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French (CAC) Publishing Industry Analysis
UpdatedAug 23, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies6
- 7D1.4%
- 3M1.3%
- 1Y-5.9%
- YTDn/a
The Publishing industry has been flat over the last week, but Editions Du Signe has lost 38%. As for the longer term, the industry has declined 7.2% in the last year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 1.7% annually.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the French Publishing Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 23 Aug 2025 | €4.6b | €18.6b | €313.2m | 13.8x | 14.6x | 0.2x |
| Mon, 21 Jul 2025 | €4.7b | €18.2b | €182.2m | 17.6x | 25.7x | 0.3x |
| Wed, 18 Jun 2025 | €4.6b | €18.2b | €180.8m | 17.2x | 25.3x | 0.3x |
| Fri, 16 May 2025 | €4.4b | €18.2b | €180.8m | 17.3x | 24.4x | 0.2x |
| Sun, 13 Apr 2025 | €4.0b | €18.2b | €180.8m | 16.3x | 22.3x | 0.2x |
| Tue, 11 Mar 2025 | €4.3b | €18.2b | €180.8m | 17.2x | 23.7x | 0.2x |
| Thu, 06 Feb 2025 | €4.2b | €13.8b | €113.8m | 34x | 36.6x | 0.3x |
| Sat, 04 Jan 2025 | €4.3b | €8.6b | €73.8m | 22.9x | 57.9x | 0.5x |
| Mon, 02 Dec 2024 | €3.0b | €8.6b | €73.8m | 22.2x | 40.1x | 0.3x |
| Wed, 30 Oct 2024 | €3.1b | €8.6b | €73.8m | 22.8x | 41.3x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 27 Sep 2024 | €3.1b | €8.6b | €73.8m | 23.2x | 42.4x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 25 Aug 2024 | €3.1b | €8.6b | €73.8m | 22.4x | 41.9x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 23 Jul 2024 | €3.2b | €8.1b | €139.6m | 12.9x | 22.7x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 20 Jun 2024 | €3.0b | €8.1b | €138.2m | 12.1x | 21.5x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 18 May 2024 | €3.1b | €8.1b | €138.2m | 12.6x | 22.3x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 15 Apr 2024 | €2.9b | €8.1b | €137.1m | 21.1x | 21.4x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 13 Mar 2024 | €3.0b | €8.1b | €137.1m | 21.3x | 21.6x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 09 Feb 2024 | €2.8b | €7.7b | €214.1m | 12.7x | 12.9x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 07 Jan 2024 | €2.6b | €7.7b | €214.1m | 12x | 12.1x | 0.3x |
| Tue, 05 Dec 2023 | €2.6b | €7.7b | €214.1m | 11.8x | 12x | 0.3x |
| Thu, 02 Nov 2023 | €2.6b | €7.7b | €214.1m | 12.2x | 12.3x | 0.3x |
| Sat, 30 Sep 2023 | €2.7b | €7.7b | €213.8m | 12.5x | 12.6x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 28 Aug 2023 | €3.1b | €7.7b | €213.8m | 14.1x | 14.3x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 26 Jul 2023 | €3.1b | €7.0b | €123.8m | 24.3x | 24.8x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 23 Jun 2023 | €3.0b | €7.0b | €123.7m | 24.1x | 24.6x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 21 May 2023 | €3.1b | €6.9b | €123.2m | 24.8x | 25.4x | 0.5x |
| Tue, 18 Apr 2023 | €3.3b | €6.9b | €123.2m | 26.2x | 26.9x | 0.5x |
| Thu, 16 Mar 2023 | €2.8b | €6.9b | €123.2m | 22.4x | 23x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 11 Feb 2023 | €2.9b | €6.1b | €7.2m | 285.4x | 395.7x | 0.5x |
| Mon, 09 Jan 2023 | €2.8b | €6.1b | €7.2m | 283.7x | 393.3x | 0.5x |
| Wed, 07 Dec 2022 | €2.8b | €6.1b | €7.2m | 279.4x | 387.4x | 0.5x |
| Fri, 04 Nov 2022 | €2.4b | €6.1b | €7.9m | 240.4x | 305.9x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 02 Oct 2022 | €2.1b | €6.1b | €7.9m | 213.2x | 271.3x | 0.3x |
| Tue, 30 Aug 2022 | €2.2b | €6.1b | €7.9m | 218.8x | 278.9x | 0.4x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
278.9x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are pessimistic on the French Publishing 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 14.4x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 78.1x.
- The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.36x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Publishing industry have grown 241% per year over the last three years.
- Revenues for these companies have grown 45% 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 Publishing compare with similar industries?
| FR Market | 0.97% | |
| Telecom | 1.82% | |
| Media | 3.57% | |
| Publishing | 1.37% | |
| Cable and Satellite | 4.83% | |
| Advertising | 4.31% | |
| Broadcasting | 1.04% | |
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?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALHG Louis Hachette Group | €1.66 | 3.0% +€47.6m | n/a | PE16.5x | |
| MMB Lagardere | €20.65 | 0.5% +€14.2m | -5.9% | PE13.8x |