Publicis Groupe (CHIX:PUBP) Tax Provision: €-592 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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CHIX:PUBP Publicis Groupe SA CHIX:PUBP
88 GF Score
Price €92.11
GF Value €103.47
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Publicis Groupe Tax Provision?

Publicis Groupe CHIX:PUBP 88 Tax Provision is €-592 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:PUBP with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €103.47 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Publicis Groupe's tax provision for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was €-281 Mil. Its tax provision for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-592 Mil.

Publicis Groupe Tax Provision Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Publicis Groupe's Tax Provision can be seen below:

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* 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 Tax Provision Chart

Publicis Groupe Annual Data
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Publicis Groupe Semi-Annual Data
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Publicis Groupe Tax Provision Calculation

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Tax Provision for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-592 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Tax Provision →
What does a Tax Provision of €-592 Mil mean?
Publicis Groupe (CHIX:PUBP) has a Tax Provision of €-592 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Provision for taxes is the amount of tax the company owes based on pre-tax income. View historical data on Publicis Groupe and its competitors.
Is Publicis Groupe's Tax Provision too high?
Publicis Groupe's current Tax Provision is €-592 Mil. Overall, Publicis Groupe has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Publicis Groupe's Tax Provision compare to APP and OMC?
Publicis Groupe's Tax Provision of €-592 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tax Provision for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Tax Provision depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Tax Provision 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 Tax Provision mean?
A high Tax Provision can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Provision for taxes is the amount of tax the company owes based on pre-tax income. View historical data on Publicis Groupe and its competitors. Publicis Groupe's current Tax Provision is €-592 Mil. 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 €103.47, compared to a current price of €92.11 — trading 11% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Provision is €-592 Mil. Publicis Groupe's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Provision calculated?
Tax Provision is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Publicis Groupe (CHIX:PUBP), the current Tax Provision is €-592 Mil 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 €103.47. GuruFocus considers Publicis Groupe to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:PUBP:

  • Tax Provision: €-592 Mil
  • GF Value™: €103.47 vs. price of €92.11 (11% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 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.
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