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French (CAC) Media Industry Analysis

UpdatedDec 30, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies31
  • 7D1.0%
  • 3M1.7%
  • 1Y-9.0%
  • YTD-10.1%

In the last week, Media has been flat. As for the longer term, the industry has declined 9.0% in the last year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 6.9% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 30 Dec 2025€36.7b€48.7b€1.7b12.4x21.4x0.8x
Thu, 27 Nov 2025€35.1b€48.7b€1.7b11.4x20.5x0.7x
Sat, 25 Oct 2025€36.9b€48.6b€1.7b12.1x21.5x0.8x
Mon, 22 Sep 2025€35.4b€48.8b€1.7b11.7x20.6x0.7x
Wed, 20 Aug 2025€35.6b€48.8b€1.8b11.7x20x0.7x
Fri, 18 Jul 2025€37.1b€47.6b€1.8b11.9x20.9x0.8x
Sun, 15 Jun 2025€39.2b€47.6b€1.8b12.5x22.1x0.8x
Tue, 13 May 2025€39.9b€47.6b€1.8b12.5x22.5x0.8x
Thu, 10 Apr 2025€34.2b€47.5b€1.8b11.5x19.2x0.7x
Sat, 08 Mar 2025€41.3b€47.3b€1.8b10.8x22.9x0.9x
Mon, 03 Feb 2025€40.6b€42.2b€2.2b11.1x18.2x1x
Wed, 01 Jan 2025€40.8b€37.1b€2.2b10.9x18.6x1.1x
Fri, 29 Nov 2024€47.8b€52.0b€2.6b11.1x18.5x0.9x
Sun, 27 Oct 2024€50.5b€52.0b€2.6b11.5x19.6x1x
Tue, 24 Sep 2024€51.3b€51.9b€2.6b13.2x19.8x1x
Thu, 22 Aug 2024€50.0b€51.9b€2.6b13.1x19.3x1x
Sat, 20 Jul 2024€53.1b€46.7b€3.0b15.5x17.6x1.1x
Mon, 17 Jun 2024€50.1b€46.1b€2.9b16.3x17.4x1.1x
Wed, 15 May 2024€54.2b€46.1b€2.9b17.7x18.9x1.2x
Fri, 12 Apr 2024€52.8b€46.0b€2.9b19x18.5x1.1x
Sun, 10 Mar 2024€50.6b€45.9b€2.8b17.9x17.8x1.1x
Tue, 06 Feb 2024€49.6b€44.5b€1.7b16.1x29.7x1.1x
Thu, 04 Jan 2024€46.3b€44.5b€1.7b16.1x27.8x1x
Sat, 02 Dec 2023€42.8b€44.5b€1.7b14.9x25.7x1x
Mon, 30 Oct 2023€40.0b€44.6b€1.6b13.5x24.7x0.9x
Wed, 27 Sep 2023€39.0b€44.5b€1.6b13.2x23.9x0.9x
Fri, 25 Aug 2023€40.0b€44.5b€1.6b13.6x24.5x0.9x
Sun, 23 Jul 2023€41.2b€43.7b€1.6b13.3x25.5x0.9x
Tue, 20 Jun 2023€42.5b€43.2b€1.5b14.3x27.8x1x
Thu, 18 May 2023€42.7b€43.1b€1.5b14.5x27.9x1x
Sat, 15 Apr 2023€44.8b€43.2b€1.5b15x29.2x1x
Mon, 13 Mar 2023€44.3b€43.1b€1.6b13.9x27.7x1x
Wed, 08 Feb 2023€45.2b€42.5b€2.1b13.7x21.4x1.1x
Fri, 06 Jan 2023€41.3b€41.1b€2.0b11.8x20.2x1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

20.2x


Total Market Cap: €41.3bTotal Earnings: €2.0bTotal Revenue: €41.1bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
French Media Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 22.4x20242025
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are relatively neutral on the French Media industry at the moment, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates to remain steady.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PE ratio of 22.4x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.95x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Media industry have declined 5.7% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 5.8% per year.
  • This means that although more sales are being generated, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased, which has decreased profits.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the French Telecom industry?

