Is Publicis (PUB) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 29.7% / 30% | 22.1% / 30% | 83.5% / 30% | 0.71% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 29.7% / 33% | 22.1% / 33% | 83.5% / 33% | 0.71% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 14.1% / 33% | 10.5% / 33% | 39.8% / 33% | 0.71% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 29.7% / 33% | 22.1% / 33% | 83.5% / 33% | 0.71% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 14.1% / 33% | 10.5% / 33% | 39.8% / 50% | 0.71% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 44.9% | |
| Operating Margin | 13.9% | |
| Net Margin | 9.5% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 15.5% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 3.8% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $2.9B |
| Free Cash Flow | $2.7B |
| Total Debt | $5.7B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 54.3 |
| Current Ratio | 1.0 |
| Total Assets | $40.0B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | EUR 69.62 |
| 50-Day MA | EUR 76.46 |
| 200-Day MA | EUR 82.68 |
| Avg Volume | 725K |
| Beta | 0.5 |
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52-Week Range
EUR 68.14
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About Publicis (PUB)
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 services. Publicis Groupe S.A. was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Paris, France.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Publicis (PUB) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Publicis is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is Publicis's debt ratio?
Publicis's debt ratio is 29.7% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 14.1%.
What are Publicis's key financial metrics?
Publicis has a market capitalization of $17.1B, trailing P/E ratio of 10.5, and revenue of $17.4B. The company maintains a gross margin of 44.9% and a net margin of 9.5%. Return on equity stands at 15.5%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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