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French (CAC) Publishing Industry Analysis
UpdatedNov 20, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies6
- 7D-2.3%
- 3M-11.0%
- 1Y-10.6%
- YTDn/a
In the last week, Publishing has been flat. Unfortunately though, the industry is down 7.7% over the past 12 months. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 8.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 22 Nov 2025 | €4.1b | €18.6b | €250.2m | 12.6x | 16.4x | 0.2x |
| Mon, 20 Oct 2025 | €4.1b | €18.6b | €250.2m | 12.4x | 16.3x | 0.2x |
| Wed, 17 Sep 2025 | €4.4b | €18.6b | €250.2m | 13.4x | 17.6x | 0.2x |
| Fri, 15 Aug 2025 | €4.5b | €18.4b | €226.2m | 13.6x | 19.8x | 0.2x |
| Sun, 13 Jul 2025 | €4.8b | €18.2b | €182.2m | 18.1x | 26.3x | 0.3x |
| Tue, 10 Jun 2025 | €4.5b | €18.2b | €180.8m | 17.1x | 25.2x | 0.2x |
| Thu, 08 May 2025 | €4.2b | €18.2b | €180.8m | 16.5x | 23.2x | 0.2x |
| Sat, 05 Apr 2025 | €4.0b | €18.2b | €180.8m | 16.3x | 22.3x | 0.2x |
| Mon, 03 Mar 2025 | €4.4b | €18.2b | €180.8m | 17.5x | 24.1x | 0.2x |
| Wed, 29 Jan 2025 | €4.2b | €13.8b | €113.8m | 33.1x | 36.7x | 0.3x |
| Fri, 27 Dec 2024 | €4.2b | €8.6b | €73.8m | 21.6x | 56.7x | 0.5x |
| Sun, 24 Nov 2024 | €3.0b | €8.6b | €73.8m | 22.3x | 40.4x | 0.3x |
| Tue, 22 Oct 2024 | €3.0b | €8.6b | €73.8m | 22.5x | 40.8x | 0.3x |
| Thu, 19 Sep 2024 | €3.2b | €8.6b | €73.8m | 23.4x | 42.9x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 17 Aug 2024 | €3.1b | €8.6b | €73.8m | 22.5x | 42.3x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 15 Jul 2024 | €3.2b | €8.1b | €139.6m | 13x | 23x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 12 Jun 2024 | €3.1b | €8.1b | €138.2m | 12.5x | 22.1x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 10 May 2024 | €3.0b | €8.1b | €137.1m | 21.8x | 22.1x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 07 Apr 2024 | €3.0b | €8.1b | €137.1m | 21.4x | 21.8x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 05 Mar 2024 | €2.9b | €8.1b | €137.1m | 21.1x | 21.4x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 01 Feb 2024 | €2.6b | €7.7b | €214.1m | 12.1x | 12.2x | 0.3x |
| Sat, 30 Dec 2023 | €2.6b | €7.7b | €214.1m | 12x | 12.1x | 0.3x |
| Mon, 27 Nov 2023 | €2.6b | €7.7b | €214.1m | 12.2x | 12.3x | 0.3x |
| Wed, 25 Oct 2023 | €2.6b | €7.7b | €213.8m | 12.2x | 12.3x | 0.3x |
| Fri, 22 Sep 2023 | €2.9b | €7.7b | €213.8m | 13.2x | 13.4x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 20 Aug 2023 | €3.1b | €7.7b | €213.8m | 14.1x | 14.3x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 18 Jul 2023 | €3.0b | €7.0b | €123.8m | 23.7x | 24.2x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 15 Jun 2023 | €3.1b | €7.0b | €123.7m | 24.6x | 25.1x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 13 May 2023 | €3.1b | €6.9b | €123.2m | 24.2x | 24.8x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 10 Apr 2023 | €3.0b | €6.9b | €123.2m | 23.8x | 24.4x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 08 Mar 2023 | €3.0b | €6.9b | €123.2m | 23.3x | 23.9x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 03 Feb 2023 | €2.9b | €6.1b | €7.2m | 288.5x | 400.1x | 0.5x |
| Sun, 01 Jan 2023 | €2.8b | €6.1b | €7.2m | 281.7x | 391.3x | 0.5x |
| Tue, 29 Nov 2022 | €2.7b | €6.1b | €7.2m | 267.7x | 371.2x | 0.4x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
371.2x
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 16.5x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 56.3x.
- The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.35x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Publishing industry have grown 226% 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 | -2.90% | |
| Telecom | -4.43% | |
| Media | -4.44% | |
| Publishing | -2.29% | |
| Broadcasting | 0.016% | |
| Cable and Satellite | -1.83% | |
| Advertising | -5.55% | |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MLNMA Nicolas Miguet et Associes | €0.05 | 147.5% +€321.6k | -34.0% | PS3.6x |