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MFE-MediaForEurope N.V. is a Dutch-domiciled international holding company specializing in the media and broadcasting sector, operating as a pan-European multimedia multinational with a strong presence in Italy, Spain, and Germany. It controls key subsidiaries like Mediaset S.p.A. in Italy, managing flagship channels Canale 5, Italia 1, and Retequattro, along with 12 thematic channels, five radio stations under RadioMediaset, and the Mediaset Infinity streaming platform; in Spain, it oversees Telecinco, Cuatro, and thematic channels via Mitele. The company produces over 12,000 hours of content annually, including entertainment, news, sports, and films through Medusa Film and Taodue, while leading in advertising sales via Publitalia ’80, Publiespaña, and cross-media networks. As one of Europe's largest private TV groups, formerly known as Mediaset and restructured in 2021, MFE-MediaForEurope N.V. drives innovation in free-to-air, pay-TV, digital platforms, and content distribution, generating substantial revenues like €2,949.5 million in 2024 and holding a significant stake in ProSiebenSat.1 Media. Headquartered operationally in Cologno Monzese, Italy, with a registered office in Amsterdam, it shapes the competitive landscape of European broadcasting through integrated television, radio, and online services.
Operating margin is thin at 6.47%. Limited cushion if revenue slows or costs rise, not the profile of a wide-moat business.
Revenue grew 37.1%, still solid. Margins contracted 4.7pp, which offsets some of the top-line progress.
Operating margin contracted 4.7pp YoY, cost discipline may be slipping.
Profitability & Returns
Revenue (TTM)
€4.78B
▲ +37.1% YoY
Net Income (TTM)
€230M
▲ +125.8% YoY
Op. Margin
5.55%
▼ -4.7pp YoY
ROIC
4.06%
▼ -1.1pp YoY
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
FCF (FY)
€540M
▲ +50.2% YoY
Op. Cash Flow (FY)
€625M
▲ +55.5% YoY
Net Debt
€2.04B
Cash & Equiv.
€648M
3Y CAGR: +13.0%
3Y CAGR: +14.4%
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