Publicis Groupe SA (PUB) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Publicis Groupe SA (PUB) has net assets worth €10.42 Billion EUR as of December 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (€40.01 Billion) and total liabilities (€29.59 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | €10.42 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 26.05% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 13.3% |
| 5-Year Change | 21.85% |
| 10-Year Change | 71.87% |
| Growth Volatility | 67.3 |
Publicis Groupe SA - Net Assets Trend (1998–2025)
This chart illustrates how Publicis Groupe SA's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Publicis Groupe SA (1998–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Publicis Groupe SA from 1998 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | €10.42 Billion | -5.55% |
| 2024-12-31 | €11.04 Billion | +13.21% |
| 2023-12-31 | €9.75 Billion | +1.54% |
| 2022-12-31 | €9.60 Billion | +12.22% |
| 2021-12-31 | €8.55 Billion | +19.48% |
| 2020-12-31 | €7.16 Billion | -3.14% |
| 2019-12-31 | €7.39 Billion | +7.87% |
| 2018-12-31 | €6.85 Billion | +15.02% |
| 2017-12-31 | €5.96 Billion | -1.76% |
| 2016-12-31 | €6.07 Billion | -7.87% |
| 2015-12-31 | €6.58 Billion | +7.65% |
| 2014-12-31 | €6.12 Billion | +19.13% |
| 2013-12-31 | €5.13 Billion | +10.15% |
| 2012-12-31 | €4.66 Billion | +18.54% |
| 2011-12-31 | €3.93 Billion | +16.23% |
| 2010-12-31 | €3.38 Billion | +19.17% |
| 2009-12-31 | €2.84 Billion | +20.77% |
| 2008-12-31 | €2.35 Billion | +5.62% |
| 2007-12-31 | €2.23 Billion | +5.59% |
| 2006-12-31 | €2.11 Billion | +0.15% |
| 2005-12-31 | €2.10 Billion | +127.27% |
| 2004-12-31 | €925.79 Million | +18.73% |
| 2003-12-31 | €779.74 Million | -51.35% |
| 2002-12-31 | €1.60 Billion | +330.87% |
| 2001-12-31 | €372.01 Million | -1.30% |
| 2000-12-31 | €376.92 Million | +5.28% |
| 1998-12-31 | €358.00 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Publicis Groupe SA's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 808000000000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | €8.08 Billion | 77.34% |
| Common Stock | €102.00 Million | 0.98% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | €-1.02 Billion | -9.74% |
| Other Components | €3.28 Billion | 31.43% |
| Total Equity | €10.45 Billion | 100.00% |
Publicis Groupe SA Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Publicis Groupe SA ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Divi's Laboratories Limited
NSE:DIVISLAB
|
$17.88 Billion |
|
JD HEALTH INTL LTD
F:8ZN
|
$17.90 Billion |
|
Merck KGaA
XETRA:MRK
|
$17.91 Billion |
|
MERCK Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien
IL:0O14
|
$17.92 Billion |
|
Somnigroup International Inc.
NYSE:SGI
|
$17.84 Billion |
|
NN Group NV
AS:NN
|
$17.82 Billion |
|
Techtronic Industries Company Limited
F:TIB1
|
$17.78 Billion |
|
QXO, Inc.
NYSE:QXO
|
$17.71 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Publicis Groupe SA's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 11,060,000,000 to 10,447,000,000, a change of -613,000,000 (-5.5%).
