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 68 industry peers in the Media industry. PUB scores excellent on profitability, but 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.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
PUB had positive earnings in the past year.
PUB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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
With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.17%, PUB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.06% of the companies in the same industry.
PUB has a Return On Equity of 15.01%. This is in the better half of the industry: PUB outperforms 79.41% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of PUB (11.18%) is better than 88.24% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PUB is in line with the industry average of 8.55%.
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 85.29% of the companies in the same industry.
PUB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of PUB (14.50%) is better than 91.18% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PUB has grown nicely.
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PUB is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, PUB has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
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
PUB has an Altman-Z score of 1.43. This is a bad value and indicates that PUB is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
PUB has a Altman-Z score (1.43) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 better Debt to FCF ratio (2.51) than 80.88% of its industry peers.
PUB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.36. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of PUB (0.36) is better than 64.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.36 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.51 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.43 |
ROIC/WACC1.57
WACC7.1%
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.
With a Current ratio value of 0.91, PUB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.53% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
PUB's Quick ratio of 0.90 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PUB outperforms 52.94% of its industry peers.
| 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%.
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.
PUB shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.30%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.82% on average over the past years.
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.94% on average over the next years.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.23, PUB is valued correctly.
PUB's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PUB is cheaper than 66.18% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 24.95, PUB is valued a bit cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.55, PUB is valued correctly.
63.24% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PUB, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
PUB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 20.99.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.55 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of PUB is on the same level as its industry peers.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as PUB.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.31 |
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 decent profitability rating of PUB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.44
PEG (5Y)1.7
EPS Next 2Y5.56%
EPS Next 3Y5.82%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
PUB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.97%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.10, PUB pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
PUB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.97% |
5.2 History
The dividend of PUB is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 22.81%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)22.81%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
PUB pays out 51.39% of its income as dividend. 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.
DP51.39%
EPS Next 2Y5.56%
EPS Next 3Y5.82%
EPA:PUB (5/14/2025, 1:46:08 PM)
96.6
+0.06 (+0.06%)
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 Cap24.57B
Analysts80
Price Target108.16 (11.97%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.97% |
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)-8.41%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.31%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.47%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.55 | ||
| P/S | 1.53 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.91 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.68 | ||
| P/B | 2.22 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.31 |
EPS(TTM)7.3
EY7.56%
EPS(NY)7.7
Fwd EY7.97%
FCF(TTM)8.11
FCFY8.4%
OCF(TTM)9.05
OCFY9.37%
SpS63.03
BVpS43.49
TBVpS-15.15
PEG (NY)2.44
PEG (5Y)1.7
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 | 1.43 |
F-Score7
WACC7.1%
ROIC/WACC1.57
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 Year38.04%
EBIT Next 3Y14.8%
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%