Publicis Groupe (CHIX:PUBP) Receivables Turnover: 0.54 (As of Jun. 2026)

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CHIX:PUBP Publicis Groupe SA CHIX:PUBP
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What is Publicis Groupe Receivables Turnover?

Publicis Groupe CHIX:PUBP 86 Receivables Turnover is 0.54 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:PUBP with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €103.54 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,004 Media - Diversified companies, Publicis Groupe ranks worse than 94.52% on this metric.

The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. Publicis Groupe's Revenue for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was €8,734 Mil. Publicis Groupe's average Accounts Receivable for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was €16,152 Mil. Hence, Publicis Groupe's Receivables Turnover for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.54.


Publicis Groupe  (CHIX:PUBp) Receivables Turnover Explanation

An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.


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Publicis Groupe Receivables Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Publicis Groupe's Receivables Turnover 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.

Publicis Groupe Receivables Turnover Chart

Publicis Groupe Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Receivables Turnover
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Publicis Groupe Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
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CHIX:PUBP vs APP, OMC, TTD: Receivables Turnover Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Publicis Groupe's Receivables Turnover falls into.


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Publicis Groupe Receivables Turnover Calculation

Receivables Turnover measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance.

Publicis Groupe's Receivables Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Receivables Turnover (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count )
=17399 / ((15595 + 15904) / 2 )
=17399 / 15749.5
=1.10

Publicis Groupe's Receivables Turnover for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Receivables Turnover (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (Q: Jun. 2026 )) / count )
=8734 / ((15904 + 16399) / 2 )
=8734 / 16151.5
=0.54

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Receivables Turnover →
What does a Receivables Turnover of 0.54 mean?
Publicis Groupe (CHIX:PUBP) has a Receivables Turnover of 0.54 as of Jun. 2026. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Publicis Groupe and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Publicis Groupe ranks #949 out of 1004 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 94.5%.
Is Publicis Groupe's Receivables Turnover too high?
Publicis Groupe's current Receivables Turnover is 0.54. The Media - Diversified industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.33. Publicis Groupe's value of 0.54 is 89.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Publicis Groupe ranks #949 out of 1004 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Publicis Groupe has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Publicis Groupe's Receivables Turnover compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Publicis Groupe ranks #949 out of 1004 companies for Receivables Turnover. This places Publicis Groupe in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.33. Publicis Groupe's value of 0.54 is 89.9% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Receivables Turnover for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Media - Diversified companies is 5.33, based on 1,004 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Publicis Groupe's current Receivables Turnover of 0.54 is 89.9% 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 Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Publicis Groupe and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 5.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Publicis Groupe's current Receivables Turnover is 0.54. 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 €103.54, compared to a current price of €92.11 — trading 11% below its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 0.54 and 89.9% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 5.33. Publicis Groupe's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Publicis Groupe (CHIX:PUBP), the current Receivables Turnover is 0.54 as of Jun. 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 €92.11 is trading 11% below its estimated GF Value™ of €103.54. GuruFocus considers Publicis Groupe to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:PUBP:

  • Receivables Turnover: 0.54
  • GF Value™: €103.54 vs. price of €92.11 (11% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 89.9% below the Media - Diversified median (#949 of 1004)

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.
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