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Cairo Communication S.p.A.

Cairo Communication S.p.A.

2.06
EUR
-0.01
(-0.48%)
0.48EPS
8.24P/E
297.39MMarket Cap
2013 Y
2014 Y
2015 Y
2016 Y
2017 Y
2018 Y
2019 Y
2020 Y
2021 Y
2022 Y
2023 Y
2024 Y
2025 Y
TTM
Revenue per Share
3.19
3.07
2.89
4.21
8.25
9.11
8.62
7.21
7.97
7.92
8.18
8.15
8.85
8.81
Basic EPS, GAAP
0.95
0.3
0.14
0.16
0.39
0.45
0.31
0.12
0.38
0.24
0.29
0.34
0.33
0.3
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
0.1
-0.36
0.03
0.3
0.52
0.65
0.87
0.59
0.96
0.08
0.51
0.62
0.59
- -
Dividend per Share
0.14
0.27
0.27
0.12
0.05
0.1
0.23
- -
0.09
0.27
0.23
0.27
0.12
- -
Book Value per Share
1.59
1.61
1.48
2.57
2.91
3.25
3.37
3.48
3.83
3.91
4.08
4.26
4.75
4.7
Tangible Book Value per Share
1.43
0.89
0.71
-5.01
-4.59
-4.15
-3.98
-3.82
-3.5
-3.46
-3.27
-3.06
-3.42
-3.46
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
78
78
78
134
134
134
134
134
134
134
134
134
120
120
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
250
240
227
566
1,109
1,224
1,159
970
1,071
1,064
1,099
1,095
1,063
1,059
Operating Margin (%)
6.67
5.59
0.53
5.94
7.18
8.43
7.25
1.9
6.1
2.06
8.35
10.2
9.82
9.84
Depreciation Expense
2
4
7
25
55
46
72
70
68
72
75
77
77
76
Net Income, GAAP
74
24
11
22
52
60
42
17
51
32
38
45
40
36
Effective Tax Rate (%)
7.04
3.93
- -
24.35
11.48
13.15
16.77
- -
17.36
8.33
18.97
25
27.34
28.43
Profit Margin (%)
29.74
9.9
4.9
3.8
4.69
4.93
3.63
1.7
4.76
3.02
3.49
4.13
3.74
3.41
Working Capital
151
125
103
-124
-85
-106
-131
-120
-48
-94
-58
-17
-4
-15
LT Debt
- -
20
15
363
319
182
298
211
195
174
160
170
161
146
Total Equity
125
126
116
566
642
724
750
778
848
867
895
930
935
929
Return on Invested Capital (%)
21.54
16.93
- -
6.86
9.02
11.28
8.05
- -
7.82
5.84
6.47
6.91
6.2
6.3
Return on Capital (%)
80.19
17.3
- -
2.51
3.05
2.92
2.01
- -
2.36
1.55
1.98
2.29
1.99
1.35
Return on Common Equity (%)
80.21
18.96
9.15
9.33
14.12
14.56
9.46
3.58
10.38
6.18
7.15
8.06
6.95
6.47

Capital Structure

EUR

•

in mil. unless spec.
Dec'25
Mar'26
Jun'26
ST Debt
36
- -
45
LT Borrowings
52
- -
47
LT Finance Leases
109
132
98
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
120
120
120
Market Capitalization
336
308
297

Working Capital

EUR

•

in mil. unless spec.
Dec'25
Mar'26
Jun'26
Total Current Assets
442
- -
469
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
73
- -
85
Accounts Receivable, Net
240
- -
270
Inventories
20
- -
21
Total Current Liabilities
446
- -
483
Payables & Accruals
- -
- -
- -
ST Debt
36
- -
45
Deferred Revenue
- -
- -
- -

Growth Rates

EUR

•

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
43.9%
3.78%
0.55%
Free Cash Flow
218.19%
97.54%
-16.21%
Net Income, GAAP
35.77%
39.44%
-12.17%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
24.43%
1.96%
-2.98%
Total Cash Common Dividend
- -
- -
-59.72%

Quarterly Revenue

EUR

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
232
334
186
344
1,095
2025
234
300
234
295
1,063
2026
230
300
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

EUR

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
-0.01
0.17
-0.03
0.21
0.34
2025
-0.02
0.17
-0.03
0.19
0.33
2026
-0.02
0.16
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

EUR

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
- -
- -
- -
- -
0.27
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
0.12
2026
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

Company Description

Company Profile APIChatGPT
CEO
Uberto Fornara
Full Time Employees
3,819
Sector
Consumer services
Industry
Publishing: books/magazines
Address
Via Angelo Rizzoli, 8 Milan MI Italy 20132
IPO Date
Jul 18, 2000
Website
cairocommunication.it
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Business
Cairo Communication S.p.A. operates primarily as a multimedia and publishing company focused on the production and distribution of editorial content across various media platforms. Its core products and services include the publishing of daily newspapers, weekly magazines, book publishing, television broadcasting, and digital media content. The company offers branded magazines covering diverse topics such as news, entertainment, and lifestyle; operates advertising sales services; and manages television channels with a broad multimedia content portfolio. Cairo Communication also provides customized advertising solutions and marketing services, targeting both consumers and businesses. Headquartered in Milan, Italy, the company has a significant presence in the Italian media market. Founded in 1995, Cairo Communication has expanded its operations in recent years through several strategic initiatives. Over the past 1-2 years, the company has notably enhanced its multimedia content production capabilities and strengthened its digital presence by launching new digital platforms and expanding its online media services, reflecting the industry's shift toward digital consumption. Key developments include partnerships to increase its market reach and introduce innovative advertising products, as well as acquisitions that broaden its content portfolio and operational scale. These strategic moves aim to diversify revenue streams and consolidate Cairo Communication's position in both traditional and digital media markets. Operating primarily within the media and publishing industry, Cairo Communication serves a wide customer base across Italy, including individual consumers, advertisers, and corporate clients. The company's operations span the publishing of printed and digital periodicals, television broadcasting, and integrated advertising services, positioning it as a comprehensive multimedia service provider with a well-established brand in Italian media. Cairo Communication S.p.A. remains an independent publicly traded company listed on the Milan Stock Exchange under the ticker CAI.MI, maintaining a focus on growth through innovation in content delivery and advertising solutions while continuing to leverage its strong legacy in traditional publishing and broadcasting sectors.