Grupo Clarín S.A.

Grupo Clarín S.A.

GCLA.BA
Grupo Clarín S.A.AR flagBuenos Aires Stock Exchange
4,015.00
ARS
+20.00
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277.85BMarket Cap
Grupo Clarín S.A.
GCLA.BA
(Buenos Aires Stock Exchange)

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4,015.00

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2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
TTM
FRC
26.11
32.44
39.43
49.07
68.63
28.85
39.58
214.91
277.51
324.3
376.67
732.37
2,146.08
4,414.75
4,359.45
5,057.23
5,104.51
Revenue per Share
1.98
1.79
1.68
1.67
2.8
6.56
8.8
10.36
-12.34
-19.22
-3.88
18.95
-40.02
-215.1
-49.57
421.04
419.06
Basic EPS, GAAP
2.07
0.15
2.91
2.4
6.56
22.24
31.47
47.43
-1.96
6.85
20.6
25.45
66.76
142.74
-190.28
376.68
277.07
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
- -
0.42
0.47
- -
0.84
0.87
1.04
7.49
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Dividend per Share
6.15
7.43
8.88
10.54
12.51
18.19
25.94
25.96
27.32
42.68
68.43
159.79
585.66
1,060.34
1,565.89
2,044.42
2,299.71
Book Value per Share
2.52
4.65
7.36
10.95
15.68
25.2
47.13
69.93
95.84
116.29
188.21
382.46
1,149.61
2,304.51
2,869.75
3,270.03
3,642.42
Tangible Book Value per Share
287
287
287
287
287
287
288
107
107
107
107
107
107
107
107
107
107
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
7,503
9,325
11,319
14,100
19,710
8,292
11,379
22,947
29,619
34,620
40,210
78,208
229,165
471,390
465,485
539,991
545,033
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
25.32
16.78
15.15
13.8
16.79
9.51
5.34
3.67
1.46
0.94
5.97
10.11
8.11
2.56
3.51
15.19
15.31
Operating Margin (%)
589
765
872
1,123
1,445
132
183
652
1,115
1,525
2,046
3,433
9,413
20,239
22,475
23,532
25,476
Depreciation Expense
568
515
482
480
804
1,885
2,530
1,107
-1,317
-2,052
-414
2,024
-4,273
-22,967
-5,292
44,958
44,745
Net Income, GAAP
36.97
36.54
52.57
11.59
30.49
36.84
54.1
200.68
- -
- -
296.99
52.99
- -
- -
128.51
33.22
29.28
Effective Tax Rate (%)
7.57
5.52
4.26
3.4
4.08
22.73
22.23
4.82
-4.45
-5.93
-1.03
2.59
-1.86
-4.87
-1.14
8.33
8.21
Profit Margin (%)
92
225
540
418
484
-1,120
12,430
3,759
3,700
4,390
8,276
14,210
44,044
51,130
89,622
130,309
143,777
Working Capital
2,118
2,749
2,683
2,845
2,870
4,033
469
807
245
1,260
2,198
199
6,498
5,561
15,204
30,481
28,779
LT Debt
4,140
4,698
5,465
6,479
7,765
10,408
14,043
8,699
11,961
14,259
20,816
42,480
127,677
256,545
320,068
364,913
404,778
Total Equity
18.06
13.28
9.56
17.38
19.25
3.19
1.68
-6.59
- -
- -
-22.74
10.6
- -
- -
-1.47
14.17
15.74
Return on Invested Capital (%)
6.82
7.44
2.06
5.51
6.66
7.34
7.05
-3.16
- -
- -
-10.91
13.77
- -
- -
-5.98
20.76
22.46
Return on Capital (%)
43.82
26.36
20.59
17.21
24.29
42.74
39.89
21.64
-46.3
-54.92
-6.98
16.61
-10.74
-26.14
-3.77
23.32
23.05
Return on Common Equity (%)

Capital Structure

FRC

in mil. unless spec.
Sep'25
Dec'25
Mar'26
ST Debt
20,973
19,435
18,882
LT Borrowings
1,977
4,040
3,837
LT Finance Leases
25,496
26,442
24,942
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
107
107
107
Market Capitalization
187,390
329,400
380,652

