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Price: 19.535 EUR

Market Cap: €12.5B

7.5%

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Operating Margin shows how much profit a company makes from its regular business activities after covering operating costs. It helps measure how efficiently the company turns sales into profit.

Operating Margin

7.5%

Operating Income

€1.3B

Revenue

€17.8B

Operating Margin shows how much profit a company makes from its regular business activities after covering operating costs. It helps measure how efficiently the company turns sales into profit.

Operating Margin

7.5%

Operating Income

€1.3B

Revenue

€17.8B

Peer Comparison

Country		Company	Market Cap	Operating Margin
FR	S	Suez SA F:SZ1	12.5B EUR	Loading...
UK		National Grid PLC LSE:NG	59.1B GBP	Loading...
FR		Engie SA PAR:ENGI	58.1B EUR	Loading...
US		Sempra Energy NYSE:SRE	56B USD	Loading...
DE		E.ON SE XETRA:EOAN	44.2B EUR	Loading...
US		Dominion Energy Inc NYSE:D	50.7B USD	Loading...
US	S	Sempra VSE:SREN	43.4B EUR	Loading...
DE		RWE AG XETRA:RWE	37.2B EUR	Loading...
US		Public Service Enterprise Group Inc NYSE:PEG	39.6B USD	Loading...
US		Consolidated Edison Inc NYSE:ED	37.2B USD	Loading...
DE		E ON SE MIL:EOAN	31.3B EUR	Loading...

Market Distribution

Min	-17 526.7%
30th Percentile	1.3%
Median	6.1%
70th Percentile	11.5%
Max	89 700%

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Suez SA
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Market Cap

12.5B EUR

Industry

Utilities

Amid the bustling corridors of global industry, Suez SA stands as a monumental player in the realm of water and waste management services. Originating in the 19th century, its heritage is deeply intertwined with transformative infrastructural feats like the Suez Canal. Yet, it is in the contemporary landscape that Suez SA has molded itself to be indispensable, navigating the complex challenges of sustainable resource management. The company ingeniously melds technological innovation with environmental stewardship, addressing pressing issues such as water scarcity and waste proliferation. By providing comprehensive services that encompass water treatment, recycling, and resource recovery, Suez ensures that municipalities and industries alike can meet the demands of a populous, urbanizing world without compromising ecological integrity. Suez SA's financial architecture is anchored in its diversified service offerings. It generates revenue primarily through long-term contracts with local governments for managing and treating water supplies, as well as processing and recycling waste materials. These contracts, often spanning decades, provide a stable revenue stream and enable the company to invest in cutting-edge technology and infrastructure. Additionally, Suez taps into industrial partnerships, offering tailored solutions ranging from water recycling systems to energy recovery processes. The company's strategic focus on sustainability not only caters to regulatory pressures but also meets the evolving expectations of stakeholders advocating for environmental accountability. Through this dynamic interplay of services and partnerships, Suez SA not only propels its financial prosperity but also fortifies its role as a guardian of essential resources.

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