PUBLICIS GROUPE (PUB.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:PUB - Euronext Paris - Matif - FR0000130577 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Overall PUB gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated PUB against 66 industry peers in the Media industry. PUB scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. PUB is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years PUB had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
PUB's Return On Assets of 4.17% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PUB outperforms 69.70% of its industry peers.
PUB has a better Return On Equity (15.01%) than 78.79% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 11.18%, PUB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.88% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PUB is in line with the industry average of 8.67%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (11.18%) for PUB is above the 3 year average (10.11%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.17% | ||
| ROE | 15.01% | ||
| ROIC | 11.18% |
ROA(3y)3.71%
ROA(5y)3.24%
ROE(3y)13.7%
ROE(5y)12.21%
ROIC(3y)10.11%
ROIC(5y)9.09%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 10.36%, PUB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
PUB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 14.50%, PUB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.39% of the companies in the same industry.
PUB's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.5% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.36% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y2.09%
OM growth 5Y1.63%
PM growth 3Y5.78%
PM growth 5Y6.26%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
PUB has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, PUB has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, PUB has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for PUB has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.42, we must say that PUB is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
PUB has a Altman-Z score of 1.42. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PUB outperforms 45.45% of its industry peers.
PUB has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.51. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as PUB would need 2.51 years to pay back of all of its debts.
PUB has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.51. This is in the better half of the industry: PUB outperforms 77.27% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.36 indicates that PUB is not too dependend on debt financing.
PUB has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.36) than 62.12% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.36 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.51 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.42 |
ROIC/WACC1.6
WACC6.99%
2.3 Liquidity
PUB has a Current Ratio of 0.91. This is a bad value and indicates that PUB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
PUB's Current ratio of 0.91 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PUB is outperformed by 60.61% of its industry peers.
PUB has a Quick Ratio of 0.91. 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 43.94% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| 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 4.89%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.78% on average over the past years.
PUB shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.30%.
Measured over the past years, PUB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.82% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.89%
EPS 3Y13.29%
EPS 5Y7.78%
EPS Q2Q%4.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.3%
Revenue growth 3Y10.95%
Revenue growth 5Y7.82%
Sales Q2Q%7.31%
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 2.05% on average per year.
PUB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.94% yearly.
EPS Next Y5.43%
EPS Next 2Y5.56%
EPS Next 3Y5.82%
EPS Next 5Y2.05%
Revenue Next Year4.91%
Revenue Next 2Y4.64%
Revenue Next 3Y4.94%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
PUB is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.13.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PUB is valued a bit cheaper than 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.25, PUB is valued a bit cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.46, PUB is valued correctly.
PUB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.15, PUB is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.46 |
4.2 Price Multiples
PUB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
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 | 11.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.26 |
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 a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.42
PEG (5Y)1.69
EPS Next 2Y5.56%
EPS Next 3Y5.82%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
PUB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.73%.
PUB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.64.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, PUB pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.73% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of PUB grows each year by 22.81%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)22.81%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
51.39% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PUB. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
PUB's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP51.39%
EPS Next 2Y5.56%
EPS Next 3Y5.82%
EPA:PUB (5/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
95.88
-0.12 (-0.13%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners63.19%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners9.24%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap24.38B
Analysts80
Price Target108.16 (12.81%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.73% |
Yearly Dividend3.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)22.81%
DP51.39%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
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)-8.53%
PT rev (3m)-10.66%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.63%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.39%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.83%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.46 | ||
| P/S | 1.52 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.82 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.6 | ||
| P/B | 2.2 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.26 |
EPS(TTM)7.3
EY7.61%
EPS(NY)7.7
Fwd EY8.03%
FCF(TTM)8.11
FCFY8.46%
OCF(TTM)9.05
OCFY9.44%
SpS63.03
BVpS43.49
TBVpS-15.15
PEG (NY)2.42
PEG (5Y)1.69
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.17% | ||
| ROE | 15.01% | ||
| ROCE | 14.77% | ||
| ROIC | 11.18% | ||
| ROICexc | 14.54% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 14.5% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.36% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 12.87% |
ROA(3y)3.71%
ROA(5y)3.24%
ROE(3y)13.7%
ROE(5y)12.21%
ROIC(3y)10.11%
ROIC(5y)9.09%
ROICexc(3y)12.76%
ROICexc(5y)11.75%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)13.37%
ROCE(5y)12.01%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y0.39%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.55%
OM growth 3Y2.09%
OM growth 5Y1.63%
PM growth 3Y5.78%
PM growth 5Y6.26%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.4
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.36 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.51 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.26 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 29.2% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.48% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 12.3 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 73.28% | ||
| Profit Quality | 124.28% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.9 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.42 |
F-Score7
WACC6.99%
ROIC/WACC1.6
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)4.89%
EPS 3Y13.29%
EPS 5Y7.78%
EPS Q2Q%4.53%
EPS Next Y5.43%
EPS Next 2Y5.56%
EPS Next 3Y5.82%
EPS Next 5Y2.05%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.3%
Revenue growth 3Y10.95%
Revenue growth 5Y7.82%
Sales Q2Q%7.31%
Revenue Next Year4.91%
Revenue Next 2Y4.64%
Revenue Next 3Y4.94%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y23.15%
EBIT growth 3Y13.26%
EBIT growth 5Y9.58%
EBIT Next Year34.88%
EBIT Next 3Y13.94%
EBIT Next 5Y4.83%
FCF growth 1Y10.44%
FCF growth 3Y7.67%
FCF growth 5Y-0.45%
OCF growth 1Y12.35%
OCF growth 3Y8.69%
OCF growth 5Y-0.35%