Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio -279.6x · EV/EBITDA 9.3x · ROE -0.6%. (1996–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $20.7B | $16.5B | $17.1B | $17.4B | $16.9B | $15.8B | $13.5B | $17.9B | $16.7B | $17.0B | $20.4B |
| Enterprise Value | $26.6B | $22.4B | $19.6B | $19.5B | $19.3B | $17.4B | $14.8B | $20.0B | $17.9B | $18.2B | $22.3B |
| P/E Ratio → | -279.59 | — | 11.53 | 12.52 | 12.83 | 11.22 | 14.27 | 13.37 | 12.56 | 15.66 | 17.81 |
| P/S Ratio | 1.20 | 0.96 | 1.09 | 1.19 | 1.18 | 1.11 | 1.02 | 1.20 | 1.09 | 1.12 | 1.32 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.18 | 1.27 | 3.30 | 3.76 | 4.06 | 4.19 | 3.77 | 5.30 | 5.37 | 5.40 | 7.65 |
| P/FCF | 7.43 | 5.93 | 10.73 | 12.97 | 19.90 | 12.35 | 8.18 | 10.20 | 10.92 | 9.12 | 11.53 |
| P/OCF | 7.05 | 5.63 | 9.86 | 12.25 | 18.22 | 8.12 | 7.82 | 9.64 | 9.68 | 8.42 | 10.54 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.30 | 1.25 | 1.33 | 1.35 | 1.21 | 1.12 | 1.34 | 1.17 | 1.19 | 1.45 |
| EV / EBITDA | 9.30 | 7.84 | 7.58 | 8.42 | 7.99 | 7.35 | 7.65 | 8.50 | 7.56 | 7.68 | 9.69 |
| EV / EBIT | 10.29 | 40.86 | 8.26 | 8.82 | 8.96 | 7.89 | 9.12 | 9.19 | 8.27 | 8.61 | 10.87 |
| EV / FCF | — | 8.05 | 12.32 | 14.51 | 22.76 | 13.56 | 8.98 | 11.41 | 11.73 | 9.72 | 12.63 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 17.3% | 17.3% | 17.5% | 17.0% | 18.0% | 17.7% | 15.8% | 16.9% | 16.7% | 16.5% | 15.9% |
| Operating Margin | 15.0% | 15.0% | 15.0% | 14.3% | 15.4% | 15.0% | 13.0% | 14.2% | 13.8% | 13.6% | 13.0% |
| Net Profit Margin | -0.3% | -0.3% | 9.4% | 9.5% | 9.1% | 9.8% | 7.2% | 9.0% | 8.7% | 7.1% | 7.5% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | -0.6% | -0.6% | 30.2% | 31.6% | 32.8% | 38.0% | 27.4% | 41.3% | 42.4% | 37.5% | 41.4% |
| ROA | -0.1% | -0.1% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 4.7% | 5.0% | 3.5% | 5.2% | 5.4% | 4.5% | 5.1% |
| ROIC | 14.5% | 14.5% | 24.4% | 23.8% | 27.7% | 31.5% | 24.7% | 32.4% | 36.6% | 35.2% | 31.8% |
| ROCE | 13.5% | 13.5% | 18.7% | 17.7% | 18.2% | 17.7% | 15.0% | 21.1% | 22.0% | 22.0% | 23.6% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.98 | 0.98 | 1.33 | 1.40 | 1.61 | 1.82 | 1.94 | 1.90 | 1.57 | 1.56 | 1.86 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 4.46 | 4.46 | 2.65 | 2.81 | 2.77 | 2.91 | 3.58 | 2.73 | 2.07 | 2.08 | 2.15 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.45 | 0.49 | 0.45 | 0.58 | 0.41 | 0.37 | 0.63 | 0.40 | 0.36 | 0.73 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 2.06 | 2.06 | 0.98 | 0.89 | 1.00 | 0.66 | 0.68 | 0.90 | 0.52 | 0.48 | 0.85 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 2.12 | 1.59 | 1.54 | 2.85 | 1.22 | 0.80 | 1.21 | 0.81 | 0.60 | 1.10 |
| Interest Coverage | 2.09 | 2.09 | 9.58 | 10.12 | 10.33 | 10.48 | 7.58 | 9.14 | 8.95 | 9.40 | 9.78 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | 0.93 | 1.00 | 0.95 | 0.97 | 0.98 | 1.00 | 0.91 | 0.90 | 0.93 | 0.91 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.81 | 0.81 | 0.90 | 0.86 | 0.89 | 0.91 | 0.93 | 0.83 | 0.82 | 0.86 | 0.83 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.29 | 0.33 | 0.36 | 0.27 | 0.24 | 0.25 | 0.22 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.32 | 0.53 | 0.52 | 0.53 | 0.50 | 0.48 | 0.56 | 0.62 | 0.61 | 0.67 |
| Inventory Turnover | 4.19 | 4.19 | 7.98 | 9.08 | 9.34 | 9.79 | 10.08 | 9.88 | 10.96 | 11.48 | 11.52 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 304.27 | 215.01 | 215.14 | 206.83 | 216.42 | 216.53 | 191.10 | 183.00 | 193.18 | 177.82 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.6% | 3.3% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 3.4% | 3.7% | 4.2% | 3.2% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | 37.3% | 40.4% | 44.7% | 42.4% | 59.2% | 42.1% | 41.4% | 47.3% | 44.0% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | — | — | 8.7% | 8.0% | 7.8% | 8.9% | 7.0% | 7.5% | 8.0% | 6.4% | 5.6% |
| FCF Yield | 13.5% | 16.9% | 9.3% | 7.7% | 5.0% | 8.1% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 9.2% | 11.0% | 8.7% |
| Buyback Yield | 3.4% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 3.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 3.4% | 3.5% | 3.3% | 3.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 7.0% | 7.6% | 5.4% | 6.5% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 5.8% | 6.6% | 6.8% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $205M | $199M | $201M | $207M | $216M | $216M | $221M | $228M | $234M | $239M |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying OMC stock.
