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 63 industry peers in the Media industry. DEC has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. DEC is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year DEC was profitable.
DEC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years DEC reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
DEC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 3.01%, DEC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
DEC has a Return On Equity of 11.76%. This is in the better half of the industry: DEC outperforms 65.08% of its industry peers.
DEC has a Return On Invested Capital (5.82%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DEC is below the industry average of 7.76%.
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 7.13%, DEC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.60% of the companies in the same industry.
DEC's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
DEC has a better Operating Margin (12.34%) than 79.37% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DEC has declined.
DEC's Gross Margin of 53.71% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DEC outperforms 49.21% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DEC has declined.
| 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
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.
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
DEC has an Altman-Z score of 1.19. This is a bad value and indicates that DEC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
DEC has a worse Altman-Z score (1.19) than 66.67% 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 50.79% 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.59, DEC is doing worse than 73.02% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.19 |
ROIC/WACC1.19
WACC4.87%
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 of 1.03. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DEC outperforms 50.79% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.95 indicates that DEC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
DEC has a Quick ratio (0.95) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.95 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 23.43% over the past year.
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 quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 10.22% 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)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
DEC is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.32% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.05% on average over the next years.
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
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.98 indicates a reasonable valuation of DEC.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DEC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.43% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.32. DEC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.55, which indicates a very decent valuation of DEC.
DEC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DEC is cheaper than 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.19, DEC is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.55 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of DEC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DEC is cheaper than 65.08% of the companies listed in the same industry.
92.06% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DEC, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.69 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
DEC's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.02
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y12.12%
EPS Next 3Y8.32%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.52%, DEC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
DEC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.70.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, DEC pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.52% |
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 (6/18/2025, 5:29:32 PM)
14.5
-0.35 (-2.36%)
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 Cap3.10B
Analysts71.76
Price Target20.31 (40.07%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.52% |
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)-3.71%
PT rev (3m)-5.76%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.08%
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 | 11.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.55 | ||
| P/S | 0.85 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.83 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.75 | ||
| P/B | 1.41 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.69 |
EPS(TTM)1.21
EY8.34%
EPS(NY)1.26
Fwd EY8.66%
FCF(TTM)3.79
FCFY26.13%
OCF(TTM)5.28
OCFY36.4%
SpS16.96
BVpS10.28
TBVpS-0.67
PEG (NY)1.02
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 | 1.19 |
F-Score8
WACC4.87%
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%