Publicis GroupeCHIX:PUBP -1.94%77 Operating Margin % is 16.27% as of Dec. 2025, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 14.57. 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 1,023 Media - Diversified companies, Publicis Groupe ranks better than 83.19% on this metric.
Publicis Groupe SA operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Publicis Groupe's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:PUBp'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.92 Med: 14.57 Max: 15.1
Current: 14.87
CHIX:PUBp's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 83.19% of 1023
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.51
vs CHIX:PUBp: 14.87
Publicis Groupe's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 2.80% per year.
Publicis Groupe (CHIX:PUBp) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Publicis Groupe Operating Margin % Related Terms
Publicis Groupe Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Publicis Groupe's Operating 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: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Publicis Groupe's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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 Operating Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Publicis Groupe's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Publicis Groupe's Operating Margin % falls into.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
Publicis Groupe's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Operating Margin % of 16.27% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Publicis Groupe and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 14.57. Over the past decade, Publicis Groupe's Operating Margin % has ranged from 12.92 to 15.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Publicis Groupe ranks #172 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 16.8%.
Is Publicis Groupe's Operating Margin % too high?
Publicis Groupe's current Operating Margin % of 16.27% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 14.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.92 to a high of 15.10. The Media - Diversified industry median Operating Margin % is 2.51. Publicis Groupe's value of 16.27% is 548.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Publicis Groupe ranks #172 out of 1023 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 Operating Margin % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Publicis Groupe ranks #172 out of 1023 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Publicis Groupe in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.51. Publicis Groupe's value of 16.27% is 548.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Publicis Groupe's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 12.92 to 15.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.57 vs. the industry median of 2.51, 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 Operating Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Operating Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.51, based on 1,023 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Publicis Groupe's current Operating Margin % of 16.27% is 548.2% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Publicis Groupe and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Operating Margin % is 2.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Publicis Groupe's current Operating Margin % is 16.27%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 14.57. 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 Operating Margin % is 16.27%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 14.57 and 548.2% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.51. 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 Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Publicis Groupe (CHIX:PUBP), the current Operating Margin % is 16.27% 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:
Operating Margin %: 16.27% (12% above median its 10-year median of 14.57)
GF Value™: €91.18 vs. price of €86.80 (4.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 548.2% above the Media - Diversified median (#172 of 1023)
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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