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Aurea SA is a French company specializing in waste management and recycling within the circular economy sector. Founded in 1892 and headquartered in Paris, it leads Europe in recycling black motor oils, manufacturing remould tyres from used tyres, and recycling rigid PVC. The company also processes complex plastics and packaging, refines and recycles aluminium, produces copper alloys, and treats specialized wastes including zinc, lead, cadmium, and mercury-contaminated materials. Operating through subsidiaries like Compagnie Francaise Eco Huile for oil recycling and Roll Gom for tyre treatment, Aurea SA employs around 570 people and generates annual revenue exceeding €220 million. Its activities span petroleum derivatives, non-ferrous metals, rubber development, and chemical-pharmaceutical recycling, emphasizing sustainable development and environmental protection. Aurea SA plays a vital role in the industrials and commercial services sectors by consolidating SMEs focused on resource recovery and decontamination, contributing to Europe's transition toward a greener economy through internal innovation and strategic acquisitions.
The business is unprofitable at the operating level (-6.61% margin). The thesis depends entirely on whether and when it reaches sustainable profitability.
Revenue declined 9.1% YoY. Margins deteriorated 8.4pp alongside, both lines moving the wrong way.
Free cash flow declined 58% versus the prior year, cash generation momentum has weakened. ROIC dropped from 1.69% to -9.67%, capital efficiency is deteriorating.
Profitability & Returns
Revenue (TTM)
€223M
▼ -9.1% YoY
Net Income (TTM)
-€5M
▼ -611.6% YoY
Op. Margin
-6.61%
▼ -8.4pp YoY
ROIC
-9.67%
▼ -11.4pp YoY
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
FCF (TTM)
€3M
▼ -58.3% YoY
Op. Cash Flow (TTM)
€12M
▼ -22.8% YoY
Net Debt
€10M
Cash & Equiv.
€37M
3Y CAGR: -4.2%
3Y CAGR: +33.1%
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