PUBLICIS GROUPE (PUB.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:PUB - FR0000130577 - Common Stock
82.5 EUR
+1.3 (+1.6%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to PUB. PUB was compared to 62 industry peers in the Media industry. While PUB belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. PUB has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. Finally PUB also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
PUB had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year PUB had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years PUB has always been profitable.
PUB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.74%, PUB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.81% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 17.77%, PUB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.48% of the companies in the same industry.
PUB has a Return On Invested Capital of 12.64%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PUB outperforms 93.55% of its industry peers.
PUB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.31%. This is above the industry average of 7.82%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (12.64%) for PUB 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
PUB has a Profit Margin of 10.15%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PUB outperforms 87.10% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PUB has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of PUB (15.07%) is better than 88.71% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PUB 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), PUB is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for PUB remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
PUB has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, PUB has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.40, we must say that PUB is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.40, PUB is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.61% of the companies in the same industry.
PUB has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.63. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as PUB would need 2.63 years to pay back of all of its debts.
PUB's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.63 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PUB outperforms 75.81% of its industry peers.
PUB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51. This is a neutral value indicating PUB is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
PUB's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.51 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PUB outperforms 59.68% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.4 |
ROIC/WACC1.85
WACC6.82%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.93 indicates that PUB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.93, PUB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.94% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.90 indicates that PUB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.90, PUB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.77% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.9 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
PUB shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 4.21%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.78% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has grown by 9.88% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.82% on average over the past years.
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%6.94%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, PUB will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.35% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.00% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y3.83%
EPS Next 2Y4.74%
EPS Next 3Y5.19%
EPS Next 5Y5.35%
Revenue Next Year3.37%
Revenue Next 2Y3.8%
Revenue Next 3Y5%
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 11.10, which indicates a very decent valuation of PUB.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PUB is valued a bit cheaper than 72.58% of the companies in the same industry.
PUB is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.03, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.30 indicates a reasonable valuation of PUB.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PUB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PUB is cheaper than 64.52% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PUB to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.63), we can say PUB is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.3 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of PUB is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of PUB is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.06 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates PUB does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PUB has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.9
PEG (5Y)1.43
EPS Next 2Y4.74%
EPS Next 3Y5.19%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.55%, PUB is a good candidate for dividend investing.
PUB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.03.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, PUB pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.55% |
5.2 History
The dividend of PUB is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 22.83%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)22.83%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
PUB pays out 49.85% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of PUB is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP49.85%
EPS Next 2Y4.74%
EPS Next 3Y5.19%
EPA:PUB (9/4/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
82.5
+1.3 (+1.6%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners59.01%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners9.19%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap20.98B
Analysts80
Price Target109.6 (32.85%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.55% |
Yearly Dividend3.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)22.83%
DP49.85%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
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)0.5%
PT rev (3m)1.34%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.52%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.52%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.47%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.3 | ||
| P/S | 1.24 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.11 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.09 | ||
| P/B | 2.18 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.06 |
EPS(TTM)7.43
EY9.01%
EPS(NY)8.01
Fwd EY9.71%
FCF(TTM)8.16
FCFY9.89%
OCF(TTM)9.08
OCFY11.01%
SpS66.31
BVpS37.87
TBVpS-16.92
PEG (NY)2.9
PEG (5Y)1.43
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%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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 | 1.4 |
F-Score8
WACC6.82%
ROIC/WACC1.85
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 Y3.83%
EPS Next 2Y4.74%
EPS Next 3Y5.19%
EPS Next 5Y5.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.88%
Revenue growth 3Y10.95%
Revenue growth 5Y7.82%
Sales Q2Q%6.94%
Revenue Next Year3.37%
Revenue Next 2Y3.8%
Revenue Next 3Y5%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y26.09%
EBIT growth 3Y15.21%
EBIT growth 5Y10.7%
EBIT Next Year34.88%
EBIT Next 3Y13.94%
EBIT Next 5Y10.14%
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%