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Louis Hachette Group S.A.
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$2.20
| Previous Close | $2.20 |
| Open | $2.10 |
| Day High | $2.10 |
| Day Low | $2.10 |
| Volume | 715 |
Stock Information
| Shares Outstanding | 991.61M |
| Total Debt | $5.56B |
| Cash Equivalents | $485.23M |
| Revenue | $10.92B |
| Net Income | $25.83M |
| Sector | Industrials |
| Industry | Specialty Business Services |
| Market Cap | $2.18B |
| P/E Ratio | 110.00 |
| EPS (TTM) | $0.02 |
| Exchange | PNK |
đ Comprehensive Analysis
Company Data
| Enterprise Value | $7.31B |
| Sales | $10.92B |
| Income | $25.83M |
| Book/sh | $2.44 |
| Cash/sh | $0.44 |
| Employees | 34K |
Financial Ratios
| Quick Ratio | 0.34 |
| Current Ratio | 0.78 |
| Debt/Eq | 179.01 |
Returns & Margins
| ROA | 2.34% |
| ROE | 4.15% |
| Gross Margin | 63.65% |
| Operating Margin | 2.10% |
| Profit Margin | 0.24% |
Ownership
| Insider Ownership | 39.80% |
| Institutional Ownership | 15.72% |
| Insider & Institutional transactions data not available | |
Valuation Ratios
| P/S | 0.22 |
| P/B | 0.90 |
Analyst Data
| Recommendation | none |
Technical Indicators
| SMA20 | $2.10 |
| RSI | 100.00 |
| ATR | 0.0036 |
| Shares Float | 523.05M |
Performance History
| Week | +0.00% |
| Month | +18.92% |
| YTD | +18.92% |
| 10 Years | +18.92% |
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Recent Price History
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| 2026-11-04 | $2.20 | 0 |
| 2026-11-03 | $2.20 | 0 |
| 2026-11-02 | $2.20 | 0 |
| 2026-10-30 | $2.20 | 0 |
| 2026-10-29 | $2.20 | 0 |
| 2026-10-28 | $2.20 | 0 |
| 2026-10-27 | $2.20 | 0 |
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| 2026-10-23 | $2.20 | 0 |
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| 2026-10-20 | $2.20 | 0 |
| 2026-10-19 | $2.20 | 0 |
| 2026-10-16 | $2.20 | 2,445 |
| 2026-10-15 | $2.15 | 0 |
| 2026-10-14 | $2.15 | 309 |
| 2026-10-13 | $1.70 | 0 |
| 2026-10-12 | $1.70 | 0 |
| 2026-10-09 | $1.70 | 0 |
| 2026-10-08 | $1.70 | 189 |
| 2026-10-07 | $1.85 | 0 |
| 2026-10-06 | $1.85 | 0 |
| 2026-10-05 | $1.85 | 0 |
About Louis Hachette Group S.A.
Louis Hachette Group S.A. engages in the publishing and travel retail and media businesses. It publishes and distributes books, including general literature, textbooks, children and young adult books, comics and manga, tourism, fine art, and dictionaries; offers a range of convenience and specialty items, fashion gallery, cosmetics, alcohol, tobacco, and fragrances through retail stores; and operates full-service bars and restaurants, and souvenir stores, as well as coffee/tea shops and fast-food options. The company also offers magazine publishing; advertising; and digital audio content services; and Prismashop, a magazine e-commerce site. In addition, it publishes newspaper under the Le Journal du Dimanche, Le JDNews, Elle, and Le JDMag names through print and digital channels; and operates radio stations under the Europe 1, Europe 2, and RFM names. Further, the company manages concert and entertainment venues; produces live shows and concerts; hosts WTA 125, a one-week international women tournament; operates sports club; and provides hosting and local promotional services for French and international productions. The company has operations in France, rest of European Union, the United States, the United Kingdom, the Asia-Pacific, Canada, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and other European countries. The company was founded in 1826 and is based in Paris, France.