Omnicom Group Inc.'s current P/E ratio is -279.6x. The historical average is 20.0x.
Omnicom Group Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 9.3x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 10.0x.
Omnicom Group Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is -0.6%. The historical average is 26.8%.
Based on historical data, Omnicom Group Inc. is trading at a P/E of -279.6x. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Omnicom Group Inc.'s current dividend yield is 3.55%.
Omnicom Group Inc. has 17.3% gross margin and 15.0% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
Omnicom Group Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 4.5x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
Negative net margin anomaly
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Margin Disconnect Signals One-Time Distortion
According to the latest quarterly data, Omnicom's operating margin of 14.1% in 2026Q2 remains healthy, yet the TTM net margin of -0.3% suggests a non-operating charge is masking underlying earning power.
The gap between operating margin (14.1%) and net margin (8.9%) in 2026Q2 is unusually wide, implying a significant below-the-line item. The TTM net margin of -0.3% contrasts sharply with the 2024Q4 net margin of 10.4%, indicating a one-time impairment or tax charge rather than a structural deterioration. Investors should monitor whether this anomaly reverses in subsequent quarters, as the operating margin suggests the core business remains profitable.
ROIC Recovery Tempered by Acquisition Drag
Based on reported figures, Omnicom's ROIC improved to 3.9% in 2026Q2 from 3.1% in 2026Q1, but remains below the 6.2% peak in 2024Q4, suggesting recent acquisitions have yet to generate accretive returns.
The sequential improvement in ROIC is encouraging, yet the decline from 6.2% in 2024Q4 to 3.9% in 2026Q2 indicates that the capital base has expanded faster than operating income. The negative ROE of -0.6% TTM, driven by the net loss, further highlights that recent M&A has not been immediately value-accretive. If the integration of Flywheel Digital and other acquisitions does not drive margin expansion, ROIC may remain suppressed relative to historical levels.
Negative CCC Masks Working Capital Leverage
As reported in the latest quarterly data, Omnicom's cash conversion cycle improved to -69 days in 2026Q2, driven by a DPO of 313 days, indicating the company is effectively using supplier financing to fund operations.
The negative CCC, which has persisted for ten quarters, reflects Omnicom's ability to collect from clients (DSO ~180 days) well before paying suppliers (DPO ~313 days). This structural advantage provides a source of low-cost funding, but the widening DPO may also signal stretched supplier relationships. The slight improvement in DSO from 194 to 180 days suggests better collection efficiency, though the high DSO remains a sector characteristic given the nature of media buying.
Leverage Creeps Higher on Acquisition Debt
According to the balance sheet data, Omnicom's debt-to-equity rose to 1.11 in 2026Q2 from 0.98 in 2025Q4, while interest coverage fell to 7.75x, indicating increased debt service burden from acquisition financing.
The rise in D/E, coupled with a decline in interest coverage from 10.96x in 2024Q4 to 7.75x in 2026Q2, suggests that the Flywheel acquisition has added leverage without commensurate earnings growth. The D/EBITDA of 10.45x is elevated relative to peers like IPG (7.52x), implying a higher risk profile. While coverage remains adequate, investors should monitor whether cash flows can service this debt as interest rates evolve.
Liquidity Buffer Thins Below Unity
Based on the latest balance sheet, Omnicom's current ratio slipped to 0.92 in 2026Q2, down from 1.00 in 2024Q4, with cash declining to $3.3B, suggesting a tighter liquidity position against short-term obligations.
A current ratio below 1.0 indicates that current liabilities exceed current assets, which is typical for agency holding companies given their negative working capital cycle. However, the decline from 1.00 to 0.92, combined with a drop in cash from $4.3B to $3.3B, suggests reduced buffer. The quick ratio of 0.78 further highlights limited inventory-free liquidity, though the negative CCC partially mitigates the risk by providing ongoing cash inflows.
Misapplied P/E Obscures True Earnings Power
The most commonly misapplied ratio for Omnicom is the P/E, which is distorted by the TTM net loss, making the forward P/E of 8.34 a more reliable indicator of normalized earnings potential.
The trailing P/E of -324.22 is meaningless given the negative TTM net margin, yet investors may overreact to this figure. The forward P/E of 8.34, based on analyst estimates, suggests the market is pricing in a recovery in earnings. A more appropriate metric is EV/EBITDA, which at 10.45x (forward 8.09x) reflects the company's operating performance independent of capital structure and one-time charges. Investors should focus on EV/EBITDA and forward earnings to assess valuation, rather than the distorted trailing P/E.