Working Capital

FRC

in mil. unless spec.
Sep'25
Dec'25
Mar'26
Total Current Assets
264,017
296,622
304,459
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
88,539
94,236
107,098
Accounts Receivable, Net
130,148
146,962
132,615
Inventories
14,883
23,393
25,470
Total Current Liabilities
151,138
166,313
160,683
Payables & Accruals
- -
- -
- -
ST Debt
20,973
19,435
18,882
Deferred Revenue
- -
- -
- -

Growth Rates

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
54.39%
88.87%
14.01%
Free Cash Flow
-58.78%
-46.31%
-297.96%
Net Income, GAAP
-175.38%
-297.76%
-949.47%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
60.9%
81.6%
16.01%
Total Cash Common Dividend
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Revenue

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
77,811
96,653
115,604
122,032
465,485
2025
125,403
131,794
125,577
168,517
539,991
2026
119,145
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- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
-106.06
-30.13
18.81
- -
-49.57
2025
59.18
235.97
80.59
- -
421.04
2026
62.23
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- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
2025
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2026
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Business
Grupo Clarín S.A. (GCLA.BA) is a diversified Argentine media and communications group that operates as a leading mass media and integrated communications conglomerate in Argentina and the broader South Cone region. The company focuses on publishing, broadcasting, digital media, and related services, delivering content across multiple platforms and monetization channels. Main products and services: - Print media products: daily newspapers, magazines, supplements, and periodicals offered through Grupo Clarín’s publishing divisions. - Digital media platforms: online news portals, mobile apps, digital subscriptions, and web-based content services across brands such as Clarín and its affiliated outlets. - Television and radio broadcasting: ownership and operation of broadcast television channels, regional and national radio stations, and related programming production. - Content creation and distribution: production of news, entertainment, sports, and informational programming; licensing and syndication of content to other media entities. - Advertising services: multi-platform advertising solutions including print, broadcast, digital, social media, and programmatic offerings; marketing services and sponsorships. - Telecommunication and internet services: wholesale and retail connectivity services, broadband access, and related telecommunications offerings in select markets. - Events and sponsorships: organization of media-led events, conferences, exhibitions, and industry summits tied to core brands and properties. - Retail and consumer products: sale of licensed merchandise and consumer goods linked to popular media brands. - Data, research, and audience measurement: market research, audience analytics, and measurement services to advertisers and media buyers. Geographic operations: - Argentina as the core market with extensive national reach. - Regional presence in neighboring South American markets through content distribution, partnerships, and localized operations. - International licensing and syndication arrangements to extend reach beyond Argentina. Founding year and headquarters: - Founded in 1945; headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Industry and business segments: - Media publishing (newspapers, magazines, digital publishing) - Broadcasting (television and radio) - Digital platforms and online services - Advertising sales and marketing services - Telecommunications and internet services (in selected holdings) - Content production, licensing, and syndication - Events and consumer products tied to media brands Subsidiaries and parent relationships: - Operates through multiple subsidiary brands and media properties under the Grupo Clarín corporate umbrella, with governance and strategic direction aligned to the group’s overall media and communications footprint. Latest major company changes: - Strategic partnerships and alliances with digital platforms and content distributors to expand digital subscriptions and cross-channel advertising solutions. - Ongoing expansions in digital footprint, including product launches in streaming-related content services and enhanced online news ecosystems. - Corporate reorganizations and leadership adjustments aimed at integrating traditional media with digital, data-driven advertising, and audience measurement capabilities. - Investments in technology and data analytics to optimize content monetization, audience targeting, and cross-platform distribution. - Mergers or acquisitions activity in regional media properties and related digital ventures to broaden geographic reach and diversify revenue streams. Additional context: - Industry focus: media and communications, with segments spanning publishing, broadcasting, digital media, advertising, telecommunications, events, and consumer products. - Target markets: advertisers seeking cross-platform reach; consumers of news, entertainment, sports, and information in Argentina and select regional markets. - Founding year and headquarters: 1945; Buenos Aires, Argentina. - Corporate relationships: acts as the parent company for a range of media properties and affiliated brands within the Clarín Group, with subsidiaries and joint ventures forming an integrated national media ecosystem.