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Income Statement (Annual)
| Metric | 2025-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ||||
| Reconciled Cost Of Revenue | $5,896,858,334 | $5,734,714,435 | $540,479,664 | $7,832,451,131 |
| Cost Of Revenue | $5,896,858,334 | $5,734,714,435 | $540,479,664 | $7,832,451,131 |
| Total Revenue | $10,830,987,267 | $10,398,603,536 | $1,102,353,315 | $8,162,368,926 |
| Operating Revenue | $10,830,987,267 | $10,398,603,536 | $1,102,353,315 | $8,162,368,926 |
| Expenses | ||||
| Interest Expense | $261,231,838 | $293,885,817 | $28,149,982 | $140,749,912 |
| Total Expenses | $10,189,167,666 | $9,861,501,869 | $1,064,069,338 | $7,832,451,131 |
| Other Non Operating Income Expenses | $-10,133,994 | $-19,141,988 | - | - |
| Net Non Operating Interest Income Expense | $-265,735,835 | $-288,255,821 | $-28,149,982 | $-166,647,896 |
| Total Other Finance Cost | $9,007,994 | $2,251,999 | $45,039,972 | $43,913,973 |
| Interest Expense Non Operating | $261,231,838 | $293,885,817 | $28,149,982 | $140,749,912 |
| Operating Expense | $4,292,309,332 | $4,126,787,434 | $523,589,674 | - |
| Other Operating Expenses | $2,901,700,196 | $2,786,848,268 | - | - |
| General And Administrative Expense | - | $5,051,232,860 | $523,589,674 | - |
| Income & Earnings | ||||
| Net Income From Continuing Operation Net Minority Interest | $24,771,985 | $14,637,991 | $123,859,923 | $56,299,965 |
| Net Interest Income | $-265,735,835 | $-288,255,821 | $-28,149,982 | $-166,647,896 |
| Interest Income | $4,503,997 | $7,881,995 | $23,645,985 | $18,015,989 |
| Normalized Income | $162,642,991 | $93,457,942 | $136,058,249 | $70,182,148 |
| Net Income From Continuing And Discontinued Operation | $24,771,985 | $14,637,991 | $123,859,923 | $95,709,940 |
| Net Income Common Stockholders | $24,771,985 | $14,637,991 | $123,859,923 | $95,709,940 |
| Net Income | $24,771,985 | $14,637,991 | $123,859,923 | $95,709,940 |
| Net Income Including Noncontrolling Interests | $126,111,922 | $58,551,964 | $112,599,930 | $174,529,892 |
| Net Income Discontinuous Operations | $0 | $0 | $0 | $39,409,976 |
| Net Income Continuous Operations | $126,111,922 | $58,551,964 | $112,599,930 | $135,119,916 |
| Pretax Income | $208,309,870 | $163,269,898 | $135,119,916 | $164,395,898 |
| Special Income Charges | $-148,631,908 | $-48,417,970 | $-3,377,998 | $-16,889,990 |
| Interest Income Non Operating | $4,503,997 | $7,881,995 | $23,645,985 | $18,015,989 |
| Operating Income | $641,819,601 | $537,101,666 | $38,283,976 | $329,917,795 |
| Depreciation And Amortization In Income Statement | $1,083,211,327 | $1,016,777,368 | - | - |
| Depreciation Income Statement | $871,523,458 | $811,845,495 | - | - |
| Gross Profit | $4,934,128,933 | $4,663,889,101 | $561,873,651 | $329,917,795 |
| Per Share | ||||
| Diluted EPS | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.12 | $0.10 |
| Basic EPS | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.12 | $0.10 |
| Other | ||||
| Tax Effect Of Unusual Items | $-69,312,865 | $-16,889,990 | $-2,439,665 | $-3,007,806 |
