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French (CAC) Advertising Industry Analysis

UpdatedJan 11, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies19
  • 7D1.7%
  • 3M5.6%
  • 1Y-10.4%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Advertising industry has dropped 1.1%, driven by a pullback from Bilendi of 6.9%. The industry has fallen 11% in the last year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 5.1% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 12 Jan 2026€27.8b€24.7b€2.2b11.9x12.7x1.1x
Wed, 10 Dec 2025€27.1b€24.8b€2.2b12.5x12.4x1.1x
Fri, 07 Nov 2025€26.4b€24.8b€2.2b12.4x12.1x1.1x
Sun, 05 Oct 2025€26.3b€24.9b€2.2b12.2x12.1x1.1x
Tue, 02 Sep 2025€25.2b€24.9b€2.2b11.7x11.6x1x
Thu, 31 Jul 2025€25.9b€24.8b€2.2b11.8x11.8x1x
Sat, 28 Jun 2025€29.9b€24.0b€2.2b11.3x13.7x1.2x
Mon, 26 May 2025€30.0b€24.0b€2.2b12.6x13.7x1.2x
Wed, 23 Apr 2025€27.0b€24.0b€2.2b12.4x12.4x1.1x
Fri, 21 Mar 2025€29.3b€23.9b€2.2b13.9x13.5x1.2x
Sun, 16 Feb 2025€32.6b€23.8b€2.2b12.1x15.1x1.4x
Tue, 14 Jan 2025€30.6b€23.1b€2.0b11.6x15.6x1.3x
Thu, 12 Dec 2024€32.8b€23.2b€2.0b11.2x16.6x1.4x
Sat, 09 Nov 2024€31.8b€23.2b€2.0b11.6x16.1x1.4x
Mon, 07 Oct 2024€31.8b€23.1b€2.0b13x16.1x1.4x
Wed, 04 Sep 2024€31.4b€23.1b€2.0b14.4x15.8x1.4x
Fri, 02 Aug 2024€31.3b€23.1b€2.0b14.6x15.8x1.4x
Sun, 30 Jun 2024€32.2b€22.3b€1.8b15.9x18.3x1.4x
Tue, 28 May 2024€35.1b€22.3b€1.8b17.1x20x1.6x
Thu, 25 Apr 2024€34.0b€22.2b€1.7b18.3x19.5x1.5x
Sat, 23 Mar 2024€32.2b€22.1b€1.7b17.9x18.6x1.5x
Mon, 19 Feb 2024€32.1b€22.0b€1.7b17.5x18.4x1.5x
Wed, 17 Jan 2024€29.0b€21.9b€1.7b17.9x16.7x1.3x
Fri, 15 Dec 2023€27.5b€21.9b€1.7b18.3x15.9x1.3x
Sun, 12 Nov 2023€24.1b€21.9b€1.7b17.2x13.9x1.1x
Tue, 10 Oct 2023€23.9b€21.9b€1.7b13.6x13.8x1.1x
Thu, 07 Sep 2023€24.6b€21.9b€1.7b14.9x14.1x1.1x
Sat, 05 Aug 2023€25.1b€21.9b€1.7b13.4x14.4x1.1x
Mon, 03 Jul 2023€25.4b€21.3b€1.6b14.2x15.5x1.2x
Wed, 31 May 2023€24.5b€21.3b€1.6b14.4x15x1.2x
Fri, 28 Apr 2023€25.8b€21.2b€1.6b15.3x15.8x1.2x
Sun, 26 Mar 2023€24.7b€21.2b€1.6b12.4x15x1.2x
Tue, 21 Feb 2023€27.0b€21.0b€1.6b13.6x16.5x1.3x
Thu, 19 Jan 2023€23.9b€19.4b€1.6b12.6x15.4x1.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

15.4x


Total Market Cap: €23.9bTotal Earnings: €1.6bTotal Revenue: €19.4bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
French Advertising Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 15.2x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the French Advertising industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 12.5x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 15.2x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.3x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.1x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Advertising industry have grown 12% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 8.4% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.

