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Caltagirone S.p.A. is a prominent Italian listed holding company overseeing one of the country's leading private industrial groups, with operations spanning cement production, infrastructure, publishing, real estate, and finance. Founded in 1892 as a cement manufacturer and transformed under family leadership since 1984 by Francesco Gaetano Caltagirone, it controls key subsidiaries including Cementir Holding, a global leader in white cement operating in 18 countries across four continents, and Caltagirone Editore, publisher of historic newspapers like Il Messaggero and Il Mattino. Additional entities such as unlisted Domus Italia and Vianini Lavori focus on real estate and major infrastructure projects, including high-speed railways and public works. The group generates substantial revenue primarily from cement, concrete, and aggregates, with significant presence in Italy and Denmark, alongside minority stakes in insurance and services firms. Headquartered in Rome, Caltagirone S.p.A. emphasizes long-term value creation, financial solidity, and geographical diversification, embodying Italy's entrepreneurial heritage in basic materials and diversified industries.
11.70% operating margin is respectable but not wide. ROIC at 5.48%. Suggests the business covers its cost of capital, but doesn't point to a wide moat.
Revenue grew 11.2%, still solid. Free cash flow declined 37% despite revenue growth, conversion is weakening.
Free cash flow declined 37% versus the prior year, cash generation momentum has weakened.
Profitability & Returns
Revenue (TTM)
€2.33B
▲ +11.2% YoY
Net Income (TTM)
€272M
▲ +5.8% YoY
Op. Margin
11.70%
▼ -0.7pp YoY
ROIC
5.48%
▼ -0.6pp YoY
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
FCF (TTM)
€256M
▼ -37.2% YoY
Op. Cash Flow (TTM)
€345M
▼ -35.0% YoY
Net Debt
-€564M
Net Cash Position
Cash & Equiv.
€845M
3Y CAGR: +6.7%
3Y CAGR: +4.9%
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