Publicis Groupe (CHIX:PUBP) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


CHIX:PUBP Publicis Groupe SA CHIX:PUBP
81 GF Score
Price €82.08
GF Value €86.38
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Publicis Groupe Moat Score?

Publicis Groupe CHIX:PUBP 81 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:PUBP with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €86.38 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,041 Media - Diversified companies, Publicis Groupe ranks better than 99.04% on this metric.

Publicis Groupe has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Publicis Groupe has Narrow Moat: Publicis Groupe SA benefits from strong brand strength and customer loyalty in the advertising industry. It has a solid distribution network and economies of scale, but faces intense competition, limiting its moat to a strong narrow category.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Publicis Groupe might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Publicis Groupe  (CHIX:PUBp) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Publicis Groupe Moat Score Related Terms

CHIX:PUBP vs APP, OMC, TTD: Moat Score Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Publicis Groupe's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Publicis Groupe's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Publicis Groupe's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Publicis Groupe (CHIX:PUBP) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 05, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Publicis Groupe ranks #10 out of 1041 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 1%.
Is Publicis Groupe's Moat Score too high?
Publicis Groupe's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Publicis Groupe ranks #10 out of 1041 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Moat Score compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Publicis Groupe ranks #10 out of 1041 companies for Moat Score. This places Publicis Groupe in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Publicis Groupe's current Moat Score is 6. 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 €86.38, compared to a current price of €82.08 — trading 5% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Publicis Groupe's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Publicis Groupe (CHIX:PUBP), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 05, 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 5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €86.38. GuruFocus considers Publicis Groupe to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:PUBP:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €86.38 vs. price of €82.08 (5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 4 warning signs

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.

Publicis Groupe Business Description

Address 133, Avenue des Champs-Elysees, Paris, FRA, 75008
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.
81GF Score

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