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Rating:70Outperform
Price Target:
€21.00
▲(12.30% Upside)
Action:Upgraded
Date:08/06/26
The score is supported primarily by solid financial performance (steady operating profitability, improved leverage, and strong cash flow conversion) and constructive technical trend/momentum (price above key moving averages with positive MACD). The main offset is valuation risk from the very high P/E, only partly mitigated by the 4.31% dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Strong cash conversion
High free cash flow conversion demonstrates durable earnings quality and recurring cash generation. Over 2–6 months this supports dividend funding, opportunistic M&A or buybacks, and reduces refinancing risk, improving financial flexibility despite cyclical revenues.
Negative Factors
Uneven growth
Material year-to-year variability in revenue complicates forecasting and capital allocation. For stakeholders, inconsistent top-line performance raises execution risk across geographies or service lines and can limit predictability of earnings and dividends.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strong cash conversion
High free cash flow conversion demonstrates durable earnings quality and recurring cash generation. Over 2–6 months this supports dividend funding, opportunistic M&A or buybacks, and reduces refinancing risk, improving financial flexibility despite cyclical revenues.
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Havas NV (HAVAS) vs. iShares MSCI Netherlands ETF (EWN)
Market Cap
€1.79B
Dividend Yield4.52%
Average Volume (3M)85.23K
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.8
Beta (1Y)1.16
Revenue Growth0.55%
EPS Growth14.52%
CountryNL
Employees22,960
SectorGeneral
Sector StrengthN/A
IndustryAdvertising Agencies
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.02
Shares Outstanding99,181,150
10 Day Avg. Volume64,092
30 Day Avg. Volume85,231
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.68
Price to Book (P/B)0.93
Price to Sales (P/S)0.58
P/FCF Ratio5.13
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€22.00Price Target Upside17.65% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)2.16
Revenue Forecast (FY)€2.86B
Havas NV Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Havas SA, operating through its global network of subsidiaries, delivers extensive communication services across France and worldwide. The company's diverse portfolio includes a broad range of creative solutions, such as crafting advertising campa...
How the Company Makes Money
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Havas NV Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
74
Positive
Cash Flow
81
Very Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 2.92B | 2.91B | 2.86B | 2.87B | 2.77B | 2.34B |
| Gross Profit | 2.75B | 2.78B | 2.74B | 2.69B | 2.59B | 2.24B |
| EBITDA | 694.00M | 423.00M | 415.00M | 369.00M | 425.00M | 335.00M |
| Net Income | 199.00M | 189.00M | 173.00M | 167.00M | 171.00M | 113.00M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 6.84B | 6.56B | 6.68B | 6.90B | 6.80B | 6.81B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 314.00M | 300.00M | 241.00M | 327.00M | 353.00M | 778.00M |
| Total Debt | 663.00M | 371.00M | 323.00M | 374.00M | 434.00M | 855.00M |
| Total Liabilities | 4.98B | 4.72B | 4.77B | 4.94B | 4.91B | 5.07B |
| Stockholders Equity | 1.83B | 1.81B | 1.88B | 1.93B | 1.86B | 1.70B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 330.00M | 327.00M | 208.00M | 306.00M | 333.00M | 306.00M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 380.00M | 363.00M | 242.00M | 341.00M | 370.00M | 332.00M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -145.00M | -53.00M | 82.00M | -94.00M | -184.00M | -16.00M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -283.00M | -168.00M | -447.00M | -242.00M | -638.00M | 76.00M |
Havas NV Technical Analysis
Neutral
18.70
Price Trends
18.57
Negative
17.52
Positive
16.38
Positive
Market Momentum
-0.10
Positive
39.83
Neutral
23.52
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For NL:HAVAS, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 18.7 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 18.50, above the 50-day MA of 18.57, and above the 200-day MA of 16.38, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.10 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 39.83 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 23.52 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for NL:HAVAS.
Havas NV Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (55)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
70 Outperform | €1.79B | 8.76 | ― | 4.52% | 0.55% | 14.52% | |
69 Neutral | €3.67B | 17.64 | ― | 14.93% | 6.76% | -1.76% | |
55 Neutral | $6.65B | 3.83 | -15.92% | 6.20% | 10.91% | 7.18% | |
46 Neutral | €107.60M | -8.46 | ― | ― | 0.08% | -2.81% | |
41 Neutral | €116.67M | -3.47 | ― | ― | -3.97% | -20.20% |
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