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French (CAC) Media Industry Analysis

UpdatedJan 12, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies30
  • 7D1.5%
  • 3M2.9%
  • 1Y-6.0%
  • YTD1.6%

Over the last 7 days, the Media industry has risen 1.5%, driven by gains from Publicis Groupe of 1.2%. In contrast, the industry has lost 6.0% in the last 12 months. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 7.0% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the French Media Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 12 Jan 2026€36.9b€48.6b€1.7b12.6x21.6x0.8x
Wed, 10 Dec 2025€36.0b€48.7b€1.7b12.3x21x0.7x
Fri, 07 Nov 2025€35.7b€48.7b€1.7b12.3x20.9x0.7x
Sun, 05 Oct 2025€36.4b€48.8b€1.7b12.2x21.2x0.7x
Tue, 02 Sep 2025€35.2b€48.8b€1.7b11.7x20.5x0.7x
Thu, 31 Jul 2025€36.0b€48.6b€1.8b11.8x19.8x0.7x
Sat, 28 Jun 2025€40.4b€47.6b€1.8b11.3x22.8x0.8x
Mon, 26 May 2025€40.2b€47.6b€1.8b12.6x22.7x0.8x
Wed, 23 Apr 2025€37.0b€47.5b€1.8b11.6x20.6x0.8x
Fri, 21 Mar 2025€39.8b€47.5b€1.8b12.4x22.2x0.8x
Sun, 16 Feb 2025€41.8b€43.3b€2.5b11.2x16.8x1x
Tue, 14 Jan 2025€39.3b€42.2b€2.2b10.8x17.6x0.9x
Thu, 12 Dec 2024€49.3b€52.0b€2.6b11.1x19.1x0.9x
Sat, 09 Nov 2024€49.5b€52.0b€2.6b11.2x19.1x1x
Mon, 07 Oct 2024€50.7b€52.0b€2.6b12.2x19.7x1x
Wed, 04 Sep 2024€50.5b€51.9b€2.6b13.3x19.5x1x
Fri, 02 Aug 2024€50.2b€51.9b€3.0b14.2x16.9x1x
Sun, 30 Jun 2024€50.5b€46.1b€2.9b15.9x17.5x1.1x
Tue, 28 May 2024€54.8b€46.1b€2.9b17.1x19.1x1.2x
Thu, 25 Apr 2024€53.1b€46.0b€2.9b18.6x18.5x1.2x
Sat, 23 Mar 2024€51.3b€45.9b€2.8b18x18x1.1x
Mon, 19 Feb 2024€51.5b€44.6b€1.7b16.2x29.8x1.2x
Wed, 17 Jan 2024€47.4b€44.5b€1.7b16.6x28.5x1.1x
Fri, 15 Dec 2023€44.9b€44.5b€1.7b16.1x26.9x1x
Sun, 12 Nov 2023€40.4b€44.5b€1.7b14.2x24.3x0.9x
Tue, 10 Oct 2023€39.2b€44.6b€1.6b13x24.1x0.9x
Thu, 07 Sep 2023€40.7b€44.5b€1.6b14.1x25x0.9x
Sat, 05 Aug 2023€41.1b€44.5b€1.6b12.7x25.2x0.9x
Mon, 03 Jul 2023€42.1b€43.2b€1.5b13.5x27.5x1x
Wed, 31 May 2023€41.2b€43.1b€1.5b14.2x26.9x1x
Fri, 28 Apr 2023€44.4b€43.2b€1.5b15.1x28.9x1x
Sun, 26 Mar 2023€42.4b€43.1b€1.5b12.8x27.4x1x
Tue, 21 Feb 2023€45.5b€43.5b€2.1b14x21.3x1x
Thu, 19 Jan 2023€42.2b€41.1b€2.0b11.5x20.6x1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

20.6x


Total Market Cap: €42.2bTotal Earnings: €2.0bTotal Revenue: €41.1bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
French Media Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 22.4x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are relatively neutral on the French Media industry at the moment, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates to remain steady.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PE ratio of 22.4x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.94x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Media industry have declined 5.8% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 5.8% per year.
  • This means that although more sales are being generated, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased, which has decreased profits.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the French Telecom industry?

