PUBLICIS GROUPE (PUB.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:PUB - FR0000130577 - Common Stock
86.58 EUR
-0.28 (-0.32%)
Taking everything into account, PUB scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PUB was compared to 67 industry peers in the Media industry. While PUB has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. PUB has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally 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.
- Each year in the past 5 years PUB had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.74%, PUB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.30% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 17.77%, PUB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 7.95%.
- 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 86.36% of its industry peers.
- PUB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- PUB's Operating Margin of 15.07% is amongst the best of the industry. PUB outperforms 84.85% 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
- PUB has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating 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 1.43, we must say that PUB is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 1.43, PUB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same 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.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of PUB (2.63) is better than 80.30% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51 indicates that PUB is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of PUB (0.51) is better than 60.61% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.43 |
ROIC/WACC1.8
WACC7.02%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.93 indicates that PUB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- PUB's Current ratio of 0.93 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PUB outperforms 46.97% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.90 indicates that PUB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- PUB's Quick ratio of 0.90 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PUB outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| 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 4.21%.
- 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.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.82% on average over the past years.
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
- PUB is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.50% yearly.
- PUB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.58% yearly.
EPS Next Y3.83%
EPS Next 2Y4.92%
EPS Next 3Y5.28%
EPS Next 5Y5.5%
Revenue Next Year4.58%
Revenue Next 2Y4.36%
Revenue Next 3Y4.65%
Revenue Next 5Y2.58%
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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.65, the valuation of PUB can be described as reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PUB is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- PUB is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.54, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.77, which indicates a very decent valuation of PUB.
- PUB's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PUB to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.31), we can say PUB is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.77 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- PUB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- PUB's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.49 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of PUB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.04
PEG (5Y)1.5
EPS Next 2Y4.92%
EPS Next 3Y5.28%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.13%, PUB is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- PUB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.27.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, PUB pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.13% |
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 2Y4.92%
EPS Next 3Y5.28%
EPA:PUB (1/15/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
86.58
-0.28 (-0.32%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)10-15 2025-10-15
Earnings (Next)02-05 2026-02-05/amc
Inst Owners67.83%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners7.3%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap22.02B
Revenue(TTM)16.86B
Net Income(TTM)1.71B
Analysts84.44
Price Target113.22 (30.77%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.13% |
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)-1.11%
PT rev (3m)2.35%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.21%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.77 | ||
| P/S | 1.31 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.61 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.54 | ||
| P/B | 2.29 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.49 |
EPS(TTM)7.43
EY8.58%
EPS(NY)8.04
Fwd EY9.28%
FCF(TTM)8.16
FCFY9.42%
OCF(TTM)9.08
OCFY10.49%
SpS66.31
BVpS37.87
TBVpS-16.92
PEG (NY)3.04
PEG (5Y)1.5
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
WACC7.02%
ROIC/WACC1.8
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 Y3.83%
EPS Next 2Y4.92%
EPS Next 3Y5.28%
EPS Next 5Y5.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.88%
Revenue growth 3Y10.95%
Revenue growth 5Y7.82%
Sales Q2Q%6.94%
Revenue Next Year4.58%
Revenue Next 2Y4.36%
Revenue Next 3Y4.65%
Revenue Next 5Y2.58%
EBIT growth 1Y26.09%
EBIT growth 3Y15.21%
EBIT growth 5Y10.7%
EBIT Next Year35.97%
EBIT Next 3Y14.39%
EBIT Next 5Y10.31%
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 of PUBLICIS GROUPE (PUB.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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 8 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for PUB stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PUBLICIS GROUPE (PUB.PA) is 11.65 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.29.
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 49.85%.