PUBLICIS GROUPE (PUB.PA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
EPA:PUB • FR0000130577
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This PUB.PA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. PUB.PA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year PUB was profitable.
- PUB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- PUB had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years PUB had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- PUB's Return On Assets of 6.19% is amongst the best of the industry. PUB outperforms 86.36% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 23.71%, PUB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.36% of the companies in the same industry.
- PUB's Return On Invested Capital of 16.83% is amongst the best of the industry. PUB outperforms 95.45% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of PUB (9.57%) is better than 87.88% of its industry peers.
- PUB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of PUB (14.03%) is better than 87.88% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PUB has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
2. PUB.PA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PUB is creating value.
- There is no outstanding debt for PUB. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
- PUB has an Altman-Z score of 1.65. This is a bad value and indicates that PUB is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.65, PUB is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.55% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of PUB is 2.10, which is a good value as it means it would take PUB, 2.10 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- PUB's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.10 is amongst the best of the industry. PUB outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47 indicates that PUB is not too dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.47, PUB is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.09% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.1 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.65 |
ROIC/WACC2.19
WACC7.69%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.97 indicates that PUB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- PUB has a Current ratio of 0.97. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PUB outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.94 indicates that PUB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of PUB (0.94) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.94 |
3. PUB.PA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- PUB shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 2.47%.
- Measured over the past years, PUB shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 11.87% on average per year.
- PUB shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 61.46%.
- Measured over the past years, PUB 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)61.46%
Revenue growth 3Y7.02%
Revenue growth 5Y10.03%
Sales Q2Q%1.62%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.16% on average over the next years.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.76% on average over the next years.
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.
- 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. PUB.PA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.41, the valuation of PUB can be described as very reasonable.
- PUB's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PUB is cheaper than 74.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.54, PUB is valued rather cheaply.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.77, which indicates a very decent valuation of PUB.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PUB is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.18% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PUB to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.70), we can say PUB is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.77 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 75.76% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PUB, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PUB is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.76% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.65 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.36 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of PUB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.29
PEG (5Y)0.79
EPS Next 2Y6.69%
EPS Next 3Y6.02%
5. PUB.PA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.24%, PUB is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- The stock price of PUB dropped by -20.14% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
- PUB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.53.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, PUB pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.24% |
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
- 36.46% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PUB. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of PUB is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP36.46%
EPS Next 2Y6.69%
EPS Next 3Y6.02%
PUB.PA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
EPA:PUB (3/24/2026, 5:35:30 PM)
70.4
+0.06 (+0.09%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)02-03 2026-02-03/dmh
Earnings (Next)04-13 2026-04-13
Inst Owners72.18%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners7.3%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap17.90B
Revenue(TTM)25.88B
Net Income(TTM)2.48B
Analysts81
Price Target110.16 (56.48%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.24% |
Yearly Dividend3.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)22.83%
DP36.46%
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)-2.78%
PT rev (3m)-2.7%
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)-3.39%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.77 | ||
| P/S | 0.69 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.65 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.08 | ||
| P/B | 1.71 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.36 |
EPS(TTM)7.48
EY10.63%
EPS(NY)8.03
Fwd EY11.4%
FCF(TTM)10.59
FCFY15.04%
OCF(TTM)11.57
OCFY16.44%
SpS101.77
BVpS41.08
TBVpS-14.86
PEG (NY)1.29
PEG (5Y)0.79
Graham Number83.15
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 1.65 |
F-Score7
WACC7.69%
ROIC/WACC2.19
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%1.62%
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 / PUB.PA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of PUBLICIS GROUPE (PUB.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to PUB.PA.
What is the valuation status of PUBLICIS GROUPE (PUB.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to PUBLICIS GROUPE (PUB.PA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for PUBLICIS GROUPE?
PUBLICIS GROUPE (PUB.PA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for PUB stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PUBLICIS GROUPE (PUB.PA) is 9.41 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.71.
How sustainable is the dividend of PUBLICIS GROUPE (PUB.PA) stock?
The dividend rating of PUBLICIS GROUPE (PUB.PA) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 36.46%.