PUB Fundamental Analysis - PUBLICIS GROUPE

Fundamental Rating

Overall PUB gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated PUB against 62 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 it does not seem to be growing. PUB also has an excellent dividend rating.

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year PUB was profitable.

PUB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.

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 74.19% of the companies in the same industry.

PUB has a better Return On Equity (17.77%) than 83.87% of its industry peers.

With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 12.64%, PUB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.94% of the companies in the same industry.

Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PUB is above the industry average of 8.01%.

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

The Profit Margin of PUB (10.15%) is better than 85.48% of its industry peers.

In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PUB has grown nicely.

PUB has a Operating Margin of 15.07%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PUB outperforms 87.10% 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

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ROE

ROIC

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

PUB has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.

The number of shares outstanding for PUB remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.

The number of shares outstanding for PUB has been increased compared to 5 years ago.

The debt/assets ratio for PUB has been reduced compared to a year ago.

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.39, we must say that PUB is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.

The Altman-Z score of PUB (1.39) is comparable to the rest of the industry.

The Debt to FCF ratio of PUB is 2.63, which is a good value as it means it would take PUB, 2.63 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.

PUB has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.63) than 75.81% of its industry peers.

A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51 indicates that 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 58.06% of its industry peers.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Debt/Equity	0.51
Debt/FCF	2.63
Altman-Z	1.39

ROIC/WACC1.82

WACC6.94%

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.93 indicates that PUB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.

PUB has a worse Current ratio (0.93) than 61.29% of its industry peers.

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.

PUB's Quick ratio of 0.90 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PUB outperforms 45.16% of its industry peers.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Current Ratio	0.93
Quick Ratio	0.9

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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.

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)4.21%

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 5.37% on average per year.

PUB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.53% yearly.

EPS Next Y3.97%

EPS Next 2Y4.96%

EPS Next 3Y5.36%

EPS Next 5Y5.37%

Revenue Next Year3.37%

Revenue Next 2Y3.88%

Revenue Next 3Y4.53%

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.

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.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

PUB is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.76.

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PUB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PUB is cheaper than 72.58% of the companies listed in the same industry.

PUB's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.67.

PUB is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.94.

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.

The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.13. PUB is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
PE	10.76
Fwd PE	9.94

4.2 Price Multiples

PUB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as 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	9.79
EV/EBITDA	6.95

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)2.71

PEG (5Y)1.38

EPS Next 2Y4.96%

EPS Next 3Y5.36%

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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 6.29.

Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, 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

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 2Y4.96%

EPS Next 3Y5.36%

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PUBLICIS GROUPE

EPA:PUB (9/29/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

79.92

+0.2 (+0.25%)

Chartmill FA Rating

GICS SectorCommunication Services

GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment

GICS IndustryMedia

Earnings (Last)07-17 2025-07-17/dmh

Earnings (Next)10-15 2025-10-15

Inst Owners65.62%

Inst Owner ChangeN/A

Ins Owners9.19%

Ins Owner ChangeN/A

Market Cap20.32B

Analysts80

Price Target110.81 (38.65%)

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)1.1%

PT rev (3m)2.61%

EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A

EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A

EPS NY rev (1m)0.13%

EPS NY rev (3m)-1.39%

Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A

Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A

Revenue NY rev (1m)0.01%

Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.47%

Valuation

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
PE	10.76
Fwd PE	9.94
P/S	1.21
P/FCF	9.79
P/OCF	8.8
P/B	2.11
P/tB	N/A
EV/EBITDA	6.95

EPS(TTM)7.43

EY9.3%

EPS(NY)8.04

Fwd EY10.06%

FCF(TTM)8.16

FCFY10.21%

OCF(TTM)9.08

OCFY11.36%

SpS66.31

BVpS37.87

TBVpS-16.92

PEG (NY)2.71

PEG (5Y)1.38

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	1.39

F-Score8

WACC6.94%

ROIC/WACC1.82

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 5Y5.37%

Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.88%

Revenue growth 3Y10.95%

Revenue growth 5Y7.82%

Sales Q2Q%6.94%

Revenue Next Year3.37%

Revenue Next 2Y3.88%

Revenue Next 3Y4.53%

Revenue Next 5YN/A

EBIT growth 1Y26.09%

EBIT growth 3Y15.21%

EBIT growth 5Y10.7%

EBIT Next Year34.75%

EBIT Next 3Y14.42%

EBIT Next 5Y10.17%

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) Stock Fundamental Analysis

1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

1.2 Ratios

1.3 Margins

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

2.2 Solvency

2.3 Liquidity

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

3.2 Future

3.3 Evolution

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

4.2 Price Multiples

4.3 Compensation for Growth

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

5.2 History

5.3 Sustainability

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