PUBLICIS GROUPE (PU4.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:PU4 - FR0000130577 - Common Stock
88.64 EUR
+0.3 (+0.34%)
Overall PU4 gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated PU4 against 66 industry peers in the Media industry. While PU4 belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. PU4 has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. PU4 also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year PU4 was profitable.
PU4 had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years PU4 has been profitable.
In the past 5 years PU4 always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
PU4 has a better Return On Assets (4.74%) than 81.54% of its industry peers.
PU4 has a Return On Equity of 17.77%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PU4 outperforms 83.08% of its industry peers.
PU4 has a better Return On Invested Capital (12.64%) than 90.77% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PU4 is above the industry average of 8.24%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (12.64%) for PU4 is above the 3 year average (10.31%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.74% | ||
| ROE | 17.77% | ||
| ROIC | 12.64% |
ROA(3y)3.71%
ROA(5y)3.24%
ROE(3y)13.7%
ROE(5y)12.21%
ROIC(3y)10.31%
ROIC(5y)9.2%
1.3 Margins
PU4 has a better Profit Margin (10.15%) than 89.23% of its industry peers.
PU4's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
PU4 has a Operating Margin of 15.07%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PU4 outperforms 86.15% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PU4 has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.07% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.15% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y3.85%
OM growth 5Y2.68%
PM growth 3Y5.78%
PM growth 5Y6.26%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
PU4 has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
PU4 has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, PU4 has more shares outstanding
PU4 has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
PU4 has an Altman-Z score of 1.45. 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 1.45, PU4 perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.85% of the companies in the same industry.
PU4 has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.63. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as PU4 would need 2.63 years to pay back of all of its debts.
PU4's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.63 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PU4 outperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51 indicates that PU4 is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of PU4 (0.51) is better than 63.08% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.45 |
ROIC/WACC1.79
WACC7.05%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.93 indicates that PU4 may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
PU4 has a Current ratio of 0.93. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PU4 outperforms 47.69% of its industry peers.
PU4 has a Quick Ratio of 0.93. 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 of 0.90. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PU4 outperforms 53.85% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.9 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
PU4 shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 4.21%.
PU4 shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.78% yearly.
Looking at the last year, PU4 shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 9.88% in the last year.
PU4 shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.82% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.21%
EPS 3Y13.29%
EPS 5Y7.78%
EPS Q2Q%3.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.88%
Revenue growth 3Y10.95%
Revenue growth 5Y7.82%
Sales Q2Q%-6.51%
3.2 Future
PU4 is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.81% yearly.
PU4 is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.73% yearly.
EPS Next Y3.84%
EPS Next 2Y4.92%
EPS Next 3Y5.39%
EPS Next 5Y5.81%
Revenue Next Year4.52%
Revenue Next 2Y4.43%
Revenue Next 3Y4.73%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.93, which indicates a very decent valuation of PU4.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PU4 indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PU4 is cheaper than 67.69% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PU4 to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.61), we can say PU4 is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.03, which indicates a very decent valuation of PU4.
PU4's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PU4 to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.01), we can say PU4 is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.03 |
4.2 Price Multiples
PU4's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of PU4 is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.7 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates PU4 does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PU4 has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.1
PEG (5Y)1.53
EPS Next 2Y4.92%
EPS Next 3Y5.39%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.03%, PU4 is a good candidate for dividend investing.
PU4's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.20.
PU4's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.03% |
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 49.85% 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.
DP49.85%
EPS Next 2Y4.92%
EPS Next 3Y5.39%
FRA:PU4 (12/22/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
88.64
+0.3 (+0.34%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners67.46%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners7.3%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap22.54B
Revenue(TTM)16.86B
Net Income(TTM)1.71B
Analysts83.33
Price Target114.71 (29.41%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.03% |
Yearly Dividend3.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)22.83%
DP49.85%
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)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.03 | ||
| P/S | 1.34 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.86 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.76 | ||
| P/B | 2.34 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.7 |
EPS(TTM)7.43
EY8.38%
EPS(NY)8.04
Fwd EY9.07%
FCF(TTM)8.16
FCFY9.21%
OCF(TTM)9.08
OCFY10.24%
SpS66.31
BVpS37.87
TBVpS-16.92
PEG (NY)3.1
PEG (5Y)1.53
Graham Number79.57
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.74% | ||
| ROE | 17.77% | ||
| ROCE | 16.71% | ||
| ROIC | 12.64% | ||
| ROICexc | 14.94% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 15.07% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.15% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 12.31% |
ROA(3y)3.71%
ROA(5y)3.24%
ROE(3y)13.7%
ROE(5y)12.21%
ROIC(3y)10.31%
ROIC(5y)9.2%
ROICexc(3y)13.65%
ROICexc(5y)12.28%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)13.62%
ROCE(5y)12.17%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y7.91%
ROICexc growth 5Y7.09%
OM growth 3Y3.85%
OM growth 5Y2.68%
PM growth 3Y5.78%
PM growth 5Y6.26%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.47
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.63 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.47 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 29.03% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.39% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 12.52 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 68.97% | ||
| Profit Quality | 121.27% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.9 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.45 |
F-Score8
WACC7.05%
ROIC/WACC1.79
Cap/Depr(3y)23.47%
Cap/Depr(5y)20.16%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.37%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.37%
Profit Quality(3y)149.41%
Profit Quality(5y)219.03%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.21%
EPS 3Y13.29%
EPS 5Y7.78%
EPS Q2Q%3.85%
EPS Next Y3.84%
EPS Next 2Y4.92%
EPS Next 3Y5.39%
EPS Next 5Y5.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.88%
Revenue growth 3Y10.95%
Revenue growth 5Y7.82%
Sales Q2Q%-6.51%
Revenue Next Year4.52%
Revenue Next 2Y4.43%
Revenue Next 3Y4.73%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y26.09%
EBIT growth 3Y15.21%
EBIT growth 5Y10.7%
EBIT Next Year35.85%
EBIT Next 3Y14.42%
EBIT Next 5Y10.63%
FCF growth 1Y6.14%
FCF growth 3Y7.67%
FCF growth 5Y-0.45%
OCF growth 1Y7.7%
OCF growth 3Y8.69%
OCF growth 5Y-0.35%
PUBLICIS GROUPE / PU4.DE 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 for PU4 stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to PUBLICIS GROUPE (PU4.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for PUBLICIS GROUPE?
PUBLICIS GROUPE (PU4.DE) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the valuation of PUBLICIS GROUPE based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PUBLICIS GROUPE (PU4.DE) is 11.93 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.34.
How financially healthy is PUBLICIS GROUPE?
The financial health rating of PUBLICIS GROUPE (PU4.DE) is 4 / 10.