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Publicis GroupeCHIX:PUBP 86 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.79 as of Jun. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 2.19. GuruFocus rates CHIX:PUBP with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €97.52 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 680 Media - Diversified companies, Publicis Groupe ranks worse than 51.32% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Publicis Groupe's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:PUBp'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.64 Med: 2.19 Max: 3.56
Current: 1.71
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Publicis Groupe was 3.56. The lowest was 1.64. And the median was 2.19.
CHIX:PUBp's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 51.32% of 680
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.645
vs CHIX:PUBp: 1.71
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Publicis Groupe Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Publicis Groupe Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Publicis Groupe's Debt-to-EBITDA can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
CHIX:PUBP vs APP, OMC, TTD: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Publicis Groupe's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Publicis Groupe Debt-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Publicis Groupe's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Publicis Groupe's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is two times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.
Publicis Groupe (CHIX:PUBP) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.79 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Publicis Groupe. This is 18% below median its historical median of 2.19. Over the past decade, Publicis Groupe's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.64 to 3.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Publicis Groupe ranks #349 out of 680 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 51.3%.
Is Publicis Groupe's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Publicis Groupe's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.79 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 2.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.64 to a high of 3.56. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.65. Publicis Groupe's value of 1.79 is 8.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Publicis Groupe ranks #349 out of 680 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Publicis Groupe has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Publicis Groupe's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Publicis Groupe ranks #349 out of 680 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Publicis Groupe in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.65. Publicis Groupe's value of 1.79 is 8.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Publicis Groupe's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.64 to 3.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.19 vs. the industry median of 1.65, Publicis Groupe has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-EBITDA for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 1.65, based on 680 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Publicis Groupe's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.79 is 8.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Publicis Groupe. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Publicis Groupe's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.79, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 2.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Publicis Groupe stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Publicis Groupe (CHIX:PUBP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €97.52, compared to a current price of €94.54 — trading 3.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.79, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 2.19 and 8.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.65. Publicis Groupe's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Publicis Groupe (CHIX:PUBP), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.79 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Publicis Groupe (CHIX:PUBP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Publicis Groupe stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €94.54 is trading 3.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €97.52.
GuruFocus considers Publicis Groupe to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:PUBP:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.79 (18% below median its 10-year median of 2.19)
GF Value™: €97.52 vs. price of €94.54 (3.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#349 of 680)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:PUBP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Headquartered in France, Publicis is the world's second-largest ad holding company based on revenue. Publicis' services, which include traditional and digital advertising, public relations, and consulting, are provided worldwide, with over 80% of its revenue coming from more-developed regions such as North America and Europe.
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