| Tax Rate For Calcs | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Normalized EBITDA (Bullshit earnings) | $1,696,880,945 | $1,513,343,059 | $272,491,831 | $334,421,792 |
| Total Unusual Items | $-144,127,910 | $-39,409,976 | $-14,637,991 | $-16,889,990 |
| Total Unusual Items Excluding Goodwill | $-175,655,891 | $-67,559,958 | $-14,637,991 | $-16,889,990 |
| Reconciled Depreciation | $1,079,833,329 | $1,016,777,368 | $94,583,941 | $12,385,992 |
| EBITDA (Bullshit earnings) | $1,552,753,035 | $1,473,933,084 | $257,853,840 | $317,531,803 |
| EBIT | $469,541,708 | $457,155,716 | $163,269,898 | $305,145,810 |
| Diluted Average Shares | $1,238,599,230 | $1,116,987,358 | $1,116,987,358 | $1,116,987,358 |
| Basic Average Shares | $1,238,599,230 | $1,116,987,358 | $1,116,987,358 | $1,116,987,358 |
| Diluted NI Availto Com Stockholders | $24,771,985 | $14,637,991 | $123,859,923 | $95,709,940 |
| Otherunder Preferred Stock Dividend | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Minority Interests | $-101,339,937 | $-43,913,973 | $11,259,993 | $-78,819,951 |
| Tax Provision | $82,197,949 | $104,717,935 | $22,519,986 | $29,275,982 |
| Other Special Charges | $-21,393,987 | $-43,913,973 | $-56,299,965 | $-27,023,983 |
| Write Off | $37,157,977 | $-14,637,991 | - | - |
| Restructuring And Mergern Acquisition | $101,339,937 | $78,819,951 | $3,377,998 | $34,905,978 |
| Amortization | $211,687,868 | $204,931,873 | - | - |
| Selling General And Administration | - | $5,051,232,860 | $523,589,674 | - |
| Impairment Of Capital Assets | - | - | $7,881,995 | $9,007,994 |
Balance Sheet (Annual)
| Metric | 2025-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | ||||
| Net Tangible Assets | $-2,930,976,178 | $-2,987,276,143 | $-3,502,983,822 | $1,946,852,790 |
| Total Assets | $14,011,935,289 | $13,935,367,337 | $14,111,023,228 | $2,647,224,354 |
| Total Non Current Assets | $10,311,901,589 | $10,380,587,547 | $10,453,777,501 | $2,530,120,427 |
| Other Non Current Assets | $29,275,982 | $48,417,970 | $34,905,978 | - |
| Non Current Deferred Taxes Assets | $299,515,814 | $248,845,845 | $255,601,841 | $4,503,997 |
| Financial Assets | $15,763,990 | $0 | $0 | - |
| Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets | $5,407,048,639 | $5,634,500,497 | $5,800,022,394 | $298,389,814 |
| Other Intangible Assets | $4,002,927,511 | $4,274,293,343 | $4,446,571,236 | $100,213,938 |
| Current Assets | $3,700,033,700 | $3,555,905,789 | $3,659,497,725 | $115,977,928 |
| Other Current Assets | $84,449,948 | $100,213,938 | $78,819,951 | - |
| Hedging Assets Current | $7,881,995 | $4,503,997 | $10,133,994 | - |
| Current Deferred Assets | $0 | $0 | - | - |
| Prepaid Assets | $170,025,894 | $152,009,906 | $149,757,907 | - |
| Inventory | $925,571,425 | $962,729,401 | $954,847,406 | $6,755,996 |
| Other Receivables | $397,477,753 | $398,603,752 | $454,903,717 | $28,149,982 |
| Taxes Receivable | $272,491,831 | $251,097,844 | $256,727,840 | $5,629,996 |
| Accounts Receivable | $1,129,377,298 | $1,211,575,247 | $1,227,339,237 | $75,441,953 |
| Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable | $-141,875,912 | $-148,631,908 | $-146,379,909 | $-32,653,980 |
