PUBLICIS GROUPE (PU4.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

FRA:PU4 • FR0000130577

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75.08 EUR
-0.02 (-0.03%)
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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

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.19%, PU4 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
  • PU4 has a better Return On Equity (23.71%) than 84.62% of its industry peers.
  • PU4 has a better Return On Invested Capital (16.83%) than 93.85% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.19%
ROE 23.71%
ROIC 16.83%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
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

  • The Profit Margin of PU4 (9.57%) is better than 86.15% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PU4 has grown nicely.
  • The Operating Margin of PU4 (14.03%) is better than 86.15% of its industry peers.
  • PU4's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 14.03%
PM (TTM) 9.57%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y0.04%
OM growth 5Y4.3%
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

  • PU4 has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
  • PU4 has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
PU4.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingPU4.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.67, we must say that PU4 is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • PU4's Altman-Z score of 1.67 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PU4 outperforms 56.92% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • PU4 has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.10) than 78.46% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47 indicates that PU4 is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • PU4 has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.47) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.47
Debt/FCF 2.1
Altman-Z 1.67
ROIC/WACC2.15
WACC7.83%
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

  • PU4 has a Current Ratio of 0.97. This is a bad value and indicates that PU4 is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • PU4 has a Current ratio (0.97) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • PU4 has a Quick Ratio of 0.97. This is a bad value and indicates that PU4 is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • PU4 has a Quick ratio (0.94) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 5B 10B 15B 20B

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3. PU4.DE Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.47% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 11.87% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • Looking at the last year, PU4 shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 61.46%.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 10.03% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.47%
EPS 3Y5.61%
EPS 5Y11.87%
EPS Q2Q%1.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)61.46%
Revenue growth 3Y7.02%
Revenue growth 5Y10.03%
Sales Q2Q%-11.75%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, PU4 will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.16% on average per year.
  • PU4 is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.76% yearly.
EPS Next Y7.3%
EPS Next 2Y6.69%
EPS Next 3Y6.02%
EPS Next 5Y6.16%
Revenue Next Year5.07%
Revenue Next 2Y5.04%
Revenue Next 3Y5.07%
Revenue Next 5Y2.76%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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.
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

  • PU4 is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.04.
  • PU4's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PU4 is cheaper than 72.31% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.79. PU4 is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.35, the valuation of PU4 can be described as very reasonable.
  • 69.23% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PU4, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.80, PU4 is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.04
Fwd PE 9.35
PU4.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPU4.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of PU4 indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PU4 is cheaper than 70.77% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • PU4's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PU4 is cheaper than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.09
EV/EBITDA 4.63
PU4.DE Per share dataPU4.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • PU4's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • The decent profitability rating of PU4 may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.37
PEG (5Y)0.85
EPS Next 2Y6.69%
EPS Next 3Y6.02%

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5. PU4.DE Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • PU4 has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.01%, which is a nice return.
  • PU4's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.37.
  • PU4's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.91.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.01%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of PU4 is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 22.83%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)22.83%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A

5.3 Sustainability

  • PU4 pays out 36.46% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
  • PU4's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP36.46%
EPS Next 2Y6.69%
EPS Next 3Y6.02%
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 (3/17/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

75.08

-0.02 (-0.03%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)02-03
Earnings (Next)04-13
Inst Owners72.18%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners7.3%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap19.09B
Revenue(TTM)25.88B
Net Income(TTM)2.48B
Analysts81
Price Target110.96 (47.79%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.01%
Yearly Dividend3.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)22.83%
DP36.46%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
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)-1.87%
PT rev (3m)-3.27%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.39%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.52%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.04
Fwd PE 9.35
P/S 0.74
P/FCF 7.09
P/OCF 6.49
P/B 1.83
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 4.63
EPS(TTM)7.48
EY9.96%
EPS(NY)8.03
Fwd EY10.69%
FCF(TTM)10.59
FCFY14.1%
OCF(TTM)11.57
OCFY15.41%
SpS101.77
BVpS41.08
TBVpS-14.86
PEG (NY)1.37
PEG (5Y)0.85
Graham Number83.15
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.19%
ROE 23.71%
ROCE 22.52%
ROIC 16.83%
ROICexc 22.76%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 14.03%
PM (TTM) 9.57%
GM N/A
FCFM 10.4%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y0.04%
OM growth 5Y4.3%
PM growth 3Y3.34%
PM growth 5Y12.22%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.65
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.47
Debt/FCF 2.1
Debt/EBITDA 1.11
Cap/Depr 32.51%
Cap/Sales 0.97%
Interest Coverage 19.84
Cash Conversion 66.9%
Profit Quality 108.72%
Current Ratio 0.97
Quick Ratio 0.94
Altman-Z 1.67
F-Score7
WACC7.83%
ROIC/WACC2.15
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 Y7.3%
EPS Next 2Y6.69%
EPS Next 3Y6.02%
EPS Next 5Y6.16%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)61.46%
Revenue growth 3Y7.02%
Revenue growth 5Y10.03%
Sales Q2Q%-11.75%
Revenue Next Year5.07%
Revenue Next 2Y5.04%
Revenue Next 3Y5.07%
Revenue Next 5Y2.76%
EBIT growth 1Y49.94%
EBIT growth 3Y7.06%
EBIT growth 5Y14.77%
EBIT Next Year32%
EBIT Next 3Y12.92%
EBIT Next 5Y8.82%
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 6 / 10 to PU4.DE.


Can you provide the valuation status for PUBLICIS GROUPE?

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


How profitable is PUBLICIS GROUPE (PU4.DE) stock?

PUBLICIS GROUPE (PU4.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the financial health of PUBLICIS GROUPE (PU4.DE) stock?

The financial health rating of PUBLICIS GROUPE (PU4.DE) is 4 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for PU4 stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PUBLICIS GROUPE (PU4.DE) is expected to grow by 7.3% in the next year.