PUBLICIS GROUPE (PU4.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

FRA:PU4 • FR0000130577

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78.58 EUR
+1.22 (+1.58%)
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This PU4.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. PU4.DE Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • PU4 had positive earnings in the past year.
  • PU4 had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years PU4 has always been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years PU4 always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
PU4.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPU4.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of PU4 (4.13%) is better than 73.02% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of PU4 (15.82%) is better than 82.54% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 12.00%, PU4 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.06% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PU4 is above the industry average of 7.41%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (12.00%) for PU4 is above the 3 year average (11.00%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.13%
ROE 15.82%
ROIC 12%
ROA(3y)3.96%
ROA(5y)3.68%
ROE(3y)14.75%
ROE(5y)13.78%
ROIC(3y)11%
ROIC(5y)10.13%
PU4.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPU4.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 -5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • PU4's Profit Margin of 9.50% is amongst the best of the industry. PU4 outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
  • PU4's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 14.87%, PU4 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.65% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PU4 has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 14.87%
PM (TTM) 9.5%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y2.14%
OM growth 5Y5.61%
PM growth 3Y3.34%
PM growth 5Y12.22%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
PU4.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPU4.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 -5 10 15

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2. PU4.DE Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PU4 is still creating some value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for PU4 remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
  • PU4 has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • PU4 has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
PU4.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingPU4.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
PU4.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPU4.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B 40B

2.2 Solvency

  • PU4 has an Altman-Z score of 1.31. This is a bad value and indicates that PU4 is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 1.31, PU4 perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.27% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of PU4 is 2.10, which is a good value as it means it would take PU4, 2.10 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.10, PU4 is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47 indicates that PU4 is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of PU4 (0.47) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.47
Debt/FCF 2.1
Altman-Z 1.31
ROIC/WACC1.75
WACC6.86%
PU4.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPU4.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.97 indicates that PU4 may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • PU4 has a Current ratio of 0.97. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PU4 outperforms 46.03% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.94 indicates that PU4 may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • PU4's Quick ratio of 0.94 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PU4 outperforms 50.79% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.97
Quick Ratio 0.94
PU4.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPU4.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B

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3. PU4.DE Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • PU4 shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 2.47%.
  • PU4 shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 11.87% yearly.
  • PU4 shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.54%.
  • Measured over the past years, PU4 shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 10.03% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.47%
EPS 3Y5.61%
EPS 5Y11.87%
EPS Q2Q%1.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.54%
Revenue growth 3Y7.02%
Revenue growth 5Y10.03%
Sales Q2Q%-11.75%

3.2 Future

  • PU4 is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.07% yearly.
  • PU4 is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.76% yearly.
EPS Next Y7.11%
EPS Next 2Y6.73%
EPS Next 3Y5.98%
EPS Next 5Y6.07%
Revenue Next Year3.34%
Revenue Next 2Y4.34%
Revenue Next 3Y4.18%
Revenue Next 5Y2.76%

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 decreasing.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
PU4.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPU4.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 5B 10B 15B
PU4.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPU4.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2 4 6 8 10

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4. PU4.DE Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 10.51, which indicates a very decent valuation of PU4.
  • PU4's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PU4 is cheaper than 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.54. PU4 is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.81, which indicates a very decent valuation of PU4.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PU4 is valued a bit cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
  • PU4's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 21.68.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.51
Fwd PE 9.81
PU4.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPU4.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as PU4.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of PU4 indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PU4 is cheaper than 69.84% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.42
EV/EBITDA 6.07
PU4.DE Per share dataPU4.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • The excellent profitability rating of PU4 may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.48
PEG (5Y)0.89
EPS Next 2Y6.73%
EPS Next 3Y5.98%

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5. PU4.DE Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • PU4 has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.82%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.25, PU4 pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, PU4 pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.82%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of PU4 grows each year by 53.48%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)53.48%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
PU4.DE Yearly Dividends per sharePU4.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2026 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

