JCDECAUX SE (DEC.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:DEC - Euronext Paris - Matif - FR0000077919 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to DEC. DEC was compared to 68 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.
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 3.01% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DEC outperforms 58.82% of its industry peers.
DEC's Return On Equity of 11.76% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DEC outperforms 61.76% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.82%, DEC is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.53% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DEC is below the industry average of 8.37%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.25%) for DEC is below the current ROIC(5.82%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 7.13%, DEC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DEC has remained more or less at the same level.
The Operating Margin of DEC (12.34%) is better than 82.35% of its industry peers.
DEC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 53.71%, DEC is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.06% of the companies in the same 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, DEC has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
DEC has an Altman-Z score of 1.20. 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 1.20, DEC is doing worse than 60.29% of the companies in the same industry.
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 55.88% of its industry peers.
DEC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.59. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
DEC has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.59. This is in the lower half of the industry: DEC underperforms 72.06% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.2 |
ROIC/WACC1.18
WACC4.92%
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.
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 has a Quick ratio (0.95) which is in line with its industry peers.
| 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.
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
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, DEC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.05% on average per year.
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.
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 12.70, the valuation of DEC can be described as correct.
66.18% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DEC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
DEC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.82.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.24, which indicates a correct valuation of DEC.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DEC is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.76. DEC is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.24 |
4.2 Price Multiples
DEC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DEC is cheaper than 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
DEC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DEC is cheaper than 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.79 |
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
DEC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.53%.
DEC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.64.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, DEC pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.53% |
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 (5/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
15.37
-0.09 (-0.58%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners17.67%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.29B
Analysts70.59
Price Target21.09 (37.22%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.53% |
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)-1.39%
PT rev (3m)-2.13%
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)-0.74%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.74%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.24 | ||
| P/S | 0.91 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.06 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.91 | ||
| P/B | 1.5 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.79 |
EPS(TTM)1.21
EY7.87%
EPS(NY)1.26
Fwd EY8.17%
FCF(TTM)3.79
FCFY24.65%
OCF(TTM)5.28
OCFY34.34%
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
WACC4.92%
ROIC/WACC1.18
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 Year103.57%
EBIT Next 3Y32.38%
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%