Operating Margin - Accor SA (F:ACR)

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Price: 47.82 EUR -0.91%

Market Cap: 11.7B EUR

14.7%

Current

12%

Average

7.3%

Industry

Operating Margin represents how efficiently a company is able to generate profit through its core operations.

Higher ratios are generally better, illustrating the company is efficient in its operations and is good at turning sales into profits.

Operating Margin

14.7%

Operating Profit

833m

Revenue

5.7B

Operating Margin Across Competitors

Country		Company	Market Cap	Operating Margin
FR		Accor SA PAR:AC	11.7B EUR	15%
US		Booking Holdings Inc NASDAQ:BKNG	174.7B USD	35%
CN	H	H World Group Ltd BMV:HTHTN	2.7T MXN	23%
US		Marriott International Inc NASDAQ:MAR	84.5B USD	16%
US		Airbnb Inc NASDAQ:ABNB	84.5B USD	23%
US		Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd NYSE:RCL	81.9B USD	26%
US		Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc NYSE:HLT	68.2B USD	22%
CN		Trip.com Group Ltd HKEX:9961	370.6B HKD	26%
US		Carnival Corp NYSE:CCL	42.2B USD	16%
UK		Carnival PLC LSE:CCL	30.9B GBP	16%
US		Expedia Group Inc NASDAQ:EXPE	35.6B USD	14%

Accor SA
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Market Cap

11.7B EUR

Industry

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

Accor SA, a beacon in the hospitality industry, started its journey in 1967 with the opening of the first Novotel in Lille Lesquin, France. Over the decades, it has expanded its reach to become one of the largest and most diversified hotel groups worldwide. The company operates a portfolio of renowned brands that cater to a wide spectrum of customer segments, ranging from luxury to economy. Whether it’s the opulence of Raffles and Fairmont or the budget-friendly appeal of Ibis and Jo&Joe, Accor has crafted a brand universe that caters to the diverse needs of travelers. Driven by a business model rooted in three pillars—hotel management, franchising, and ownership—the company ensures its presence across 110 countries, remaining agile and customer-focused in a rapidly evolving market. Accor SA’s business primarily revolves around generating revenue through management contracts, franchise fees, and rental income from the properties it manages and owns. By leveraging its expertise, Accor extends management services to property owners, ensuring seamless operations while earning fees based on the revenue generated. In addition to management contracts, Accor capitalizes on its robust brand portfolio by franchising, allowing property owners to operate under its brands for a fee. The strategic ownership and investment in select hotels allow Accor to maintain a stake in the value appreciation of hospitality real estate. Furthermore, with its commitment to innovation, Accor continually diversifies its revenue streams beyond traditional hospitality, embracing digital transformation and loyalty programs like ALL - Accor Live Limitless, which not only enhance customer experiences but nurture brand loyalty. This holistic approach fortifies Accor SA’s position as a stalwart in the dynamic hospitality landscape.

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Network Effect: We analyze whether the value of a company’s product or service grows as its user base expands. Platforms like payment systems or marketplaces benefit from this self-reinforcing.

Switching Costs: We assess whether customers face significant costs or disruptions when switching to a competitor’s product or service. High switching costs create customer stickiness and provide pricing power.

Intangible Assets: Strong brands, patents, and regulatory licenses can protect a company’s market position by creating barriers for competitors or enabling premium pricing. For example, a well-recognized consumer brand may command higher customer loyalty and margins.

Efficient scale: Occurs when a market is optimally served by one or a few players, making it unprofitable for new entrants to compete. This typically happens in industries with high fixed costs or geographic constraints, such as utilities or pipelines.

Cost Advantage: Companies with structural cost advantages can produce goods or services at a lower cost than their competitors, enabling them to offer competitive pricing or maintain higher margins. These advantages often arise from economies of scale, superior supply chain management, or proprietary technology. Firms like Walmart leverage their massive scale to negotiate better terms with suppliers, allowing them to undercut competitors on price.

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Accor SA
F:ACR