  • PU4 pays out 54.63% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
  • The dividend of PU4 is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP54.63%
EPS Next 2Y6.73%
EPS Next 3Y5.98%
PU4.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPU4.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B
PU4.DE Dividend Payout.PU4.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.PU4.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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PU4.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

PUBLICIS GROUPE

FRA:PU4 (4/28/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

78.58

+1.22 (+1.58%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Industry Strength23.65
Industry Growth22
Earnings (Last)04-13
Earnings (Next)07-15
Inst Owners71.7%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners7.3%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap19.98B
Revenue(TTM)17.40B
Net Income(TTM)1.65B
Analysts82
Price Target106.68 (35.76%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.82%
Yearly Dividend3.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)53.48%
DP54.63%
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)-3.85%
PT rev (3m)-6.07%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.18%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.21%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.65%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.98%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.51
Fwd PE 9.81
P/S 1.15
P/FCF 7.42
P/OCF 6.79
P/B 1.91
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.07
EPS(TTM)7.48
EY9.52%
EPS(NY)8.01
Fwd EY10.2%
FCF(TTM)10.59
FCFY13.48%
OCF(TTM)11.57
OCFY14.73%
SpS68.42
BVpS41.08
TBVpS-14.86
PEG (NY)1.48
PEG (5Y)0.89
Graham Number83.1488 (5.81%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.13%
ROE 15.82%
ROCE 16.05%
ROIC 12%
ROICexc 16.86%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 14.87%
PM (TTM) 9.5%
GM N/A
FCFM 15.48%
ROA(3y)3.96%
ROA(5y)3.68%
ROE(3y)14.75%
ROE(5y)13.78%
ROIC(3y)11%
ROIC(5y)10.13%
ROICexc(3y)14.29%
ROICexc(5y)13.45%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)14.72%
ROCE(5y)13.55%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y5.58%
ROICexc growth 5Y11.15%
OM growth 3Y2.14%
OM growth 5Y5.61%
PM growth 3Y3.34%
PM growth 5Y12.22%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.43
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.47
Debt/FCF 2.1
Debt/EBITDA 1.46
Cap/Depr 32.51%
Cap/Sales 1.44%
Interest Coverage 14.14
Cash Conversion 87.69%
Profit Quality 162.92%
Current Ratio 0.97
Quick Ratio 0.94
Altman-Z 1.31
F-Score6
WACC6.86%
ROIC/WACC1.75
Cap/Depr(3y)27.22%
Cap/Depr(5y)23.83%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.38%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.34%
Profit Quality(3y)143.19%
Profit Quality(5y)154.42%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.47%
EPS 3Y5.61%
EPS 5Y11.87%
EPS Q2Q%1.28%
EPS Next Y7.11%
EPS Next 2Y6.73%
EPS Next 3Y5.98%
EPS Next 5Y6.07%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.54%
Revenue growth 3Y7.02%
Revenue growth 5Y10.03%
Sales Q2Q%-11.75%
Revenue Next Year3.34%
Revenue Next 2Y4.34%
Revenue Next 3Y4.18%
Revenue Next 5Y2.76%
EBIT growth 1Y6.86%
EBIT growth 3Y9.3%
EBIT growth 5Y16.2%
EBIT Next Year31.88%
EBIT Next 3Y12.88%
EBIT Next 5Y8.72%
FCF growth 1Y30.54%
FCF growth 3Y6.67%
FCF growth 5Y-0.77%
OCF growth 1Y27.9%
OCF growth 3Y6.78%
OCF growth 5Y-0.16%

PUBLICIS GROUPE / PU4.DE Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for PU4 stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to PU4.DE.


What is the valuation status of PUBLICIS GROUPE (PU4.DE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to PUBLICIS GROUPE (PU4.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of PU4 stock?

PUBLICIS GROUPE (PU4.DE) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for PU4 stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PUBLICIS GROUPE (PU4.DE) is 10.51 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.91.


What is the expected EPS growth for PUBLICIS GROUPE (PU4.DE) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PUBLICIS GROUPE (PU4.DE) is expected to grow by 7.11% in the next year.