Société BIC SA/€BB
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About Société BIC SA
Société BIC SA is a French company headquartered in Clichy, France, specializing in the manufacture and sale of consumer products in stationery, lighters, and shavers. Established in 1944 by Marcel Bich, BIC has become known for its simple, functional items including ballpoint pens, disposable razors, and pocket lighters. The company's products are distributed in over 160 countries, emphasizing a global footprint. BIC distinguishes itself through its focus on high-volume manufacturing, which allows for competitive pricing and efficiency. The brand's ubiquitous presence and emphasis on practicality contribute significantly to its market resilience and consumer recognition.
- Ticker
- €BB
- Sector
- Business services
- Primary listing
- PAR
- Employees
- 9,224
- Headquarters
- Clichy, France
- Website
- corporate.bic.com/en-us
Société BIC SA Metrics
BasicAdvanced
€2.6B
22.34
€2.87
-0.03
€2.40
3.74%
Price and volume
Market cap
€2.6B
Beta
-0.03
52-week high
€69.30
52-week low
€45.70
Average daily volume
30K
Dividend rate
€2.40
Financial strength
Current ratio
2.21
Quick ratio
1.418
Long term debt to equity
0.092
Total debt to equity
0.194
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
82.76%
Interest coverage (TTM)
17.39%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
389.822
Gross margin (TTM)
50.08%
Net profit margin (TTM)
5.74%
Operating margin (TTM)
13.39%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
36.15%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
€220,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
6.23%
Return on equity (TTM)
6.96%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
22.335
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.275
Price to book
1.52
Price to tangible book (TTM)
2.01
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
8.73
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
11.45%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
7.342
Dividend yield (TTM)
3.74%
Forward dividend yield
3.74%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-3.80%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-32.19%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-3.49%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
0.83%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-11.30%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-7.19%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
-2.13%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
-3.42%
What the Analysts think about Société BIC SA
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Société BIC SA stock.
Analyst projections of the future price of Société BIC SA stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
H1 organic sales rose 1.7%, with every category and key region contributing, and BIC raised its 2026 outlook to modest growth. This suggests the recovery is spreading across the business. (GlobeNewswire)
Tangle Teezer grew 21% organically in Q2 and 16% over H1, giving BIC a faster-growing business alongside its more mature core categories. (GlobeNewswire)
BIC’s 2030 plan targets about 3% annual organic sales growth, an adjusted EBIT margin above 15.5% and €80m of recurring annual savings. If delivered, those gains could strengthen earnings and cash generation. (Nasdaq)
Despite the positive first half, management expects only modest organic growth for 2026 and flagged a more challenging second half. That leaves limited room for a fresh slowdown in demand. (GlobeNewswire)
BIC’s management said North American sales had fallen significantly over three years, citing counterfeit and Asian lighter imports, declining smoking, a shrinking ball-pen segment and fierce competition in women’s shavers. These category pressures could make a regional recovery difficult. (Seeking Alpha)
H1’s 16% adjusted EBIT margin included a 1.5-point benefit from US tariff refunds, while the transformation plan requires about €100m of operating spend before targeting €80m in annual savings by 2030. This leaves near-term profitability exposed to one-off support and execution costs. (GlobeNewswire, Nasdaq)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 8 Oct 2026.
Société BIC SA Financial Performance
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Société BIC SA Earnings Performance
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Funds containing Société BIC SA
AllUSDEURGBP
Fund name | Fund size | €BB weighting |
|---|---|---|
Xtrackers MSCI Europe Small Cap£XXSC | $3.6B | 0.08% |
Xtrackers MSCI Europe Small Cap€DX2J | $3.6B | 0.08% |
Vanguard ESG Developed Europe All Cap£V3EA | €125M | 0.01% |
Vanguard ESG Developed Europe All Cap£V3EL | €35M | 0.01% |
iShares MSCI World Small Cap£WLDS | $9B | 0.01% |
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