Elis SA/€ELIS
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About Elis SA
Elis SA is a multinational company specializing in the rental and maintenance of textiles, hygiene, and facility services across various industries, including hospitality, healthcare, and manufacturing. Its offerings encompass workwear, linens, hygiene products, floor protection mats, industrial wipers, and pest control services. Founded in 1883 by the Leducq family as Grandes Blanchisseries de Pantin, the company has expanded its operations to 30 countries in Europe, Asia, and Latin America, serving over 400,000 customers through more than 480 processing sites and service centers. Headquartered in Saint-Cloud, France, Elis reported revenues of €4.5 billion in 2023. The company's strategic positioning is reinforced by its extensive geographic footprint and comprehensive service portfolio, enabling it to cater to a diverse clientele.
- Ticker
- €ELIS
- Sector
- Business services
- Primary listing
- PAR
- Employees
- 58,445
- Headquarters
- Saint-Cloud, France
- Website
- www.fr.elis.com/en
Elis SA Metrics
BasicAdvanced
€4.9B
14.86
€1.54
1.18
€0.48
0.96%
Price and volume
Market cap
€4.9B
Beta
1.18
52-week high
€28.40
52-week low
€22.52
Average daily volume
261K
Dividend rate
€0.48
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.774
Quick ratio
0.666
Long term debt to equity
1.005
Total debt to equity
1.387
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
27.95%
Interest coverage (TTM)
3.95%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
1,520.1
Gross margin (TTM)
33.57%
Net profit margin (TTM)
7.69%
Operating margin (TTM)
13.02%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
25.00%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
€80,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
4.19%
Return on equity (TTM)
10.72%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
14.862
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.067
Price to book
1.41
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-4.26
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
9.683
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
10.33%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
2.36
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.10%
Forward dividend yield
0.96%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
5.15%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
3.80%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
5.87%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
12.87%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
9.71%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
14.47%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
5.39%
Bulls say / Bears say
In Q1 2026, Elis reported revenue of €1 180.5 million, up 4.3% year-on-year with 3.1% organic growth, and confirmed its full-year 2026 financial objectives, underscoring the resilience of its business model (Reuters – turn3view0)
First-half 2026 revenue rose 4.9% to €2 457.1 million (3.2% organic), while adjusted EBITDA margin remained stable at 34.7%, demonstrating robust profitability in a challenging macroeconomic environment (Yahoo Finance)
Elis has strengthened its European footprint through the acquisitions of RS10 in Spain (2025 revenue €5.5 million) and Wäsche Perle in Switzerland (120 employees), enhancing its healthcare segment network density across key markets (Reuters – turn11view0; turn10view0)
Elis’s decision to abandon its proposed acquisition of O.C.L. Laundry Services in Ireland highlights execution risks in its M&A pipeline, potentially slowing its geographic expansion strategy (Yahoo Finance)
Negative free cash flow of €30.1 million in H1 2026, driven by a €164 million increase in working capital, may constrain liquidity and limit funding for growth initiatives (Yahoo Finance)
The placement of €600 million in six-year EMTN debt at a 3.875% coupon increases Elis’s leverage and fixes funding costs at relatively high rates, which could pressure interest coverage if rates remain elevated (Reuters – turn27view0)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 20 Aug 2026.
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Funds containing Elis SA
AllEURGBPUSD
Fund name | Fund size | €ELIS weighting |
|---|---|---|
Xtrackers MSCI Europe Small Cap€DX2J | €3.2B | 0.24% |
Xtrackers MSCI Europe Small Cap£XXSC | £2.8B | 0.24% |
iShares STOXX Europe 600 Industrial Goods & Services€EXH4 | €582M | 0.20% |
iShares EURO STOXX€SXXEEX | €2.9B | 0.05% |
Amundi STOXX Europe 600€MEUD | €7.6B | 0.04% |
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