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
10,192
Headquarters
Website
Société BIC SA Metrics
BasicAdvanced
€2.2B
12.69
€4.23
0.18
€3.08
5.74%
Price and volume
Market cap
€2.2B
Beta
0.18
52-week high
€65.98
52-week low
€48.28
Average daily volume
180
Dividend rate
€3.08
Financial strength
Current ratio
2.135
Quick ratio
1.277
Long term debt to equity
10.363
Total debt to equity
21.737
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
105.07%
Interest coverage (TTM)
18.12%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
357.649
Gross margin (TTM)
49.81%
Net profit margin (TTM)
8.29%
Operating margin (TTM)
12.72%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
30.45%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
€210,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
6.34%
Return on equity (TTM)
10.16%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
12.689
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.039
Price to book
1.32
Price to tangible book (TTM)
1.89
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
10.083
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
9.92%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
5.326
Dividend yield (TTM)
5.74%
Forward dividend yield
5.74%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-4.13%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-16.82%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
1.48%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-0.05%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-5.23%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-3.99%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
12.73%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
0.78%
Bulls say / Bears say
Blade Excellence momentum: In Q4 2024, net sales in the Blade Excellence division increased by 6.7% at constant currency (excluding Argentina). Full-year 2024 sales rose 5.0%, and the division's adjusted EBIT margin reached 18.5%, indicating strong consumer interest in premium shavers despite inflation (Nasdaq).
Robust free cash flow: Full-year 2024 free cash flow was €270.8 million, a 9% increase year-on-year, surpassing the Horizon Plan target and providing solid liquidity for dividends, share repurchases, and strategic M&A activity (Nasdaq).
Tangle Teezer synergies: In Q1 2025, Blade Excellence division net sales grew by 11.0% at constant currency, boosted by robust double-digit growth from the integrated Tangle Teezer haircare brand, showing effective acquisition integration (Nasdaq).
Guidance cut: 2025 net sales growth has been reduced to 0–3% from 4–6%, and the adjusted EBIT margin guidance is lowered to approximately 15.0% from 15.6%, reflecting continued macroeconomic challenges and uncertainty related to tariffs (Reuters).
Margin compression: Adjusted EBIT margin for H1 2025 fell to 13.7% compared to 14.9% in H1 2024, while free cash flow moved to –€14 million from +€37 million a year prior, pointing to pressure on margins and strain on working capital (GlobeNewswire).
Q1 sales decline: Net sales for Q1 2025 fell by 7.0% at constant currency to €478 million, missing market expectations and highlighting weak consumer demand in the main stationery and lighter businesses (Reuters).
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 7 Oct 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Société BIC SA stock?
Société BIC SA (BB) has a market cap of €2.2B as of October 26, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Société BIC SA stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Société BIC SA (BB) stock is 12.69 as of October 26, 2025.
Does Société BIC SA stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Société BIC SA (BB) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of October 26, 2025, the dividend rate is €3.08 and the yield is 5.74%. Société BIC SA has a payout ratio of 105.07% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Société BIC SA dividend payment date?
The next Société BIC SA (BB) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Société BIC SA?
Société BIC SA (BB) has a beta rating of 0.18. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.