FR Market2.18%
Telecom0.84%
Media1.46%
Cable and Satellite4.59%
Publishing1.71%
Advertising1.52%
Broadcasting0.018%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Publishing industry even though it's trading below its 3-year average PE ratio of 37.5x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 9.1%, which is lower than the prior year's growth of 87.3% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Cable and Satellite industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 66% over the next 5 years.
  • In contrast, the Broadcasting industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 4.3% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
ETL Eutelsat Communications€2.2020.1%
+€174.7m		9.6%PS0.8x
DEC JCDecaux€16.021.7%
+€57.5m		4.7%PE14.2x
ALHG Louis Hachette Group€1.592.4%
+€37.2m		16.3%PE42.7x
ALVAZ Vaziva Société anonyme€41.009.0%
+€9.1m		-11.3%PE63.6x
MMB Lagardere€18.840.3%
+€8.5m		-6.3%PE12.6x

Latest News

ETL
€2.20
Eutelsat Communications
7D
20.1%
1Y
9.6%

ETL: New Equity Funding And Partnerships Will Support Revenue Expansion Through 2029

Analysts have reduced their price target for Eutelsat Communications from €2.97 to €2.69, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, long term revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Eutelsat Communications completed a follow on equity rights offering of €669.775133 million, issuing 496,129,728 new common shares at €1.35 per share (Follow on Equity Offerings).
PUB
€87.50
Publicis Groupe
7D
-0.4%
1Y
-11.0%

PUB: Updated Guidance And Ratings Will Shape A Measured 2025 Outlook

Analysts have raised their price target on Publicis Groupe from €83.36 to €95.00. This reflects updated views on revenue trends, profit margins and future P/E expectations, supported by recent Street research that includes higher targets and rating changes from several firms.
EDI
€10.50
Groupe MEDIA 6
7D
28.8%
1Y
-12.5%
HCO
€3.94
High
7D
-1.7%
1Y
55.1%
ALVAZ
€41.00
Vaziva Société anonyme
7D
9.0%
1Y
-11.3%

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TFI
€8.14
TF1
7D
-1.1%
1Y
10.8%

TFI: Stable Assumptions And P/E Will Support Bullish Upside Potential

Analysts have kept their TF1 price target broadly steady at about €10.13, reflecting only marginal tweaks to assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E that do not materially change their overall view of the shares. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Kept unchanged at about €10.13 per share, indicating no revision to the central valuation estimate.
ALBIZ
€2.79
Obiz
7D
-4.8%
1Y
-43.1%

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Dec 31
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ALISP
€2.10
ISPD Network
7D
1.0%
1Y
-27.1%

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Dec 28
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DEC
€16.02
JCDecaux
7D
1.7%
1Y
4.7%

DEC: European Transport And Retail Contracts Will Drive A Stronger Outlook

Analysts have modestly raised their price target on JCDecaux to €23.29 from €23.29, reflecting expectations for slightly faster revenue growth and improving profit margins, supported by a lower perceived discount rate, even as they factor in a somewhat reduced future P/E multiple. What's in the News JCDecaux entered exclusive negotiations for a major indoor and outdoor DOOH partnership with Carrefour, Carmila and Unlimitail, covering 161 shopping centres and 297 access areas in France, with Spain to follow.
MMB
€18.84
Lagardere
7D
0.3%
1Y
-6.3%
ALREW
€1.52
Reworld Media Société Anonyme
7D
-1.2%
1Y
-8.4%

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ALHG
€1.59
Louis Hachette Group
7D
2.4%
1Y
16.3%

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Nov 27
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DKUPL
€27.80
ADLPartner
7D
-1.4%
1Y
-21.9%
NRG
€7.24
NRJ Group
7D
-10.4%
1Y
5.5%
ALBLD
€16.90
Bilendi
7D
-4.8%
1Y
-8.2%
ALHOP
€13.25
Hopscotch Global PR Group
7D
1.9%
1Y
-24.5%

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