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Price: 12 EUR Market Closed

Market Cap: 48B EUR

-11.7%

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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

-11.7%

Operating Income

€-16.7B

Revenue

€143.5B

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

-11.7%

Operating Income

€-16.7B

Revenue

€143.5B

Peer Comparison

Country	Company	Market Cap	Operating Margin
FR	Electricite de France SA PAR:EDF	46.6B EUR	Loading...
DE	E.ON SE XETRA:EOAN	44.6B EUR	Loading...
DE	RWE AG XETRA:RWE	37B EUR	Loading...
US	Nextera Energy Inc NYSE:NEE	174B USD	Loading...
ES	Iberdrola SA MAD:IBE	118.5B EUR	Loading...
IT	Enel SpA MIL:ENEL	90.8B EUR	Loading...
US	Southern Co NYSE:SO	97.8B USD	Loading...
US	Constellation Energy Corp NASDAQ:CEG	92.2B USD	Loading...
US	Duke Energy Corp NYSE:DUK	93B USD	Loading...
US	American Electric Power Company Inc NASDAQ:AEP	63.8B USD	Loading...
US	Exelon Corp NASDAQ:EXC	45.4B USD	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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Electricite de France SA
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Economic Moat

None

Market Cap

48B EUR

Industry

Utilities

Électricité de France SA (EDF) is a titan in the global energy sector, woven into the fabric of France's industrial and economic narrative since its establishment in 1946. As a state-controlled entity, EDF has grown into one of the world’s largest producers and distributors of electricity, leveraging its diverse portfolio that spans nuclear, hydroelectric, wind, and solar power generation. The company stands as both a stalwart of traditional energy production and a pioneer in renewable energy, orchestrating an impressive symphony of technology and resource management to usher electricity from the theoretical conception of its power plants to the tangible flicker of lights in homes and industries across France and beyond. The essence of EDF's business model revolves around its ability to generate electricity efficiently and to distribute this power in a way that satisfies both regulatory standards and consumer demands. EDF’s vast network of nuclear plants, primarily within France, allows it to generate a significant portion of electricity at a low marginal cost, which is pivotal in maintaining competitive tariff rates for consumers. By leaning into the energy transition, EDF also actively invests in and expands its renewables and energy services. This dual focus enables the company to mitigate regulatory risks associated with carbon emissions while opening new revenue streams. The success of EDF’s operations hinges not just on its technical capacity but also on its strategic adaptability, allowing it to navigate the complex and ever-evolving landscape of the global energy market.

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