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Louis Hachette Group SA

Louis Hachette Group SA

1.75
EUR
+0.00
(-0.06%)
1.74BMarket Cap
2020 Y
2021 Y
2022 Y
2023 Y
2024 Y
2025 Y
TTM
Revenue per Share
- -
5.48
7.31
0.99
9.31
8.74
- -
Basic EPS, GAAP
- -
-0.08
0.09
0.11
0.01
0.02
- -
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
- -
0.02
0.03
0.16
1.01
0.98
- -
Dividend per Share
- -
- -
- -
- -
0.06
0.05
- -
Book Value per Share
0.79
1.49
2.01
2.06
2.37
2.22
2.17
Tangible Book Value per Share
0.79
1.22
1.74
-3.14
-2.67
-2.63
-2.61
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
992
992
992
992
992
1,100
992
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
- -
5,439
7,249
979
9,235
9,619
- -
Operating Margin (%)
- -
2
4.04
3.47
5.17
5.93
- -
Depreciation Expense
- -
9
11
84
903
959
- -
Net Income, GAAP
- -
-76
85
110
13
22
- -
Effective Tax Rate (%)
- -
- -
17.81
16.67
64.14
39.46
- -
Profit Margin (%)
- -
-1.4
1.17
11.24
0.14
0.23
- -
Working Capital
- -
-245
-218
-2,634
-919
-868
-879
LT Debt
- -
15
7
2,314
3,892
4,071
3,968
Total Equity
784
1,477
1,994
2,828
2,976
2,800
2,763
Return on Invested Capital (%)
- -
- -
12
0.49
1.88
3.21
- -
Return on Capital (%)
- -
- -
6.09
2.77
0.86
0.92
- -
Return on Common Equity (%)
- -
-6.72
4.9
5.45
0.59
0.97
- -

Capital Structure

EUR

•

in mil. unless spec.
Jun'25
Dec'25
Jun'26
ST Debt
1,038
1,051
977
LT Borrowings
1,854
1,707
1,705
LT Finance Leases
2,149
2,364
2,263
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
992
992
992
Market Capitalization
1,702
1,537
1,741

Working Capital

EUR

•

in mil. unless spec.
Jun'25
Dec'25
Jun'26
Total Current Assets
3,176
3,286
3,103
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
398
633
432
Accounts Receivable, Net
987
1,003
903
Inventories
948
822
903
Total Current Liabilities
4,021
4,154
3,982
Payables & Accruals
- -
- -
- -
ST Debt
1,038
1,051
977
Deferred Revenue
- -
- -
- -

Growth Rates

EUR

•

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
- -
32.91%
-5.91%
Free Cash Flow
- -
- -
7.49%
Net Income, GAAP
- -
- -
69.23%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
- -
- -
4.16%
Total Cash Common Dividend
- -
- -
7.27%

Semi-annual Revenue

EUR

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

H1
H2
FY
2024
- -
- -
9,235
2025
- -
- -
9,619
2026
- -
- -
- -

Semi-annual Earnings Per Share

EUR

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

H1
H2
FY
2024
- -
- -
0.01
2025
- -
- -
0.02
2026
- -
- -
- -

Semi-annual Dividends Per Share

EUR

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

H1
H2
FY
2024
- -
- -
0.06
2025
- -
- -
0.05
2026
- -
- -
- -

Company Description

Company Profile APIChatGPT
CEO
Jean-Christophe Thiery de Bercegol du Moulin
Full Time Employees
33,957
Sector
Miscellaneous
Industry
Miscellaneous
Address
4 Rue de Presbourg Paris IDF France 75116
IPO Date
Dec 16, 2024
Website
louishachettegroup.com
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Business
Louis Hachette Group S.A. (ALHG.PA) operates as a leading publisher of books and educational materials, focusing on children's literature, young adult fiction, reference works, and digital content solutions. The company offers a diverse portfolio of products including bestselling book series under imprints such as Hachette Children's Group and Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; educational platforms and digital learning tools for schools and libraries; and distribution services for print and e-books across multiple genres like fiction, non-fiction, and comics. It serves consumer markets, retailers, educational institutions, and libraries worldwide, with primary operations in Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1826 and headquartered in Paris, France, Louis Hachette Group S.A. maintains a global footprint through subsidiaries and partnerships, including key imprints in the United States via Hachette Book Group and international distribution networks in over 20 countries. The company traces its roots to the historic Hachette Livre heritage, emphasizing innovation in publishing technologies and sustainable practices. In recent developments, Louis Hachette Group S.A. expanded its digital offerings with the launch of new AI-enhanced educational apps in 2024, targeting K-12 markets in Europe. It formed a strategic alliance with major tech firms for interactive e-learning content in early 2025 and completed the acquisition of a prominent children's publisher in Asia to bolster its regional presence. These moves reflect ongoing investments in digital transformation and international growth amid evolving consumer preferences.