JCDECAUX SE (DEC.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:DEC - Euronext Paris - Matif - FR0000077919 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Taking everything into account, DEC scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DEC was compared to 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 has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
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.
In the past 5 years DEC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.01%, DEC is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
DEC's Return On Equity of 11.76% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DEC outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
DEC has a Return On Invested Capital (5.82%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
DEC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.25%. This is below the industry average of 7.77%.
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 better Profit Margin (7.13%) than 73.02% of its industry peers.
DEC's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
DEC's Operating Margin of 12.34% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DEC outperforms 74.60% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DEC has declined.
DEC has a Gross Margin (53.71%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DEC is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for DEC has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, DEC has more shares outstanding
DEC has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
DEC has an Altman-Z score of 1.18. This is a bad value and indicates that DEC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
DEC has a Altman-Z score of 1.18. This is in the lower half of the industry: DEC underperforms 60.32% of its industry peers.
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.
DEC has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.48. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DEC outperforms 52.38% 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of DEC (1.59) is worse than 71.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.18 |
ROIC/WACC1.2
WACC4.84%
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 55.56% 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.
The Quick ratio of DEC (0.95) 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 for DEC have decreased by -9.48% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -0.63% on average over the past years.
DEC shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.80%.
DEC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.82% yearly.
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 8.32% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.24% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y11.78%
EPS Next 2Y12.12%
EPS Next 3Y8.32%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.14%
Revenue Next 2Y3.55%
Revenue Next 3Y3.24%
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.
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
DEC is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.19.
DEC's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DEC to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.86), we can say DEC is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.46, the valuation of DEC can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DEC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DEC is cheaper than 60.32% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.94, DEC is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.46 |
4.2 Price Multiples
68.25% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DEC, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
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 | 3.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.66 |
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)1.12
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y12.12%
EPS Next 3Y8.32%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
DEC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.71%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
DEC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.19.
DEC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.71% |
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 (8/21/2025, 5:29:53 PM)
14.77
+0.11 (+0.75%)
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 Cap3.16B
Analysts72.22
Price Target19.5 (32.02%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.71% |
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)-4.75%
PT rev (3m)-7.54%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.57%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.57%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.46 | ||
| P/S | 0.87 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.9 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.8 | ||
| P/B | 1.44 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.66 |
EPS(TTM)1.12
EY7.58%
EPS(NY)1.41
Fwd EY9.56%
FCF(TTM)3.79
FCFY25.65%
OCF(TTM)5.28
OCFY35.74%
SpS16.96
BVpS10.28
TBVpS-0.67
PEG (NY)1.12
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 | 1.18 |
F-Score8
WACC4.84%
ROIC/WACC1.2
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 Y11.78%
EPS Next 2Y12.12%
EPS Next 3Y8.32%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.8%
Revenue growth 3Y12.93%
Revenue growth 5Y0.82%
Sales Q2Q%3.96%
Revenue Next Year3.14%
Revenue Next 2Y3.55%
Revenue Next 3Y3.24%
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%