HAVAS NV (HAVAS.AS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
AMS:HAVAS • NL0015002K83
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This HAVAS.AS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. HAVAS.AS Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year HAVAS was profitable.
- In the past year HAVAS had a positive cash flow from operations.
- HAVAS had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- HAVAS had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of HAVAS (2.88%) is better than 60.61% of its industry peers.
- HAVAS has a Return On Equity of 10.44%. This is in the better half of the industry: HAVAS outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
- HAVAS has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.74%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HAVAS outperforms 84.85% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HAVAS is in line with the industry average of 7.74%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (8.92%) for HAVAS is below the current ROIC(9.74%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.88% | ||
| ROE | 10.44% | ||
| ROIC | 9.74% |
ROA(3y)2.63%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)9.43%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)8.92%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of HAVAS (6.49%) is better than 72.73% of its industry peers.
- HAVAS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With a decent Operating Margin value of 12.05%, HAVAS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HAVAS has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.05% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.49% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y1.89%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y1.61%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. HAVAS.AS Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- HAVAS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- HAVAS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- HAVAS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.41, we must say that HAVAS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- The Altman-Z score of HAVAS (0.41) is worse than 77.27% of its industry peers.
- HAVAS has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.13. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.13 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- HAVAS's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.13 is amongst the best of the industry. HAVAS outperforms 86.36% of its industry peers.
- HAVAS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.12. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- HAVAS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.12 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HAVAS outperforms 78.79% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.41 |
ROIC/WACC1.27
WACC7.64%
2.3 Liquidity
- HAVAS has a Current Ratio of 0.84. This is a bad value and indicates that HAVAS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.84, HAVAS is doing worse than 62.12% of the companies in the same industry.
- HAVAS has a Quick Ratio of 0.84. This is a bad value and indicates that HAVAS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- HAVAS's Quick ratio of 0.81 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HAVAS outperforms 43.94% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.81 |
3. HAVAS.AS Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- HAVAS shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -29.73%.
- HAVAS shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -21.88% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, HAVAS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.75% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.75% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-29.73%
EPS 3Y-21.88%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%13.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.75%
Revenue growth 3Y1.75%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%0.53%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 2.95% on average over the next years.
- HAVAS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.95% yearly.
EPS Next Y9.48%
EPS Next 2Y8.71%
EPS Next 3Y7.93%
EPS Next 5Y2.95%
Revenue Next Year2.32%
Revenue Next 2Y2.31%
Revenue Next 3Y2.19%
Revenue Next 5Y0.95%
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 decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. HAVAS.AS Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.56, the valuation of HAVAS can be described as very reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HAVAS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.82% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of HAVAS to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.18), we can say HAVAS is valued rather cheaply.
- HAVAS is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.30.
- 83.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HAVAS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 37.96, HAVAS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.3 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HAVAS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.82% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HAVAS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.85% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.56 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of HAVAS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.9
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y8.71%
EPS Next 3Y7.93%
5. HAVAS.AS Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- HAVAS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.02%, which is a nice return.
- HAVAS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.40.
- HAVAS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.02% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- HAVAS pays out 51.32% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP51.32%
EPS Next 2Y8.71%
EPS Next 3Y7.93%
HAVAS.AS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
AMS:HAVAS (4/14/2026, 5:29:41 PM)
16.35
+0.1 (+0.62%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)02-17 2026-02-17
Earnings (Next)04-14 2026-04-14
Inst Owners27.54%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners2.67%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.62B
Revenue(TTM)2.91B
Net Income(TTM)189.00M
Analysts83.75
Price Target20.43 (24.95%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.02% |
Yearly Dividend0.98
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP51.32%
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)5.41%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.23%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.27%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.55%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.3 | ||
| P/S | 0.56 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.96 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.47 | ||
| P/B | 0.9 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.56 |
EPS(TTM)1.91
EY11.68%
EPS(NY)2.24
Fwd EY13.71%
FCF(TTM)3.3
FCFY20.17%
OCF(TTM)3.66
OCFY22.39%
SpS29.37
BVpS18.25
TBVpS-7.76
PEG (NY)0.9
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number28.01
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.88% | ||
| ROE | 10.44% | ||
| ROCE | 14.14% | ||
| ROIC | 9.74% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.09% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 12.05% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.49% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 11.23% |
ROA(3y)2.63%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)9.43%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)8.92%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)10.05%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)12.95%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y4.19%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y1.89%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y1.61%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.44
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.13 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.49 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 34.62% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.24% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 12.1 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 79.78% | ||
| Profit Quality | 173.02% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.81 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.41 |
F-Score8
WACC7.64%
ROIC/WACC1.27
Cap/Depr(3y)32%
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)1.21%
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)158.83%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-29.73%
EPS 3Y-21.88%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%13.73%
EPS Next Y9.48%
EPS Next 2Y8.71%
EPS Next 3Y7.93%
EPS Next 5Y2.95%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.75%
Revenue growth 3Y1.75%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%0.53%
Revenue Next Year2.32%
Revenue Next 2Y2.31%
Revenue Next 3Y2.19%
Revenue Next 5Y0.95%
EBIT growth 1Y7.01%
EBIT growth 3Y3.67%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year33.4%
EBIT Next 3Y13.22%
EBIT Next 5Y7.8%
FCF growth 1Y57.21%
FCF growth 3Y-0.6%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y50%
OCF growth 3Y-0.63%
OCF growth 5YN/A
HAVAS NV / HAVAS.AS Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for HAVAS NV?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to HAVAS.AS.
What is the valuation status for HAVAS stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to HAVAS NV (HAVAS.AS). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of HAVAS stock?
HAVAS NV (HAVAS.AS) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of HAVAS NV (HAVAS.AS) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HAVAS NV (HAVAS.AS) is 8.56 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.9.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for HAVAS stock?
The dividend rating of HAVAS NV (HAVAS.AS) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 51.32%.