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French (CAC) Advertising Industry Analysis

UpdatedJan 09, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies19
  • 7D-1.1%
  • 3M5.1%
  • 1Y-11.3%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Advertising industry has dropped 1.1%, driven by Publicis Groupe declining 1.7%. However, the industry is down 11% over the past year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 5.1% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 10 Jan 2026€27.3b€24.7b€2.2b11.9x12.5x1.1x
Mon, 08 Dec 2025€27.0b€24.8b€2.2b12.4x12.4x1.1x
Wed, 05 Nov 2025€26.6b€24.8b€2.2b12.5x12.2x1.1x
Fri, 03 Oct 2025€26.2b€24.9b€2.2b12.1x12x1.1x
Sun, 31 Aug 2025€25.2b€24.9b€2.2b11.9x11.5x1x
Tue, 29 Jul 2025€26.4b€24.8b€2.2b11.8x12x1.1x
Thu, 26 Jun 2025€29.3b€24.0b€2.2b11.2x13.4x1.2x
Sat, 24 May 2025€30.0b€24.0b€2.2b12.6x13.7x1.2x
Mon, 21 Apr 2025€27.0b€24.0b€2.2b12.4x12.4x1.1x
Wed, 19 Mar 2025€29.3b€23.8b€2.2b13.7x13.4x1.2x
Fri, 14 Feb 2025€32.3b€23.8b€2.2b12x14.9x1.4x
Sun, 12 Jan 2025€31.1b€23.1b€2.0b11.6x15.8x1.3x
Tue, 10 Dec 2024€32.2b€23.2b€2.0b11.3x16.3x1.4x
Thu, 07 Nov 2024€32.2b€23.2b€2.0b11.5x16.3x1.4x
Sat, 05 Oct 2024€31.8b€23.1b€2.0b13x16.1x1.4x
Mon, 02 Sep 2024€32.2b€23.1b€2.0b14.4x16.2x1.4x
Wed, 31 Jul 2024€31.9b€23.1b€2.0b14.6x16.1x1.4x
Fri, 28 Jun 2024€32.7b€22.3b€1.8b16.1x18.6x1.5x
Sun, 26 May 2024€35.0b€22.3b€1.8b17.1x19.9x1.6x
Tue, 23 Apr 2024€32.5b€22.2b€1.7b18.2x18.6x1.5x
Thu, 21 Mar 2024€31.8b€22.1b€1.7b17.4x18.4x1.4x
Sat, 17 Feb 2024€32.1b€22.0b€1.7b17.5x18.4x1.5x
Mon, 15 Jan 2024€28.7b€21.9b€1.7b17.9x16.6x1.3x
Wed, 13 Dec 2023€27.4b€22.0b€1.7b19x15.8x1.2x
Fri, 10 Nov 2023€24.5b€21.9b€1.7b17.9x14.1x1.1x
Sun, 08 Oct 2023€24.0b€21.9b€1.7b13.7x13.8x1.1x
Tue, 05 Sep 2023€24.7b€21.9b€1.7b15x14.2x1.1x
Thu, 03 Aug 2023€25.0b€21.9b€1.7b13.4x14.3x1.1x
Sat, 01 Jul 2023€25.4b€21.3b€1.6b14.2x15.5x1.2x
Mon, 29 May 2023€24.4b€21.3b€1.6b14.3x14.9x1.1x
Wed, 26 Apr 2023€26.0b€21.2b€1.6b15.6x15.9x1.2x
Fri, 24 Mar 2023€25.7b€21.2b€1.6b12.6x15.6x1.2x
Sun, 19 Feb 2023€27.2b€21.0b€1.6b13.7x16.6x1.3x
Tue, 17 Jan 2023€24.4b€19.4b€1.6b12.7x15.7x1.3x
Price to Earnings Ratio

15.7x


Total Market Cap: €24.4bTotal 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 Market1.20%
Telecom0.84%
Media-1.01%
Advertising-1.11%
Cable and Satellite10.90%
Publishing-1.60%
Broadcasting-2.16%
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

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%

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Jan 08
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ALNMG
€0.63
NetMedia Group société anonyme
7D
-5.7%
1Y
-65.9%

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Jan 07
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IPS
€34.54
Ipsos
7D
1.9%
1Y
-21.4%

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ALBIZ
€2.79
Obiz
7D
-8.2%
1Y
-43.1%

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ALISP
€2.08
ISPD Network
7D
-4.6%
1Y
-27.3%

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Dec 28
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PUB
€88.86
Publicis Groupe
7D
1.4%
1Y
-11.5%

PUB: Raised 2025 Guidance Will Drive Earnings Momentum And Share Price Upside

Analysts modestly raised their price target on Publicis Groupe to about EUR 97 from roughly EUR 95, citing improving revenue growth expectations, a slightly higher fair value estimate, and upgraded ratings that underscore confidence in the company’s earnings outlook, despite a marginally lower projected profit margin. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates reflect a more constructive stance on Publicis Groupe, with price targets nudged higher and ratings improving as analysts reassess the company’s earnings durability and growth prospects.
ALINV
€0.78
Invibes Advertising
7D
-6.7%
1Y
-59.8%

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Dec 23
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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%

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Oct 15
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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%