FR Market-0.014%
Telecom1.00%
Media0.99%
Cable and Satellite2.79%
Advertising1.08%
Publishing0.52%
Broadcasting0.46%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Publishing industry even though it's trading below its 3-year average PE ratio of 42.0x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 8.7%, which is lower than the prior year's growth of 87.3% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Cable and Satellite industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 64% over the next 5 years.
  • In contrast, the Advertising industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 5.0% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

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

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
PUB Publicis Groupe€89.301.0%
+€215.7m		-12.4%PE13.1x
DEC JCDecaux€15.501.0%
+€34.1m		3.3%PE13.7x
IPS Ipsos€34.222.3%
+€32.8m		-25.3%PE8.2x
ALHG Louis Hachette Group€1.531.8%
+€27.3m		2.8%PE41.1x
ETL Eutelsat Communications€1.692.8%
+€21.8m		-25.5%PS0.6x

Latest News

ETL
€1.69
Eutelsat Communications
7D
2.8%
1Y
-25.5%

ETL: Balance Sheet Strengthening Will Drive Future Upside Potential

Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Eutelsat Communications to €5.22 per share, reflecting slightly higher expected revenue growth and a marginally richer future earnings multiple, despite a small uptick in the assumed discount rate. What's in the News Completed a rights issue follow-on equity offering of approximately €670 million through the sale of about 496 million new common shares at €1.35, strengthening the balance sheet and funding growth plans (Key Developments) Closed a private placement of 207 million shares at €4 per share for gross proceeds of €828 million, adding further equity financing capacity (Key Developments) Confirmed financial guidance for fiscal 2025 to 2026 and 2028 to 2029, including targeted revenues of €1.5 billion to €1.7 billion by 2028 to 2029 and 50% year-on-year LEO revenue growth (Key Developments) Announced the appointment of Sébastien Rouge as Chief Financial Officer effective February 1, 2026, succeeding Christophe Caudrelier and signaling a renewed focus on financial resilience and strategic growth (Key Developments) Expanded and renewed strategic client partnerships, including a multi-year Greenland connectivity deal via OneWeb LEO, a renewed Latin American cinema distribution agreement with Cinecolor, and new technology collaborations with Clear Blue Technologies and 4iG for off-grid connectivity and the HUSAT satellite program (Key Developments) Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate, unchanged at €5.22 per share, indicating no net impact from the updated assumptions on the intrinsic valuation.
PUB
€89.30
Publicis Groupe
7D
1.0%
1Y
-12.4%

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.
TFI
€8.26
TF1
7D
1.0%
1Y
14.1%

TFI: Margin Upside And Cost Control Will Drive Bullish Re-Rating

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for TF1 down slightly to EUR 12.40 from EUR 13.50, despite a higher EUR 13.70 Street price target. This reflects modestly softer long term revenue growth assumptions, partly offset by a slightly improved profit margin outlook and a lower future P E multiple.
ALINV
€0.72
Invibes Advertising
7D
-19.6%
1Y
-61.6%

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Dec 23
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IPS
€34.22
Ipsos
7D
2.3%
1Y
-25.3%

IPS: Expanded Influentials Survey Reach Will Drive Long Term Margin Upside

Analysts have nudged their price target on Ipsos slightly higher to align with a more optimistic long term profit margin outlook and modestly stronger valuation multiples, even though assumptions for growth and discount rates were only fractionally adjusted. What's in the News Olivier Champourlier, currently Head of Group Controlling, has been appointed Interim Chief Financial Officer effective December 9, 2025, as current Group CFO Dan Lévy prepares to step down and pursue opportunities outside Ipsos.
DEC
€15.50
JCDecaux
7D
1.0%
1Y
3.3%

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.
MMT
€12.06
Métropole Télévision
7D
0.7%
1Y
8.6%

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Dec 14
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MMB
€18.58
Lagardere
7D
-0.2%
1Y
-6.1%
ALPRI
€7.00
Prismaflex International
7D
-3.4%
1Y
22.8%

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Dec 05
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ALHG
€1.53
Louis Hachette Group
7D
1.8%
1Y
2.8%

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Nov 27
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ALNMG
€0.71
NetMedia Group société anonyme
7D
-13.4%
1Y
-57.5%

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Nov 23
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NRG
€7.98
NRJ Group
7D
-1.5%
1Y
15.0%
HCO
€4.05
High
7D
8.3%
1Y
61.4%
ALHOP
€13.05
Hopscotch Global PR Group
7D
-2.6%
1Y
-27.3%

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Oct 15
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ALSRS
€0.0004
Sirius Media
7D
-20.0%
1Y
-96.8%
ALDUX
€1.96
AdUX
7D
-3.0%
1Y
34.7%