| Gross Accounts Receivable | $1,271,253,210 | $1,360,207,154 | $1,373,719,146 | $108,095,933 |
| Cash Cash Equivalents And Short Term Investments | $712,757,557 | $475,171,705 | $526,967,672 | $0 |
| Cash And Cash Equivalents | $712,757,557 | $475,171,705 | $526,967,672 | $0 |
| Cash Equivalents | $177,907,889 | $130,615,919 | $146,379,909 | $0 |
| Cash Financial | $534,849,667 | $344,555,786 | $380,587,763 | $0 |
| Investmentin Financial Assets | - | - | $209,435,870 | $1,125,999 |
| Debt | ||||
| Net Debt | $1,811,732,874 | $2,039,184,732 | $2,527,868,428 | $199,301,876 |
| Total Debt | $5,767,368,415 | $5,475,734,596 | $5,783,132,405 | $217,317,865 |
| Long Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligation | $4,583,943,150 | $4,382,389,276 | $2,605,562,380 | $7,881,995 |
| Long Term Debt | $1,922,080,805 | $1,972,750,774 | $365,949,772 | $0 |
| Current Debt And Capital Lease Obligation | $1,183,425,264 | $1,093,345,320 | $3,177,570,025 | $209,435,870 |
| Current Debt | $602,409,626 | $541,605,663 | $2,688,886,328 | $199,301,876 |
| Liabilities | ||||
| Total Liabilities Net Minority Interest | $10,859,137,249 | $10,584,393,420 | $10,926,697,207 | $401,981,750 |
| Total Non Current Liabilities Net Minority Interest | $6,181,736,157 | $5,993,694,274 | $4,301,317,326 | $40,535,975 |
| Other Non Current Liabilities | $90,079,944 | $32,653,980 | $32,653,980 | - |
| Derivative Product Liabilities | $0 | $16,889,990 | $2,251,999 | $0 |
| Non Current Deferred Taxes Liabilities | $1,109,109,310 | $1,125,999,300 | $1,229,591,236 | $22,519,986 |
| Current Liabilities | $4,677,401,092 | $4,590,699,146 | $6,625,379,881 | $361,445,775 |
| Other Current Liabilities | $653,079,594 | $629,433,609 | $2,303,794,568 | - |
| Payables | $2,581,916,395 | $2,610,066,377 | $901,925,439 | $140,749,912 |
| Total Tax Payable | $568,629,646 | $550,613,658 | $562,999,650 | $0 |
| Accounts Payable | $2,013,286,748 | $2,059,452,720 | $338,925,789 | $73,189,954 |
| Other Payable | - | - | $1,584,281,015 | $67,559,958 |
| Equity | ||||
| Common Stock Equity | $2,476,072,461 | $2,647,224,354 | $2,297,038,572 | $2,245,242,604 |
| Total Equity Gross Minority Interest | $3,152,798,040 | $3,350,973,917 | $3,184,326,020 | $2,245,242,604 |
| Stockholders Equity | $2,476,072,461 | $2,647,224,354 | $2,297,038,572 | $2,245,242,604 |
| Retained Earnings | $24,771,985 | $14,637,991 | $2,317,306,559 | $2,224,974,617 |
| Long Term Equity Investment | $157,639,902 | $168,899,895 | $166,647,896 | $2,212,588,624 |
| Other Equity Interest | - | - | $-20,267,987 | $20,267,987 |
| Investments In Other Ventures Under Equity Method | - | - | $25,897,984 | - |
| Other | ||||
| Treasury Shares Number | $505,996 | $0 | - | - |
| Ordinary Shares Number | $1,116,481,362 | $1,116,987,358 | $1,116,987,358 | $1,116,987,358 |
| Share Issued | $1,116,987,358 | $1,116,987,358 | $1,116,987,358 | $1,116,987,358 |
| Tangible Book Value | $-2,930,976,178 | $-2,987,276,143 | $-3,502,983,822 | $1,946,852,790 |
| Invested Capital | $5,000,562,891 | $5,161,580,791 | $5,351,874,673 | $2,444,544,480 |
| Working Capital | $-977,367,392 | $-1,034,793,357 | $-2,965,882,156 | $-245,467,847 |
