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Publicis GroupeCHIX:PUBP 87 EV-to-EBITDA is 8.77 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 7.43. GuruFocus rates CHIX:PUBP with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €97.73 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 741 Media - Diversified companies, Publicis Groupe ranks worse than 57.89% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Publicis Groupe's enterprise value is €27,847 Mil.
Publicis Groupe's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €3,175 Mil. Therefore, Publicis Groupe's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 8.77.
The historical rank and industry rank for Publicis Groupe's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:PUBp'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.36 Med: 7.43 Max: 10.53
Current: 8.78
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Publicis Groupe was 10.53. The lowest was 4.36. And the median was 7.43.
CHIX:PUBp's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 57.89% of 741
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 7.12
vs CHIX:PUBp: 8.78
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
Publicis Groupe (CHIX:PUBp) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Publicis Groupe's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Publicis Groupe's share price for today is €97.86.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Publicis Groupe's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €6.420.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Publicis Groupe's EV-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: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Publicis Groupe's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Publicis Groupe's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Publicis Groupe's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Publicis Groupe's current Enterprise Value is €27,847 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Publicis Groupe's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €3,175 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBITDA of 8.77 as of Aug. 13, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Publicis Groupe. This is 18% above median its historical median of 7.43. Over the past decade, Publicis Groupe's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.36 to 10.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Publicis Groupe ranks #429 out of 741 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 57.9%.
Is Publicis Groupe's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Publicis Groupe's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.77 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 7.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.36 to a high of 10.53. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.12. Publicis Groupe's value of 8.77 is 23.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Publicis Groupe ranks #429 out of 741 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Publicis Groupe has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Publicis Groupe's EV-to-EBITDA compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Publicis Groupe ranks #429 out of 741 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Publicis Groupe in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.12. Publicis Groupe's value of 8.77 is 23.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Publicis Groupe's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.36 to 10.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.43 vs. the industry median of 7.12, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 7.12, based on 741 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Publicis Groupe's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.77 is 23.2% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Publicis Groupe. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Publicis Groupe's current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.77, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 7.43. 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 €97.73, compared to a current price of €97.86 — trading 0.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.77, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 7.43 and 23.2% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 7.12. Publicis Groupe's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Publicis Groupe (CHIX:PUBP), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.77 as of Aug. 13, 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 €97.86 is trading 0.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €97.73.
GuruFocus considers Publicis Groupe to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:PUBP:
EV-to-EBITDA: 8.77 (18% above median its 10-year median of 7.43)
GF Value™: €97.73 vs. price of €97.86 (0.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.2% above the Media - Diversified median (#429 of 741)
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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