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Ontex Group NV is a leading international developer, manufacturer, and marketer of disposable hygiene products, specializing in baby care, feminine care, and adult care categories. Established in 1979 and headquartered in Aalst, Belgium, the company produces high-quality items such as baby diapers and pants, wet wipes, feminine pads, panty liners, tampons, adult incontinence panties, diapers, pads, and bed protection, along with minor offerings like cosmetics and medical gloves. With approximately 5,500 employees across production facilities, R&D centers, and offices in 11 countries, Ontex distributes its innovative products in around 100 countries, primarily serving retailers and healthcare providers in Europe and North America. Key markets include the United Kingdom (17% of sales), Italy (13.6%), the United States (13.4%), France (10.1%), and Poland (9.3%). Committed to sustainability, corporate governance, and making quality accessible to all generations, Ontex emphasizes ethical standards, innovation, and long-term value creation in the personal hygiene sector.
Operating margin is thin at 5.34%. Limited cushion if revenue slows or costs rise, not the profile of a wide-moat business.
Revenue declined 5.3% YoY. Margins deteriorated 3.1pp alongside, both lines moving the wrong way.
Free cash flow declined 59% versus the prior year, cash generation momentum has weakened. ROIC dropped from 8.02% to 3.43%, capital efficiency is deteriorating.
Profitability & Returns
Revenue (TTM)
€1.76B
▼ -5.3% YoY
Net Income (TTM)
-€174M
▼ -1784.5% YoY
Op. Margin
5.34%
▼ -3.1pp YoY
ROIC
3.43%
▼ -4.6pp YoY
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
FCF (TTM)
€43M
▼ -58.6% YoY
Op. Cash Flow (TTM)
€124M
▼ -42.6% YoY
Net Debt
€544M
Cash & Equiv.
€104M
3Y CAGR: +1.8%
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