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JCDECAUX SE (DEC.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - EPA:DEC - FR0000077919 - Common Stock

15.25 EUR
+0.03 (+0.2%)
Last: 10/21/2025, 10:26:04 AM
Fundamental Rating

4

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. There are concerns on the financial health of DEC while its profitability can be described as average. DEC has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
DEC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
DEC.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDEC.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

DEC's Return On Assets of 3.02% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DEC outperforms 61.29% of its industry peers.
DEC has a better Return On Equity (11.71%) than 72.58% of its industry peers.
DEC has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.09%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DEC outperforms 53.23% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DEC is below the industry average of 7.72%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.25%) for DEC is below the current ROIC(6.09%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.02%
ROE 11.71%
ROIC 6.09%
ROA(3y)2.19%
ROA(5y)0.08%
ROE(3y)9.99%
ROE(5y)-1.76%
ROIC(3y)4.25%
ROIC(5y)N/A
DEC.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDEC.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 -20 -30

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of DEC (6.50%) is better than 74.19% of its industry peers.
DEC's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 11.99%, DEC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.03% of the companies in the same industry.
DEC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 53.64%, DEC is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.16% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DEC has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.99%
PM (TTM) 6.5%
GM 53.64%
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%
DEC.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDEC.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 60

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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.
DEC has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, DEC has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for DEC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
DEC.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingDEC.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
DEC.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDEC.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

DEC has an Altman-Z score of 1.28. This is a bad value and indicates that DEC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.28, DEC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.94% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DEC is 5.24, which is a neutral value as it means it would take DEC, 5.24 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
DEC has a Debt to FCF ratio (5.24) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.62 is on the high side and indicates that DEC has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.62, DEC is not doing good in the industry: 69.35% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.62
Debt/FCF 5.24
Altman-Z 1.28
ROIC/WACC1.22
WACC4.99%
DEC.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDEC.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.3 Liquidity

DEC has a Current Ratio of 1.02. This is a normal value and indicates that DEC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
DEC has a Current ratio (1.02) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.93 indicates that DEC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
DEC's Quick ratio of 0.93 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DEC outperforms 53.23% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.02
Quick Ratio 0.93
DEC.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDEC.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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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%.
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

DEC is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.34% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.31% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y8.57%
EPS Next 2Y9.41%
EPS Next 3Y8.34%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.52%
Revenue Next 2Y2.68%
Revenue Next 3Y2.89%
Revenue Next 5Y3.31%

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.
DEC.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDEC.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1B 2B 3B 4B
DEC.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDEC.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 0.5 -0.5 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

DEC is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.62.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DEC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.29% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DEC to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.69), we can say DEC is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.34 indicates a reasonable valuation of DEC.
DEC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DEC to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.18), we can say DEC is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.62
Fwd PE 11.34
DEC.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDEC.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of DEC is on the same level as its industry peers.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DEC is valued cheaper than 88.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 4.21
EV/EBITDA 5.67
DEC.PA Per share dataDEC.PA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15

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)1.59
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y9.41%
EPS Next 3Y8.34%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DEC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.61%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.18, DEC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, DEC pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.61%

5.2 History

Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
DEC.PA Yearly Dividends per shareDEC.PA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5

5.3 Sustainability

DP0%
EPS Next 2Y9.41%
EPS Next 3Y8.34%
DEC.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDEC.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B

JCDECAUX SE

EPA:DEC (10/21/2025, 10:26:04 AM)

15.25

+0.03 (+0.2%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)07-31 2025-07-31
Earnings (Next)11-06 2025-11-06
Inst Owners23.96%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.27B
Analysts72.22
Price Target19.51 (27.93%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.61%
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%
PT rev (3m)-4.6%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.87%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.12%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.62
Fwd PE 11.34
P/S 0.88
P/FCF 4.21
P/OCF 3.02
P/B 1.59
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.67
EPS(TTM)1.12
EY7.34%
EPS(NY)1.34
Fwd EY8.82%
FCF(TTM)3.62
FCFY23.77%
OCF(TTM)5.05
OCFY33.11%
SpS17.27
BVpS9.58
TBVpS-0.94
PEG (NY)1.59
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.02%
ROE 11.71%
ROCE 7.45%
ROIC 6.09%
ROICexc 6.09%
ROICexgc 9.79%
OM 11.99%
PM (TTM) 6.5%
GM 53.64%
FCFM 20.99%
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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.46
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.62
Debt/FCF 5.24
Debt/EBITDA 2.58
Cap/Depr 36.06%
Cap/Sales 8.25%
Interest Coverage 2.68
Cash Conversion 83.85%
Profit Quality 322.88%
Current Ratio 1.02
Quick Ratio 0.93
Altman-Z 1.28
F-Score6
WACC4.99%
ROIC/WACC1.22
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 Year1.52%
Revenue Next 2Y2.68%
Revenue Next 3Y2.89%
Revenue Next 5Y3.31%
EBIT growth 1Y1.46%
EBIT growth 3Y85.66%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.63%
EBIT Next Year94.65%
EBIT Next 3Y30.76%
EBIT Next 5Y23.99%
FCF growth 1Y19.99%
FCF growth 3Y-0.87%
FCF growth 5Y-6.25%
OCF growth 1Y6.02%
OCF growth 3Y4.1%
OCF growth 5Y-5.49%