| Capital Lease Obligations | $3,242,877,984 | $2,961,378,159 | $2,728,296,304 | $18,015,989 |
| Total Capitalization | $4,398,153,266 | $4,619,975,128 | $2,662,988,344 | $2,245,242,604 |
| Minority Interest | $676,725,579 | $703,749,562 | $887,287,448 | $0 |
| Additional Paid In Capital | $2,145,028,666 | $2,206,958,628 | $0 | - |
| Capital Stock | $222,947,861 | $222,947,861 | $0 | - |
| Common Stock | $222,947,861 | $222,947,861 | $0 | - |
| Non Current Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans | $84,449,948 | $94,583,941 | $111,473,931 | - |
| Non Current Deferred Revenue | $9,007,994 | $9,007,994 | $15,763,990 | - |
| Long Term Capital Lease Obligation | $2,661,862,345 | $2,409,638,502 | $2,239,612,608 | $7,881,995 |
| Long Term Provisions | $252,223,843 | $237,585,852 | $211,687,868 | $10,133,994 |
| Current Capital Lease Obligation | $581,015,639 | $551,739,657 | $488,683,696 | $10,133,994 |
| Current Provisions | $162,143,899 | $170,025,894 | $145,253,910 | $11,259,993 |
| Investmentsin Joint Venturesat Cost | $25,897,984 | $23,645,985 | $30,401,981 | - |
| Investmentsin Associatesat Cost | $131,741,918 | $145,253,910 | $136,245,915 | - |
| Goodwill | $1,404,121,127 | $1,360,207,154 | $1,353,451,159 | $198,175,877 |
| Net PPE | $4,340,727,302 | $4,117,779,440 | $4,022,069,500 | $13,511,992 |
| Accumulated Depreciation | $-2,884,810,207 | $-2,330,818,551 | $-1,660,848,968 | $-46,165,971 |
| Gross PPE | $7,225,537,508 | $6,448,597,991 | $5,682,918,467 | $59,677,963 |
| Construction In Progress | $111,473,931 | $153,135,905 | $127,237,921 | $0 |
| Other Properties | $5,714,446,448 | $4,866,568,975 | $4,055,849,479 | $59,677,963 |
| Buildings And Improvements | $1,147,393,287 | $1,150,771,285 | $1,077,581,330 | $0 |
| Land And Improvements | $252,223,843 | $278,121,827 | $422,249,738 | $0 |
| Properties | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Inventories Adjustments Allowances | $-327,665,796 | $-336,673,791 | $-361,445,775 | - |
| Other Inventories | $1,253,237,221 | $1,299,403,192 | $1,316,293,182 | - |
| Treasury Stock | - | $0 | - | - |
| Machinery Furniture Equipment | - | $901,925,439 | $883,909,450 | $2,251,999 |
| Other Short Term Investments | - | - | $15,763,990 | - |
Cash Flow Statement (Annual)
| Metric | 2025-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Cash Flow | ||||
| Free Cash Flow | $1,211,575,247 | $1,127,125,299 | $182,411,887 | $24,771,985 |
| Operating Activities | ||||
| Operating Cash Flow | $1,500,957,067 | $1,459,295,093 | $247,719,846 | $28,149,982 |
| Investing Activities | ||||
| Capital Expenditure | $-289,381,820 | $-332,169,794 | $-65,307,959 | $-3,377,998 |
| Investing Cash Flow | $-216,191,866 | $-236,459,853 | $350,185,782 | $-5,629,996 |
| Net Other Investing Changes | $27,023,983 | $16,889,990 | $43,913,973 | - |
| Capital Expenditure Reported | - | - | $-52,921,967 | $-3,377,998 |
| Financing Activities | ||||
| Repurchase Of Capital Stock | $-1,125,999 | $0 | - | - |
| Financing Cash Flow | $-1,013,399,370 | $-1,088,841,323 | $-72,063,955 | $-23,645,985 |
| Net Other Financing Charges | $-24,771,985 | $244,341,848 | $1,125,999 | - |
