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French (CAC) Publishing Industry Analysis
UpdatedJan 30, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies6
- 7D-2.4%
- 3M-6.2%
- 1Y7.3%
- YTDn/a
Over the last 7 days, the Publishing industry has dropped 2.4%, driven by declines in Lagardere and Louis Hachette Group of 1.9% and 3.5%, respectively. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 7.3%. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 26% per annum.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 30 Jan 2025 | €4.2b | €13.8b | €113.8m | 32.3x | 36.8x | 0.3x |
| Sat, 28 Dec 2024 | €4.2b | €8.6b | €73.8m | 21.5x | 56.9x | 0.5x |
| Mon, 25 Nov 2024 | €3.0b | €8.6b | €73.8m | 22.3x | 40.4x | 0.3x |
| Wed, 23 Oct 2024 | €3.0b | €8.6b | €73.8m | 22.6x | 41x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 20 Sep 2024 | €3.2b | €8.6b | €73.8m | 23.4x | 42.8x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 18 Aug 2024 | €3.1b | €8.6b | €73.8m | 22.5x | 42.3x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 16 Jul 2024 | €3.2b | €8.1b | €139.6m | 13x | 22.9x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 13 Jun 2024 | €3.1b | €8.1b | €138.2m | 12.4x | 22.1x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 11 May 2024 | €3.0b | €8.1b | €137.1m | 21.8x | 22.2x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 08 Apr 2024 | €3.0b | €8.1b | €137.1m | 21.4x | 21.8x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 06 Mar 2024 | €3.0b | €8.1b | €137.1m | 21.3x | 21.6x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 02 Feb 2024 | €2.6b | €7.7b | €214.1m | 12.1x | 12.2x | 0.3x |
| Sun, 31 Dec 2023 | €2.6b | €7.7b | €214.1m | 12x | 12.1x | 0.3x |
| Tue, 28 Nov 2023 | €2.6b | €7.7b | €214.1m | 12.2x | 12.3x | 0.3x |
| Thu, 26 Oct 2023 | €2.6b | €7.7b | €213.8m | 12.1x | 12.3x | 0.3x |
| Sat, 23 Sep 2023 | €2.9b | €7.7b | €213.8m | 13.2x | 13.4x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 21 Aug 2023 | €3.1b | €7.7b | €213.8m | 14.1x | 14.3x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 19 Jul 2023 | €3.0b | €7.0b | €123.8m | 23.7x | 24.2x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 16 Jun 2023 | €3.0b | €7.0b | €123.7m | 24.1x | 24.6x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 14 May 2023 | €3.1b | €6.9b | €123.2m | 24.2x | 24.8x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 11 Apr 2023 | €3.0b | €6.9b | €123.2m | 23.8x | 24.4x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 09 Mar 2023 | €2.9b | €6.9b | €123.2m | 23.3x | 23.9x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 04 Feb 2023 | €2.9b | €6.1b | €7.2m | 289.9x | 402x | 0.5x |
| Mon, 02 Jan 2023 | €2.8b | €6.1b | €7.2m | 281.7x | 390.5x | 0.5x |
| Wed, 30 Nov 2022 | €2.8b | €6.1b | €7.2m | 282.9x | 392.2x | 0.5x |
| Fri, 28 Oct 2022 | €2.4b | €6.1b | €7.9m | 242.5x | 308.5x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 25 Sep 2022 | €2.1b | €6.1b | €7.9m | 212.9x | 271x | 0.3x |
| Tue, 23 Aug 2022 | €2.3b | €6.1b | €7.9m | 232x | 295.6x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 21 Jul 2022 | €2.4b | €5.2b | -€105,097,454.00 | n/a | -23.3x | 0.5x |
| Sat, 18 Jun 2022 | €3.0b | €5.2b | -€105,247,538.00 | n/a | -28.4x | 0.6x |
| Mon, 16 May 2022 | €3.5b | €5.2b | -€105,247,538.00 | n/a | -33.3x | 0.7x |
| Wed, 13 Apr 2022 | €3.6b | €5.2b | -€104,521,775.00 | 20.3x | -34.1x | 0.7x |
| Fri, 11 Mar 2022 | €3.6b | €5.1b | -€104,521,775.00 | 24.3x | -34x | 0.7x |
| Sun, 06 Feb 2022 | €3.4b | €4.5b | -€403,521,775.00 | 19.2x | -8.4x | 0.8x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
-8.4x
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 36.8x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 75.8x.
- The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.65x.
Past Earnings Growth
- Total earnings for the Publishing industry have gone up over the last three years, and the industry is now profitable. Revenues have grown 45% per year.
- This means that more sales are being generated by the industry overall, and subsequently profits are increasing too.
Industry Comparison
How does French Publishing compare with similar industries?
| FR Market | 0.74% | |
| Telecom | 0.86% | |
| Media | 0.56% | |
| Publishing | -2.38% | |
| Advertising | 1.39% | |
| Broadcasting | 0.23% | |
| Cable and Satellite | -11.09% | |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MMB Lagardere | €20.05 | 0.3% +€7.0m | 7.9% | PE38.1x | |
| MLNMA Nicolas Miguet et Associes | €0.063 | 5.0% +€32.7k | -58.0% | PS5x | |
| MLEDS Editions Du Signe | €0.13 | 4.2% +€7.1k | -30.6% | n/a |