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Publicis GroupeCHIX:PUBP 88 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.88 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 9.64. 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. Among 395 Media - Diversified companies, Publicis Groupe ranks better than 88.86% on this metric.
Publicis Groupe's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 11.88.
The historical rank and industry rank for Publicis Groupe's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:PUBp'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.14 Med: 9.64 Max: 27.45
Current: 11.88
During the past 13 years, Publicis Groupe's highest Yield on Cost was 27.45. The lowest was 5.14. And the median was 9.64.
CHIX:PUBp's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 88.86% of 395
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 3.55
vs CHIX:PUBp: 11.88
Publicis Groupe (CHIX:PUBp) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Publicis Groupe 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
CHIX:PUBP vs APP, OMC, TTD: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Publicis Groupe's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Publicis Groupe's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Publicis Groupe's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Publicis Groupe 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of Publicis Groupe is calculated as
Publicis Groupe (CHIX:PUBP) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 11.88 as of Jul. 24, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Publicis Groupe and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 9.64. Over the past decade, Publicis Groupe's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 5.14 to 27.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Publicis Groupe ranks #44 out of 395 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 11.1%.
Is Publicis Groupe's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Publicis Groupe's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 11.88 is 23% above median its 10-year median of 9.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.14 to a high of 27.45. The Media - Diversified industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.55. Publicis Groupe's value of 11.88 is 234.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Publicis Groupe ranks #44 out of 395 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 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Publicis Groupe's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Publicis Groupe ranks #44 out of 395 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Publicis Groupe in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.55. Publicis Groupe's value of 11.88 is 234.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Publicis Groupe's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 5.14 to 27.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.64 vs. the industry median of 3.55, 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Media - Diversified companies is 3.55, based on 395 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Publicis Groupe's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 11.88 is 234.6% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Publicis Groupe and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Publicis Groupe's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.88, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 9.64. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.88, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 9.64 and 234.6% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 3.55. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Publicis Groupe (CHIX:PUBP), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.88 as of Jul. 24, 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:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 11.88 (23% above median its 10-year median of 9.64)
GF Value™: €103.47 vs. price of €92.11 (11% below fair value)
Industry Position: 234.6% above the Media - Diversified median (#44 of 395)
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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