PUBLICIS GROUPE (PUB.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:PUB - FR0000130577 - Common Stock
87.48 EUR
-0.24 (-0.27%)
Overall PUB gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated PUB against 67 industry peers in the Media industry. While PUB has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. PUB has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. PUB also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year PUB was profitable.
In the past year PUB had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years PUB has been profitable.
In the past 5 years PUB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
PUB has a better Return On Assets (4.74%) than 80.30% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of PUB (17.77%) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
PUB has a better Return On Invested Capital (12.64%) than 92.42% 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 7.85%.
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 better Profit Margin (10.15%) than 87.88% of its industry peers.
PUB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
PUB has a better Operating Margin (15.07%) than 87.88% of its industry peers.
PUB's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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.
PUB has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for PUB has been increased compared to 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 1.44, we must say that PUB is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
PUB has a Altman-Z score (1.44) which is comparable to the rest of the 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.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.63, PUB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.79% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51 indicates that PUB is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.51, PUB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.09% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.44 |
ROIC/WACC1.78
WACC7.09%
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.
The Current ratio of PUB (0.93) is comparable to the rest of the 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.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.90, PUB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same 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.
Measured over the past 5 years, PUB shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 7.78% on average per year.
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 5.80% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.36% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y3.88%
EPS Next 2Y4.98%
EPS Next 3Y5.44%
EPS Next 5Y5.8%
Revenue Next Year4.52%
Revenue Next 2Y4.41%
Revenue Next 3Y4.97%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.77 indicates a reasonable valuation of PUB.
68.18% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PUB, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.34, PUB is valued rather cheaply.
PUB is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.87.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PUB is on the same level as its industry peers.
PUB is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.43, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.87 |
4.2 Price Multiples
PUB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
PUB's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.56 |
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.
The excellent profitability rating of PUB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.03
PEG (5Y)1.51
EPS Next 2Y4.98%
EPS Next 3Y5.44%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.27%, PUB is a good candidate for dividend investing.
PUB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.17.
PUB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.27% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of PUB grows each year by 22.83%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)22.83%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
49.85% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PUB. 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 2Y4.98%
EPS Next 3Y5.44%
EPA:PUB (11/13/2025, 5:36:15 PM)
87.48
-0.24 (-0.27%)
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 Cap22.25B
Revenue(TTM)16.86B
Net Income(TTM)1.71B
Analysts83.33
Price Target114.5 (30.89%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.27% |
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)3.5%
PT rev (3m)4.99%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.25%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.87 | ||
| P/S | 1.32 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.72 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.63 | ||
| P/B | 2.31 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.56 |
EPS(TTM)7.43
EY8.49%
EPS(NY)8.05
Fwd EY9.2%
FCF(TTM)8.16
FCFY9.33%
OCF(TTM)9.08
OCFY10.38%
SpS66.31
BVpS37.87
TBVpS-16.92
PEG (NY)3.03
PEG (5Y)1.51
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 | 1.44 |
F-Score8
WACC7.09%
ROIC/WACC1.78
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 Y3.88%
EPS Next 2Y4.98%
EPS Next 3Y5.44%
EPS Next 5Y5.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.88%
Revenue growth 3Y10.95%
Revenue growth 5Y7.82%
Sales Q2Q%6.94%
Revenue Next Year4.52%
Revenue Next 2Y4.41%
Revenue Next 3Y4.97%
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 5Y10.63%
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 / PUB.PA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of PUBLICIS GROUPE (PUB.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to PUB.PA.
What is the valuation status for PUB stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to PUBLICIS GROUPE (PUB.PA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of PUB stock?
PUBLICIS GROUPE (PUB.PA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of PUBLICIS GROUPE (PUB.PA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PUBLICIS GROUPE (PUB.PA) is 11.77 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.31.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for PUB stock?
The dividend rating of PUBLICIS GROUPE (PUB.PA) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 49.85%.