Industry Comparison

How does French Advertising compare with similar industries?

FR Market2.46%
Telecom0.29%
Media1.64%
Advertising1.67%
Cable and Satellite7.28%
Publishing2.06%
Broadcasting-0.23%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

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

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
PUB Publicis Groupe€88.861.4%
+€301.0m		-11.5%PE13x
DEC JCDecaux€15.983.6%
+€119.3m		4.7%PE14.2x
IPS Ipsos€34.541.9%
+€28.5m		-21.4%PE8.3x
ALVAZ Vaziva Société anonyme€41.009.0%
+€9.1m		-12.8%PE63.6x
DKUPL ADLPartner€28.803.6%
+€4.0m		-19.3%PE13.7x

Latest News

PUB
€88.86
Publicis Groupe
7D
1.4%
1Y
-11.5%

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
€8.70
Groupe MEDIA 6
7D
6.7%
1Y
-30.4%
HCO
€3.98
High
7D
1.0%
1Y
57.3%
ALVAZ
€41.00
Vaziva Société anonyme
7D
9.0%
1Y
-12.8%

We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Vaziva Société anonyme (EPA:ALVAZ)

Jan 08
We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Vaziva Société anonyme (EPA:ALVAZ)
ALNMG
€0.63
NetMedia Group société anonyme
7D
-5.7%
1Y
-65.9%

It's Down 29% But NetMedia Group société anonyme (EPA:ALNMG) Could Be Riskier Than It Looks

Jan 07
It's Down 29% But NetMedia Group société anonyme (EPA:ALNMG) Could Be Riskier Than It Looks
IPS
€34.54
Ipsos
7D
1.9%
1Y
-21.4%

IPS: Fair Outlook Will Balance CFO Transition And Influential Survey Expansion

Analysts have cut their price target on Ipsos from €43.00 to €36.50, citing updated assumptions on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and a lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News Olivier Champourlier, currently Head of Group Controlling at Ipsos, has been appointed Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective 9 December 2025, as the company begins a selection process for a new Group CFO (Key Developments).
ALBIZ
€2.79
Obiz
7D
-8.2%
1Y
-43.1%

Even With A 26% Surge, Cautious Investors Are Not Rewarding Obiz S.A.'s (EPA:ALBIZ) Performance Completely

Dec 31
Even With A 26% Surge, Cautious Investors Are Not Rewarding Obiz S.A.'s (EPA:ALBIZ) Performance Completely
ALISP
€2.08
ISPD Network
7D
-4.6%
1Y
-27.3%

The Market Lifts ISPD Network, S.A. (EPA:ALISP) Shares 35% But It Can Do More

Dec 28
The Market Lifts ISPD Network, S.A. (EPA:ALISP) Shares 35% But It Can Do More
ALINV
€0.78
Invibes Advertising
7D
-6.7%
1Y
-59.8%

Invibes Advertising N.V. (EPA:ALINV) Soars 25% But It's A Story Of Risk Vs Reward

Dec 23
Invibes Advertising N.V. (EPA:ALINV) Soars 25% But It's A Story Of Risk Vs Reward
DEC
€15.98
JCDecaux
7D
3.6%
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.
DKUPL
€28.80
ADLPartner
7D
3.6%
1Y
-19.3%
ALBLD
€16.90
Bilendi
7D
-6.9%
1Y
-4.8%
ALHOP
€13.05
Hopscotch Global PR Group
7D
-1.5%
1Y
-25.9%

Hopscotch Global PR Group's (EPA:ALHOP) Weak Earnings May Only Reveal A Part Of The Whole Picture

Oct 15
Hopscotch Global PR Group's (EPA:ALHOP) Weak Earnings May Only Reveal A Part Of The Whole Picture
ALKLA
€0.86
Klarsen
7D
-2.5%
1Y
-29.7%
ALDUX
€2.20
AdUX
7D
2.3%
1Y
60.6%
ALFUM
€6.75
Fill Up Media
7D
-1.5%
1Y
9.8%