BIC BB.PA
FranceConsumer Defensive · Household & Personal ProductsEuronext París · EUR
68.47 EUR (+4.1%)
6 analysts
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BIC is a French manufacturer of single-use consumer products (lighters, pens and razors) with a global brand, selling through mass retail and stationery channels.
Listed on Euronext París · Symbol BB.PA · EPA: BB · Currency EUR
Key points
from its scores- ✓Favourable backdrop8.5
- ✓Good share-price trend8.2
- ✓Very solid balance sheet8.1
- !Moderate growth5.7
AI analysis
bottom line, main risk, context and newsThe combination of net cash, reasonable valuation and strong momentum offsets weak revenue growth and low ROE.
BIC presents a solid financial profile: net cash (ND/EBITDA of -0.29), operating margin of 14.79% and a FCF yield of 9.42% supporting an attractive valuation (forward P/E of 12.77). Earnings growth of 43% contrasts with revenue decline of -3.5%, suggesting margin improvement rather than business expansion. Momentum is strong (32.74% over 12 months) and the 3.65% dividend is well covered.
The main risk is the persistent revenue decline (-3.5%) in a mature consumer business, which could indicate market share loss or structural competitive pressure, along with a high payout ratio of 83% that limits room to maintain the dividend if earnings weaken.
Context and risks
BIC has no material exposure to current macro factors: its defensive consumer business (lighters, pens, razors) does not depend on interest rates, oil or conflict shipping routes. Its balance sheet is solid, so the rise in rates does not affect it. The main risk is governance in France, already reflected in the country risk penalty.
Is BIC stock cheap or expensive?
at the analysis dateOn P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades in line with the Consumer Defensive median (within 15%).
| Multiple | Company | Sector | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E | 22.8 | 19.8 | +15% |
| EV / EBITDA | 7.2 | 10.8 | −34% |
| Price / book | 1.6 | 2.7 | −43% |
| Price / sales | 1.3 | 1.2 | +5% |
Sector: median of the 124 Consumer Defensive companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.
Valuation score: 7.2 out of 10 (median for Consumer Defensive: 6.3).
Average analyst target: 68.47 EUR, +4.1% versus the price.
Classic formulas with standard assumptions (10.0% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.
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Score by category
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at the analysis date · compared with the Consumer Defensive medianValuation
- P/E
- 22.8
- Forward P/E
- 12.8
- EV / EBITDA
- 7.2
- Price / book
- 1.6
- Price / sales
- 1.3
- PEG
- 2.60
- Market cap
- 2.7B EUR
- Enterprise value
- 2.6B EUR
Profitability
- ROE
- 6.9%
- ROA
- 6.2%
- ROIC (approx.)
- 14.8%
- Gross margin
- 50.1%
- Operating margin
- 14.8%
- Net margin
- 5.7%
- Free cash flow
- 250.6M EUR
- FCF yield
- 9.4%
- Cash conversion
- 70%
Solvency
- Total debt
- 333.5M EUR
- Net debt
- −102.4M EUR
- Cash
- 435.9M EUR
- EBITDA
- 357.7M EUR
- Net debt / EBITDA
- −0.29
- Debt / equity
- 19.42
- Current ratio
- 2.21
- Quick ratio
- 1.42
Growth
- Revenue growth
- −3.5%
- Earnings growth
- +43.0%
- EPS (TTM)
- 2.89 EUR
- EPS (forward)
- 5.15 EUR
Dividend
- Dividend yield
- 3.6%
- Payout
- 83.0%
Risk and market
- Beta
- −0.05
- Analyst consensus
- Buy (6)
- Target price
- 68.47 EUR
- 52-week range
- 46.20 – 69.50
Recent news
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All 124 in Consumer Defensive →Frequently asked questions about BIC
Is BIC stock cheap or expensive?
On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades in line with the Consumer Defensive median (within 15%). Valuation score: 7.2 out of 10 (median for Consumer Defensive: 6.3). Average analyst target: 68.47 EUR, +4.1% versus the price. This is not investment advice.
What score does BIC get on MeridIAn Screener?
It scores 7.2 out of 10, rank 118 of 2,130 (better than 93% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Risk & Context (8.5) and its weakest, Growth (5.7). Analysis of 08/10/2026.
What is BIC's P/E ratio?
Its P/E is 22.8: the share price equals 22.8 times earnings per share over the last 12 months. The Consumer Defensive median is 19.8. Based on the earnings analysts expect, the forward P/E is 12.8.
How much is BIC worth on the stock market?
Its market capitalisation is 2.7B EUR and its enterprise value, debt included, is 2.6B EUR.
How much debt does BIC have?
It has more cash than debt: net cash of 102.4M EUR.
Does BIC pay a dividend?
Yes: its dividend yield is 3.65% and it pays out 83% of its earnings.
How has BIC stock performed over the last year?
It has risen 30.9% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 46.20 and 69.50 EUR. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What do analysts think of BIC?
6 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “Buy” and their average target is 68.47 EUR (+4.1% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.