Publicis GroupeCHIX:PUBP 81 EV-to-FCF is 8.44 as of Jul. 04, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 9.31. GuruFocus rates CHIX:PUBP with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €90.87 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 610 Media - Diversified companies, Publicis Groupe ranks better than 59.51% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Publicis Groupe's Enterprise Value is €22,732 Mil.
Publicis Groupe's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €2,693 Mil. Therefore, Publicis Groupe's EV-to-FCF for today is 8.44.
The historical rank and industry rank for Publicis Groupe's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:PUBp'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.57 Med: 9.31 Max: 18.2
Current: 8.53
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Publicis Groupe was 18.20. The lowest was 4.57. And the median was 9.31.
CHIX:PUBp's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 59.51% of 610
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 11.55
vs CHIX:PUBp: 8.53
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 €82.08.
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 Dec. 2025 was €6.520.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Publicis Groupe EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Publicis Groupe EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Publicis Groupe's EV-to-FCF 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.
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Publicis Groupe's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Publicis Groupe's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Publicis Groupe's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Publicis Groupe's current Enterprise Value is €22,732 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Publicis Groupe's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €2,693 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-FCF of 8.44 as of Jul. 04, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Publicis Groupe and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.31. Over the past decade, Publicis Groupe's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 4.57 to 18.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Publicis Groupe ranks #247 out of 610 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 40.5%.
Is Publicis Groupe's EV-to-FCF too high?
Publicis Groupe's current EV-to-FCF of 8.44 is near median its 10-year median of 9.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.57 to a high of 18.20. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-FCF is 11.55. Publicis Groupe's value of 8.44 is 26.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Publicis Groupe ranks #247 out of 610 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Publicis Groupe has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Publicis Groupe's EV-to-FCF compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Publicis Groupe ranks #247 out of 610 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts Publicis Groupe in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 11.55. Publicis Groupe's value of 8.44 is 26.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Publicis Groupe's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 4.57 to 18.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.31 vs. the industry median of 11.55, Publicis Groupe has consistently been below 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-FCF for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Media - Diversified companies is 11.55, based on 610 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Publicis Groupe's current EV-to-FCF of 8.44 is 26.9% below 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Publicis Groupe and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 11.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Publicis Groupe's current EV-to-FCF is 8.44, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.31. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €90.87, compared to a current price of €82.08 — trading 9.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 8.44, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.31 and 26.9% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 11.55. Publicis Groupe's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Publicis Groupe (CHIX:PUBP), the current EV-to-FCF is 8.44 as of Jul. 04, 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 €82.08 is trading 9.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €90.87.
GuruFocus considers Publicis Groupe to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:PUBP:
EV-to-FCF: 8.44 (near median its 10-year median of 9.31)
GF Value™: €90.87 vs. price of €82.08 (9.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26.9% below the Media - Diversified median (#247 of 610)
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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