Operating Margin - Brunello Cucinelli SpA (MIL:BC)

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Price: 96.58 EUR 3.56%

Market Cap: 6.6B EUR

16.5%

Current

16%

Average

3.2%

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

16.5%

Operating Profit

221.2m

Revenue

1.3B

Operating Margin Across Competitors

Country	Company	Market Cap	Operating Margin
IT	Brunello Cucinelli SpA MIL:BC	6.6B EUR	16%
FR	LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE PAR:MC	310.2B EUR	22%
FR	Hermes International SCA PAR:RMS	223.4B EUR	41%
KR	SBW KRX:102280	360.9T KRW	-4%
FR	EssilorLuxottica SA PAR:EL	131.4B EUR	13%
CH	Compagnie Financiere Richemont SA SIX:CFR	99.8B CHF	21%
FR	Christian Dior SE PAR:CDI	104.5B EUR	22%
FR	Kering SA PAR:KER	35.8B EUR	11%
IN	Titan Company Ltd NSE:TITAN	3.4T INR	9%
DE	Adidas AG XETRA:ADS	29.3B EUR	8%
CN	ANTA Sports Products Ltd HKEX:2020	225.7B HKD	24%

Brunello Cucinelli SpA
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Economic Moat

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Market Cap

6.6B EUR

Industry

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

Nestled in the picturesque hills of Solomeo, Italy, Brunello Cucinelli SpA emerges as a beacon of sartorial elegance and ethical entrepreneurship. Founded in 1978 by the visionary Brunello Cucinelli himself, the company has carved a niche in the luxury fashion market with its meticulous focus on cashmere apparel. The brand’s ethos is as much about the human touch as it is about craftsmanship. Cucinelli’s garments are celebrated for their timeless elegance, marrying traditional Italian tailoring with a modern aesthetic, yielding pieces that resonate with understated luxury and quality. A significant part of its allure lies in the commitment to craftsmanship - each article of clothing is an embodiment of exquisite detail and skill, a labor of love that reflects the brand’s dedication to authenticity and excellence. The company’s business strategy thrives on a vertically integrated model that encapsulates design, production, and retailing. This allows Brunello Cucinelli SpA to maintain strict control over the quality of its garments, from the sourcing of raw materials to the final product placed in its boutiques. Its revenue streams predominantly flow from the sale of its premium clothing, which is distributed through a blend of mono-brand stores, multi-brand outlets, and an expanding e-commerce presence. Central to its business model is the harmonious integration of profit with purpose. Cucinelli’s commitment to "Humanistic Capitalism" ensures that the company not only achieves robust financial results but also invests in the socio-cultural development of its community, enhancing the lives of its workers and preserving the historic beauty of Solomeo. Through this marriage of high fashion and social responsibility, Brunello Cucinelli SpA has cultivated a brand that resonates globally, turning luxury into a conduit for human connection and ethical growth.

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Brunello Cucinelli SpA
MIL:BC