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La Française de l'Energie S.A. is a French independent multi-energy producer dedicated to achieving Net Zero emissions through local, low-carbon energy solutions. Specializing in the capture and valorization of mine gas from former mining basins in Hauts-de-France, Lorraine, Wallonia (Belgium), and other regions, the company transforms methane into strategic, clean gas, green electricity, and heat via short-circuit production models. It operates six sites, including five power-generation facilities with 12 MW installed cogeneration capacity and one gas grid injection site, while expanding into solar-thermal projects like France's largest such park in Creutzwald and photovoltaic developments on industrial brownfields. Revenue streams include electricity sales (around 70%), gas (25%), heat (1-2%), and emerging activities in biogas purification, liquefaction into Bio-GNL, Bio-CO2, and green hydrogen production. With subsidiaries like Gazonor and Cellcius, and ISO 9001 certification, La Française de l'Energie plays a key role in industrial ecology, reducing CO2 emissions—targeting one million tonnes avoided annually—and supporting Europe's ecological transition by replacing imported energy with territorial resources.
40.27% operating margin is above average. ROIC at 6.18%. Note that capital returns lag the margin, the business may be capital-intensive despite high margins.
Revenue declined 19.8% YoY. Margins deteriorated 5.5pp alongside, both lines moving the wrong way.
Free cash flow declined 60% versus the prior year, cash generation momentum has weakened. ROIC dropped from 11.34% to 6.18%, capital efficiency is deteriorating.
Profitability & Returns
Revenue (TTM)
€31M
▼ -19.8% YoY
Net Income (TTM)
€9M
▼ -22.8% YoY
Op. Margin
40.27%
▼ -5.5pp YoY
ROIC
6.18%
▼ -5.2pp YoY
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
FCF (TTM)
€5M
▼ -59.8% YoY
Op. Cash Flow (TTM)
€6M
▼ -66.6% YoY
Net Debt
€34M
Cash & Equiv.
€48M
3Y CAGR: +45.4%
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