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Valeo SE is a French multinational automotive supplier specializing in the design, production, and sale of advanced components, integrated systems, modules, and services for the automotive industry. Headquartered in Paris and founded in 1923, the company operates through key business segments including Powertrain Systems, Thermal Systems, Comfort & Driving Assistance Systems, and Visibility Systems. These encompass powertrain electrification, thermal management for climate control and engines, driving aids like radars, lidars, cameras, and automated parking, as well as lighting and wiper solutions. Valeo supplies original equipment to major automakers, accounting for the majority of its revenue, alongside aftermarket parts. With approximately 109,600 employees across 29 countries, 186 production plants, 66 R&D centers, and 15 distribution platforms, it generates significant sales globally—Europe at 45%, Asia at 33%, and Americas at 22%. Renowned as one of France's top patent filers, Valeo plays a pivotal role in advancing vehicle electrification, connectivity, and safety technologies in the evolving automotive sector.
Operating margin is thin at 4.67%. Limited cushion if revenue slows or costs rise, not the profile of a wide-moat business.
Revenue declined 2.7% YoY. The question is whether this is cyclical or a structural shift.
Net debt of €4.08B represents 7.7x FCF, leverage limits flexibility.
Profitability & Returns
Revenue (TTM)
€20.90B
▼ -2.7% YoY
Net Income (TTM)
€255M
▲ +9.0% YoY
Op. Margin
4.67%
▲ +0.4pp YoY
ROIC
4.88%
▼ -0.7pp YoY
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
FCF (TTM)
€528M
▲ +14.0% YoY
Op. Cash Flow (TTM)
€1.32B
▲ +43.4% YoY
Net Debt
€4.08B
Cash & Equiv.
€2.48B
3Y CAGR: +1.4%
3Y CAGR: +8.0%
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