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Cairo Communication S.p.A. is an Italian media and publishing company headquartered in Milan, operating primarily in the communication services sector. Founded in 1995 by Urbano Cairo as Cairo Pubblicità, it has evolved into a key player offering diverse media-related services, including magazine publishing, television broadcasting, advertising brokerage, and digital content distribution. Through its Cairo Editore division, it publishes popular weeklies like Settimanale Di Più and Di Più TV, fortnightly supplements such as Cucina Mia and Enigmistica Più, and monthlies including Bell'Italia, Gardenia, and Natural Style. The company also manages television channels La7 and La7d, acquired in 2013, alongside significant stakes in RCS MediaGroup since 2016. As a multimedia advertising broker, Cairo Communication sells ad space across TV, print, digital platforms, stadiums, and third-party publishers, impacting advertising, broadcasting, and publishing industries. With around 2,910 employees and led by CEO Dr. Uberto Fornara, it integrates traditional and digital media, shaping content consumption trends and holding a vital position in Italy's evolving media landscape.
Operating margin is thin at 9.82%. Limited cushion if revenue slows or costs rise, not the profile of a wide-moat business.
Revenue declined 3.0% YoY. The question is whether this is cyclical or a structural shift.
Free cash flow declined 16% versus the prior year, cash generation momentum has weakened.
Profitability & Returns
Revenue (TTM)
€1.06B
▼ -3.0% YoY
Net Income (TTM)
€61M
▼ -11.8% YoY
Op. Margin
9.78%
▼ -0.4pp YoY
ROIC
6.67%
▼ -0.8pp YoY
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
FCF (FY)
€70M
▼ -16.2% YoY
Op. Cash Flow (FY)
€93M
▼ -22.3% YoY
Net Debt
€124M
Cash & Equiv.
€73M
3Y CAGR: -0.0%
3Y CAGR: +84.5%
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