| Cash Dividends Paid | $-66,433,959 | $-61,929,961 | - | - |
| Common Stock Dividend Paid | $-66,433,959 | $-61,929,961 | - | - |
| Net Common Stock Issuance | $-1,125,999 | $0 | $0 | - |
| Dividend Received Cfo | $12,385,992 | $20,267,987 | - | - |
| Dividends Received Cfi | - | - | $0 | $0 |
| Other | ||||
| Repayment Of Debt | $-987,501,386 | $-2,418,646,496 | $-309,649,808 | $-12,385,992 |
| Issuance Of Debt | $1,031,415,359 | $2,111,248,687 | $310,775,807 | $0 |
| End Cash Position | $612,543,619 | $319,783,801 | $526,967,672 | $0 |
| Other Cash Adjustment Outside Changein Cash | $-1,125,999 | $-4,503,997 | - | - |
| Beginning Cash Position | $319,783,801 | $202,679,874 | $0 | $1,125,999 |
| Effect Of Exchange Rate Changes | $22,519,986 | $-12,385,992 | $1,125,999 | $0 |
| Changes In Cash | $271,365,831 | $133,993,917 | $525,841,673 | $-1,125,999 |
| Interest Paid Cff | $-257,853,840 | $-311,901,806 | $-16,889,990 | $-2,251,999 |
| Common Stock Payments | $-1,125,999 | $0 | - | - |
| Net Issuance Payments Of Debt | $43,913,973 | $-307,397,809 | $1,125,999 | $-12,385,992 |
| Net Long Term Debt Issuance | $43,913,973 | $-307,397,809 | $1,125,999 | $0 |
| Long Term Debt Payments | $-987,501,386 | $-2,418,646,496 | $-309,649,808 | $0 |
| Long Term Debt Issuance | $1,031,415,359 | $2,111,248,687 | $310,775,807 | $0 |
| Interest Received Cfi | $15,763,990 | $19,141,988 | - | - |
| Net Investment Purchase And Sale | $-40,535,975 | $61,929,961 | $359,193,777 | $-2,251,999 |
| Sale Of Investment | $47,291,971 | $129,489,919 | $360,319,776 | $0 |
| Purchase Of Investment | $-87,827,945 | $-67,559,958 | $-1,125,999 | $-2,251,999 |
| Net Business Purchase And Sale | $20,267,987 | $-3,377,998 | $359,193,777 | $0 |
| Sale Of Business | $20,267,987 | $0 | $360,319,776 | - |
| Net Intangibles Purchase And Sale | $-289,381,820 | $-332,169,794 | $-65,307,959 | - |
| Purchase Of Intangibles | $-289,381,820 | $-332,169,794 | $-65,307,959 | - |
| Net PPE Purchase And Sale | $50,669,968 | $1,125,999 | $12,385,992 | $0 |
| Sale Of PPE | $50,669,968 | $1,125,999 | $12,385,992 | $0 |
| Taxes Refund Paid | $-111,473,931 | $-102,465,936 | $-28,149,982 | $-9,007,994 |
| Change In Working Capital | $-12,385,992 | $19,141,988 | $162,143,899 | $13,511,992 |
| Change In Other Current Assets | $-12,385,992 | $19,141,988 | $162,143,899 | $13,511,992 |
| Depreciation And Amortization | $1,079,833,329 | $1,016,777,368 | $94,583,941 | $12,385,992 |
| Depreciation | $1,079,833,329 | $1,016,777,368 | $94,583,941 | $12,385,992 |
| Gain Loss On Investment Securities | $-20,267,987 | $-42,787,973 | - | - |
| Net Income From Continuing Operations | $483,053,700 | $451,525,719 | $174,529,892 | $143,001,911 |
| Purchase Of Business | - | $-3,377,998 | $-1,125,999 | $0 |
| Net Short Term Debt Issuance | - | - | $0 | $-12,385,992 |
| Short Term Debt Payments | - | - | $-310,775,807 | $-12,385,992 |
| Short Term Debt Issuance | - | - | $310,775,807 | - |
| Provisionand Write Offof Assets | - | - | $-16,889,990 | $-21,393,987 |
| Gain Loss On Sale Of PPE | - | - | $0 | $0 |
| Other Non Cash Items | - | - | - | - |