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Publicis GroupeCHIX:PUBP +4.15%85 Debt-to-Equity is 0.52 as of Jun. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 0.65. GuruFocus rates CHIX:PUBP with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €97.42 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 832 Media - Diversified companies, Publicis Groupe ranks worse than 64.9% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Publicis Groupe's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:PUBp'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.47 Med: 0.65 Max: 1.27
Current: 0.52
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Publicis Groupe was 1.27. The lowest was 0.47. And the median was 0.65.
CHIX:PUBp's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 64.9% of 832
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.25
vs CHIX:PUBp: 0.52
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Publicis Groupe Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Publicis Groupe Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Publicis Groupe's Debt-to-Equity 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-Equity Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Publicis Groupe's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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-Equity vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Publicis Groupe's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Publicis Groupe's Debt-to-Equity 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.
Publicis Groupe (CHIX:PUBP) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.52 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Publicis Groupe and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 0.65. Over the past decade, Publicis Groupe's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.47 to 1.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Publicis Groupe ranks #540 out of 832 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 64.9%.
Is Publicis Groupe's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Publicis Groupe's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.52 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 0.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.47 to a high of 1.27. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.25. Publicis Groupe's value of 0.52 is 108% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Publicis Groupe ranks #540 out of 832 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Publicis Groupe has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Publicis Groupe's Debt-to-Equity compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Publicis Groupe ranks #540 out of 832 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Publicis Groupe in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.25. Publicis Groupe's value of 0.52 is 108% above this benchmark. Historically, Publicis Groupe's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.47 to 1.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.65 vs. the industry median of 0.25, 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-Equity for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Media - Diversified companies is 0.25, based on 832 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Publicis Groupe's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.52 is 108% 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-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Publicis Groupe and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Publicis Groupe's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.52, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 0.65. 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 €97.42, compared to a current price of €101.93 — trading 4.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.52, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 0.65 and 108% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.25. Publicis Groupe's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Publicis Groupe (CHIX:PUBP), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.52 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 overvalued.
The current stock price of €101.93 is trading 4.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €97.42.
GuruFocus considers Publicis Groupe to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:PUBP:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.52 (20% below median its 10-year median of 0.65)
GF Value™: €97.42 vs. price of €101.93 (4.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 108% above the Media - Diversified median (#540 of 832)
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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