- Net income of 1,653,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 903,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 147,000,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 8,693,000,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 7,477,000,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | €1.65 Billion | +15.82% |
| Dividends Paid | €903.00 Million | -8.64% |
| Share Repurchases | €147.00 Million | -1.41% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | €-8.69 Billion | -83.21% |
| Other Changes | €7.48 Billion | +71.57% |
| Total Change | €- | -5.54% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Publicis Groupe SA's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 1.95x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 21.45x to 1.95x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-12-31 | €3.74 | €80.24 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | €2.71 | €80.24 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | €2.02 | €80.24 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | €9.93 | €80.24 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | €3.03 | €80.24 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | €3.76 | €80.24 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | €8.91 | €80.24 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | €8.66 | €80.24 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | €9.18 | €80.24 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | €10.51 | €80.24 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | €12.74 | €80.24 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | €14.27 | €80.24 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | €16.44 | €80.24 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | €20.58 | €80.24 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | €22.70 | €80.24 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | €26.72 | €80.24 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | €29.01 | €80.24 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | €27.09 | €80.24 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | €25.82 | €80.24 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | €29.22 | €80.24 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | €31.28 | €80.24 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | €29.69 | €80.24 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | €34.12 | €80.24 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | €37.99 | €80.24 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | €38.54 | €80.24 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | €43.62 | €80.24 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | €41.24 | €80.24 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Publicis Groupe SA utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 15.82%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 9.50%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.43x
- • Equity Multiplier: 3.83x
- Recent ROE (15.82%) is below the historical average (16.88%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 14.97% | 5.52% | 0.53x | 5.11x | €15.60 Million |
| 2000 | 42.35% | 7.14% | 0.43x | 13.84x | €96.78 Million |
| 2001 | 53.57% | 6.22% | 0.50x | 17.32x | €123.41 Million |
| 2002 | 9.77% | 5.01% | 0.27x | 7.31x | €-3.53 Million |
| 2003 | 20.70% | 3.89% | 0.36x | 14.98x | €77.58 Million |
| 2004 | 23.81% | 5.48% | 0.39x | 11.04x | €121.50 Million |
| 2005 | 18.52% | 9.36% | 0.35x | 5.63x | €177.47 Million |
| 2006 | 21.31% | 10.11% | 0.38x | 5.59x | €235.26 Million |
| 2007 | 21.66% | 10.19% | 0.38x | 5.57x | €256.20 Million |
| 2008 | 19.27% | 9.50% | 0.40x | 5.11x | €215.00 Million |
| 2009 | 14.33% | 8.91% | 0.36x | 4.53x | €121.70 Million |
| 2010 | 15.65% | 9.71% | 0.36x | 4.45x | €189.90 Million |
| 2011 | 15.39% | 10.32% | 0.35x | 4.22x | €210.20 Million |
| 2012 | 15.98% | 11.15% | 0.40x | 3.60x | €275.70 Million |
| 2013 | 15.54% | 11.39% | 0.41x | 3.36x | €282.50 Million |
| 2014 | 11.83% | 9.92% | 0.35x | 3.39x | €111.40 Million |
| 2015 | 13.74% | 9.38% | 0.38x | 3.88x | €245.40 Million |
| 2016 | -8.70% | -5.41% | 0.39x | 4.11x | €-1.13 Billion |
| 2017 | 14.47% | 9.24% | 0.39x | 3.99x | €266.40 Million |
| 2018 | 13.41% | 9.24% | 0.37x | 3.95x | €233.70 Million |
| 2019 | 11.36% | 7.64% | 0.34x | 4.41x | €100.90 Million |
| 2020 | 8.02% | 5.34% | 0.36x | 4.20x | €-142.20 Million |
| 2021 | 11.96% | 8.75% | 0.36x | 3.82x | €168.20 Million |
| 2022 | 12.68% | 8.61% | 0.40x | 3.73x | €258.50 Million |
| 2023 | 13.40% | 8.86% | 0.40x | 3.75x | €333.20 Million |
| 2024 | 14.99% | 10.34% | 0.40x | 3.60x | €552.00 Million |
| 2025 | 15.82% | 9.50% | 0.43x | 3.83x | €608.30 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Publicis Groupe SA's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Advertising Agencies industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Advertising Agencies
- Average net assets among peers: $7,822,539
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 4.43%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Publicis Groupe SA (PUB) | €10.42 Billion | 14.97% | 2.84x | $17.87 Billion |
| Acheter Louer (ALALO) | $206.00K | 0.00% | 5.27x | $41.76K |
| Obiz Concept SAS (ALBIZ) | $830.15K | 9.40% | 5.72x | $13.28 Million |
| Bilendi (ALBLD) | $22.55 Million | 3.40% | 0.51x | $60.49 Million |
| ALDUX (ALDUX) | $-3.51 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $10.22 Million |
| Fill Up Media SA (ALFUM) | $650.79K | 17.45% | 13.14x | $19.24 Million |
| Hopscotch Groupe S.A. (ALHOP) | $12.77 Million | 9.03% | 5.41x | $36.51 Million |
| Invibes Advertising NV (ALINV) | $5.88 Million | -12.53% | 1.83x | $4.27 Million |
| ISPD Network S.A. (ALISP) | $16.05 Million | 7.37% | 0.36x | $30.90 Million |
| Klarsen SA (ALKLA) | $16.64 Million | -2.84% | 0.72x | $3.41 Million |
| Netmedia Group S.A. (ALNMG) | $6.17 Million | 12.99% | 2.43x | $2.49 Million |
About Publicis Groupe SA
Publicis Groupe S.A., together with its subsidiaries, provides marketing, communications, and digital business transformation services in North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East. The company offers power of one; publicis communications; publicis sapient; publicis media; publicis health; and other services. It also provides healthcare communication servi… Read more