Publicis GroupeCHIX:PUBP +0.35%77 OCF Margin % is 39.15% as of Dec. 2025, which is 143% above its 10-year median of 16.09. GuruFocus rates CHIX:PUBP with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €91.14 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,017 Media - Diversified companies, Publicis Groupe ranks better than 78.56% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Publicis Groupe's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:PUBp'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.01 Med: 16.09 Max: 27.49
Current: 16.91
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Publicis Groupe was 27.49%. The lowest was 11.01%. And the median was 16.09%.
CHIX:PUBp's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 78.56% of 1017
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 5.94
vs CHIX:PUBp: 16.91
Publicis Groupe OCF Margin % Related Terms
Publicis Groupe OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Publicis Groupe's OCF 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: OCF Margin % Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Publicis Groupe's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Publicis Groupe's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Publicis Groupe's OCF 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 OCF Margin % of 39.15% as of Dec. 2025. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Publicis Groupe and its competitors. This is 143% above median its historical median of 16.09. Over the past decade, Publicis Groupe's OCF Margin % has ranged from 11.01 to 27.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Publicis Groupe ranks #218 out of 1017 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 21.4%.
Is Publicis Groupe's OCF Margin % too high?
Publicis Groupe's current OCF Margin % of 39.15% is 143% above median its 10-year median of 16.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.01 to a high of 27.49. The Media - Diversified industry median OCF Margin % is 5.94. Publicis Groupe's value of 39.15% is 559.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Publicis Groupe ranks #218 out of 1017 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 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Publicis Groupe's OCF Margin % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Publicis Groupe ranks #218 out of 1017 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Publicis Groupe in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 5.94. Publicis Groupe's value of 39.15% is 559.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Publicis Groupe's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 11.01 to 27.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.09 vs. the industry median of 5.94, 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 OCF Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median OCF Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 5.94, based on 1,017 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Publicis Groupe's current OCF Margin % of 39.15% is 559.1% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Publicis Groupe and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median OCF Margin % is 5.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Publicis Groupe's current OCF Margin % is 39.15%, which is 143% above median its own 10-year median of 16.09. 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 €91.14, compared to a current price of €87.10 — trading 4.4% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 39.15%, which is 143% above median its 10-year median of 16.09 and 559.1% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 5.94. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Publicis Groupe (CHIX:PUBP), the current OCF Margin % is 39.15% 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 €87.10 is trading 4.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €91.14.
GuruFocus considers Publicis Groupe to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:PUBP:
OCF Margin %: 39.15% (143% above median its 10-year median of 16.09)
GF Value™: €91.14 vs. price of €87.10 (4.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 559.1% above the Media - Diversified median (#218 of 1017)
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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