PUBLICIS GROUPE (PUB.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:PUB - FR0000130577 - Common Stock
87.7 EUR
+0.46 (+0.53%)
Taking everything into account, PUB scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PUB was compared to 63 industry peers in the Media industry. While PUB belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are 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.
PUB had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
PUB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.74%, PUB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.81% of the companies in the same industry.
PUB has a Return On Equity of 17.77%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PUB outperforms 83.87% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 12.64%, PUB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.94% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PUB is above the industry average of 7.72%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.31%) for PUB is below the current ROIC(12.64%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 10.15%, PUB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.10% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PUB has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 15.07%, PUB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.10% of the companies in the same industry.
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) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), PUB is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, PUB has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
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 1.43, we must say that PUB is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
PUB has a Altman-Z score of 1.43. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PUB outperforms 53.23% of its industry peers.
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.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.51, PUB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.06% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.43 |
ROIC/WACC1.79
WACC7.08%
2.3 Liquidity
PUB has a Current Ratio of 0.93. This is a bad value and indicates that PUB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.93, PUB is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.55% of the companies in the same industry.
PUB has a Quick Ratio of 0.93. This is a bad value and indicates that PUB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of PUB (0.90) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.9 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.21% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.78% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, PUB shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 9.88% in the last year.
PUB 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%6.94%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.28% on average over the next years.
PUB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.36% yearly.
EPS Next Y3.97%
EPS Next 2Y4.96%
EPS Next 3Y5.36%
EPS Next 5Y5.28%
Revenue Next Year3.34%
Revenue Next 2Y3.77%
Revenue Next 3Y4.51%
Revenue Next 5Y2.36%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
PUB is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.80.
67.74% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PUB, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
PUB's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.57.
PUB is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.90.
PUB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.09. PUB is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.9 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as PUB.
PUB's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.52 |
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)2.97
PEG (5Y)1.52
EPS Next 2Y4.96%
EPS Next 3Y5.36%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.18%, PUB is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.18, PUB pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
PUB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.18% |
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 2Y4.96%
EPS Next 3Y5.36%
EPA:PUB (10/23/2025, 5:35:30 PM)
87.7
+0.46 (+0.53%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners65.62%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners9.19%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap22.30B
Revenue(TTM)16.86B
Net Income(TTM)1.71B
Analysts81.11
Price Target110.62 (26.13%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.18% |
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)-0.17%
PT rev (3m)2.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.39%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.5%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.9 | ||
| P/S | 1.32 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.75 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.66 | ||
| P/B | 2.32 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.52 |
EPS(TTM)7.43
EY8.47%
EPS(NY)8.04
Fwd EY9.17%
FCF(TTM)8.16
FCFY9.3%
OCF(TTM)9.08
OCFY10.35%
SpS66.31
BVpS37.87
TBVpS-16.92
PEG (NY)2.97
PEG (5Y)1.52
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 | 1.43 |
F-Score8
WACC7.08%
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 Y3.97%
EPS Next 2Y4.96%
EPS Next 3Y5.36%
EPS Next 5Y5.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.88%
Revenue growth 3Y10.95%
Revenue growth 5Y7.82%
Sales Q2Q%6.94%
Revenue Next Year3.34%
Revenue Next 2Y3.77%
Revenue Next 3Y4.51%
Revenue Next 5Y2.36%
EBIT growth 1Y26.09%
EBIT growth 3Y15.21%
EBIT growth 5Y10.7%
EBIT Next Year34.75%
EBIT Next 3Y14.42%
EBIT Next 5Y10.07%
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%