JCDECAUX SE (DEC.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:DEC - FR0000077919 - Common Stock
15.37 EUR
+0.12 (+0.79%)
Taking everything into account, DEC scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DEC was compared to 65 industry peers in the Media industry. While DEC is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. 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
The Return On Assets of DEC (3.01%) is better than 61.54% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of DEC (11.76%) is better than 73.85% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of DEC (5.82%) 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 8.08%.
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 78.46% 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 has a Operating Margin of 12.34%. This is in the better half of the industry: DEC outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DEC has declined.
The Gross Margin of DEC (53.71%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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.
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
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.19, we must say that DEC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.19, DEC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.54% of the companies in the same industry.
DEC has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.48. This is a neutral value as DEC would need 5.48 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.48, DEC is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.38% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.59 is on the high side and indicates that DEC has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.59, DEC is not doing good in the industry: 67.69% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.19 |
ROIC/WACC1.19
WACC4.89%
2.3 Liquidity
DEC has a Current Ratio of 1.03. This is a normal value and indicates that DEC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
DEC's Current ratio of 1.03 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DEC outperforms 56.92% of its industry peers.
DEC has a Quick Ratio of 1.03. This is a bad value and indicates that DEC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
DEC's Quick ratio of 0.95 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DEC outperforms 58.46% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.95 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
DEC shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -9.48%.
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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.80% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.82% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.48%
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.34% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, DEC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.42% on average per year.
EPS Next Y8.57%
EPS Next 2Y9.41%
EPS Next 3Y8.34%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.5%
Revenue Next 2Y2.69%
Revenue Next 3Y2.91%
Revenue Next 5Y3.42%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.72, DEC is valued correctly.
DEC's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DEC is cheaper than 64.62% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DEC to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.30), we can say DEC is valued slightly cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.43, the valuation of DEC can be described as very reasonable.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as DEC.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DEC to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.73), we can say DEC is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.43 |
4.2 Price Multiples
67.69% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DEC, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
89.23% 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 | 4.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.76 |
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)1.6
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y9.41%
EPS Next 3Y8.34%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
DEC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.69%.
DEC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.80.
DEC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.45.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.69% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
DP0%
EPS Next 2Y9.41%
EPS Next 3Y8.34%
EPA:DEC (9/12/2025, 5:29:56 PM)
15.37
+0.12 (+0.79%)
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 Cap3.29B
Analysts72.22
Price Target19.51 (26.94%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.69% |
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)-4.6%
PT rev (3m)-3.91%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.87%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.87%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.6%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.14%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.43 | ||
| P/S | 0.91 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.06 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.91 | ||
| P/B | 1.5 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.76 |
EPS(TTM)1.12
EY7.29%
EPS(NY)1.34
Fwd EY8.75%
FCF(TTM)3.79
FCFY24.65%
OCF(TTM)5.28
OCFY34.34%
SpS16.96
BVpS10.28
TBVpS-0.67
PEG (NY)1.6
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
WACC4.89%
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)-9.48%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-0.63%
EPS Q2Q%-19.57%
EPS Next Y8.57%
EPS Next 2Y9.41%
EPS Next 3Y8.34%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.8%
Revenue growth 3Y12.93%
Revenue growth 5Y0.82%
Sales Q2Q%3.96%
Revenue Next Year1.5%
Revenue Next 2Y2.69%
Revenue Next 3Y2.91%
Revenue Next 5Y3.42%
EBIT growth 1Y13.03%
EBIT growth 3Y85.66%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.63%
EBIT Next Year93.52%
EBIT Next 3Y31.43%
EBIT Next 5Y24.12%
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%