Publicis GroupeCHIX:PUBP -1.94%77 EBITDA Margin % is 18.51% as of Dec. 2025, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 19.26. GuruFocus rates CHIX:PUBP with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €91.18 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,022 Media - Diversified companies, Publicis Groupe ranks better than 74.36% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Publicis Groupe's EBITDA for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €1,650 Mil. Publicis Groupe's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €8,916 Mil. Therefore, Publicis Groupe's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 18.51%.
Publicis Groupe (CHIX:PUBp) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Publicis Groupe EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Publicis Groupe EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Publicis Groupe's EBITDA Margin % 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: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Publicis Groupe's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Publicis Groupe's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Publicis Groupe's EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % of 18.51% as of Dec. 2025. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Publicis Groupe and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 19.26. Over the past decade, Publicis Groupe's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 16.07 to 21.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Publicis Groupe ranks #262 out of 1022 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 25.6%.
Is Publicis Groupe's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Publicis Groupe's current EBITDA Margin % of 18.51% is near median its 10-year median of 19.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.07 to a high of 21.53. The Media - Diversified industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.16. Publicis Groupe's value of 18.51% is 127% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Publicis Groupe ranks #262 out of 1022 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Publicis Groupe has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Publicis Groupe's EBITDA Margin % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Publicis Groupe ranks #262 out of 1022 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Publicis Groupe in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.16. Publicis Groupe's value of 18.51% is 127% above this benchmark. Historically, Publicis Groupe's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 16.07 to 21.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.26 vs. the industry median of 8.16, 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 8.16, based on 1,022 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Publicis Groupe's current EBITDA Margin % of 18.51% is 127% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Publicis Groupe and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Publicis Groupe's current EBITDA Margin % is 18.51%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 19.26. 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 €91.18, compared to a current price of €86.80 — trading 4.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 18.51%, which is near median its 10-year median of 19.26 and 127% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 8.16. Publicis Groupe's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Publicis Groupe (CHIX:PUBP), the current EBITDA Margin % is 18.51% as of Dec. 2025. 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 €86.80 is trading 4.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €91.18.
GuruFocus considers Publicis Groupe to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:PUBP:
EBITDA Margin %: 18.51% (near median its 10-year median of 19.26)
GF Value™: €91.18 vs. price of €86.80 (4.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 127% above the Media - Diversified median (#262 of 1022)
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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