is cheaper than 89.39% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.81 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.08
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y12.12%
EPS Next 3Y8.32%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.47%, DEC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.29, DEC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.35, DEC pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| 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 2Y12.12%
EPS Next 3Y8.32%
EPA:DEC (7/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
15.33
-0.22 (-1.41%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners23.36%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.28B
Analysts72.22
Price Target20.47 (33.53%)
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)0.81%
PT rev (3m)-4.28%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.74%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.21 | ||
| P/S | 0.9 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.05 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.9 | ||
| P/B | 1.49 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.81 |
EPS(TTM)1.21
EY7.89%
EPS(NY)1.26
Fwd EY8.19%
FCF(TTM)3.79
FCFY24.72%
OCF(TTM)5.28
OCFY34.43%
SpS16.96
BVpS10.28
TBVpS-0.67
PEG (NY)1.08
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.01% | ||
| ROE | 11.76% | ||
| ROCE | 7.11% | ||
| ROIC | 5.82% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.42% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14.11% | ||
| OM | 12.34% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.13% | ||
| GM | 53.71% | ||
| FCFM | 22.33% |
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
ROICexcg growth 3Y105.13%
ROICexcg 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-Score8
Asset Turnover0.42
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.48 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.67 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 36.98% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.78% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.64 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 86.22% | ||
| Profit Quality | 313.36% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.95 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.2 |
F-Score8
WACC4.9%
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)23.43%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-0.63%
EPS Q2Q%-3.93%
EPS Next Y11.78%
EPS Next 2Y12.12%
EPS Next 3Y8.32%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.22%
Revenue growth 3Y12.93%
Revenue growth 5Y0.82%
Sales Q2Q%7.48%
Revenue Next Year4.79%
Revenue Next 2Y4.38%
Revenue Next 3Y4.05%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y13.03%
EBIT growth 3Y85.66%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.63%
EBIT Next Year93.52%
EBIT Next 3Y31.43%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y11.37%
FCF growth 3Y-0.87%
FCF growth 5Y-6.25%
OCF growth 1Y2.63%
OCF growth 3Y4.1%
OCF growth 5Y-5.49%