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Métropole Télévision SA is one of France's leading audiovisual groups, specializing in television and radio broadcasting. The company operates a diverse portfolio of channels, including four free-to-air stations (M6, W9, 6ter, and Gulli), nine pay-TV channels (such as Paris Première, Téva, sérieclub, Canal J, Tiji, M6 Music, MCM, MCM Top, and RFM TV), and four digital channels (M6+, M6+ Max, Gulli Max, and Gulli Replay), accounting for 79% of its revenue. It also manages radio stations RTL, RTL2, and Fun Radio, contributing 12.1% to sales, alongside podcast production. Additional activities encompass television program production and audiovisual rights commercialization (6%), plus diversified services like merchandise sales, magazine publishing, event organization, website editing, and teleshopping (2.9%). Revenue primarily derives from advertising (81%), subscriptions (6%), and content sales (5.8%). Headquartered in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Métropole Télévision SA employs around 1,557 people and plays a pivotal role in France's media landscape through its extensive free and premium content offerings.
12.89% operating margin is respectable but not wide. ROIC at 7.49%. Suggests the business covers its cost of capital, but doesn't point to a wide moat.
Revenue declined 4.2% YoY. Margins deteriorated 5.0pp alongside, both lines moving the wrong way.
Free cash flow declined 51% versus the prior year, cash generation momentum has weakened. ROIC dropped from 11.59% to 7.49%, capital efficiency is deteriorating.
Profitability & Returns
Revenue (TTM)
€1.26B
▼ -4.2% YoY
Net Income (TTM)
€108M
▼ -37.7% YoY
Op. Margin
12.89%
▼ -5.0pp YoY
ROIC
7.49%
▼ -4.1pp YoY
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
FCF (TTM)
€65M
▼ -50.6% YoY
Op. Cash Flow (TTM)
€69M
▼ -58.1% YoY
Net Debt
-€111M
Net Cash Position
Cash & Equiv.
€216M
3Y CAGR: -2.6%
3Y CAGR: -33.5%
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