Bolloré BOL.PA
FranceCommunication Services · EntertainmentEuronext París · EUR
4.19 EUR (+10.8%)
4 analysts
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Bolloré SE is a diversified holding with operations in transport and logistics in Africa (Africa Global Logistics), and stakes in media and entertainment (Vivendi, Universal Music Group), with a business model based on managing port and rail concessions and investing in content assets.
Listed on Euronext París · Symbol BOL.PA · EPA: BOL · Currency EUR
Key points
from its scores- ✕Little competitive advantage0.5
- ✕Fragile balance sheet1.9
- ✕Demanding valuation2.4
AI analysis
bottom line, main risk, context and newsFundamentals are weak, leverage is extreme, and the rising rate environment penalizes its valuation and refinancing capacity.
Bolloré SE has very weak financial health (Net Debt/EBITDA of 17.79), negative operating margins (-4.74%), and sharply falling earnings growth (-44.70%), justifying its low quality and growth scores. The valuation (P/E 41.98) is demanding for a holding with these fundamentals, and the rising interest rate environment in Europe aggravates the cost of its high debt.
The main risk is extreme leverage (Net Debt/EBITDA of 17.79) combined with a rising interest rate environment in Europe, which increases the cost of debt service and threatens dividend sustainability (payout of 88.89%).
Context and risks
Bolloré SE is a holding with stakes in transport and logistics (Africa Global Logistics) and media (Vivendi, UMG), with exposure to weak-governance jurisdictions in Africa and to shipping routes affected by the Red Sea and Hormuz conflict. Its high leverage (Net Debt/EBITDA of 17.79) amplifies the risk of a rising rate environment in Europe, where the ECB is hiking rates, increasing the cost of its debt. The concentration of revenues in Africa and dependence on shipping routes in conflict zones add material geopolitical risk not captured by financial metrics.
Is Bolloré stock cheap or expensive?
at the analysis dateOn P/E, it trades 145% above the Communication Services median.
| Multiple | Company | Sector | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E | 42.0 | 17.1 | +145% |
| Price / book | 0.5 | 2.3 | −78% |
| Price / sales | 3.5 | 1.9 | +81% |
Sector: median of the 102 Communication Services companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.
Valuation score: 2.4 out of 10 (median for Communication Services: 6.3).
Average analyst target: 4.19 EUR, +10.8% versus the price.
A premium can be justified if the company is of higher quality or grows faster than its sector: Quality / Moat 0.5 (sector 6.1), Growth 2.5 (sector 5.4).
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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Comparing it with its sector does not say whether it is a good buy: this is not investment advice.
Score by category
0 to 10 · hover overtap each one to see what it measuresKey metrics
at the analysis date · compared with the Communication Services medianValuation
- P/E
- 42.0
- Forward P/E
- 30.9
- EV / EBITDA
- −115.3
- Price / book
- 0.5
- Price / sales
- 3.5
- PEG
- 4.55
- Market cap
- 10.6B EUR
- Enterprise value
- 9.4B EUR
Profitability
- ROE
- 1.0%
- ROA
- −0.5%
- ROIC (approx.)
- −0.7%
- Gross margin
- 7.2%
- Operating margin
- −4.7%
- Net margin
- 7.9%
- Free cash flow
- −47.6M EUR
- FCF yield
- −0.4%
Solvency
- Total debt
- 136.3M EUR
- Net debt
- −1.4B EUR
- Cash
- 1.6B EUR
- EBITDA
- −81.3M EUR
- Net debt / EBITDA
- 17.79
- Debt / equity
- 0.66
- Current ratio
- 2.93
- Quick ratio
- 2.66
Growth
- Revenue growth
- +6.3%
- Earnings growth
- −44.7%
- EPS (TTM)
- 0.09 EUR
- EPS (forward)
- 0.12 EUR
Dividend
- Dividend yield
- 2.1%
- Payout
- 88.9%
Risk and market
- Beta
- 0.57
- Analyst consensus
- Buy (4)
- Target price
- 4.19 EUR
- 52-week range
- 3.60 – 5.67
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Is Bolloré stock cheap or expensive?
On P/E, it trades 145% above the Communication Services median. Valuation score: 2.4 out of 10 (median for Communication Services: 6.3). Average analyst target: 4.19 EUR, +10.8% versus the price. This is not investment advice.
What score does Bolloré get on MeridIAn Screener?
It scores 2.9 out of 10, rank 2,091 of 2,130 (better than 2% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Momentum (6.1) and its weakest, Quality / Moat (0.5). Analysis of 08/10/2026.
What is Bolloré's P/E ratio?
Its P/E is 42.0: the share price equals 42.0 times earnings per share over the last 12 months. The Communication Services median is 17.1. Based on the earnings analysts expect, the forward P/E is 30.9.
How much is Bolloré worth on the stock market?
Its market capitalisation is 10.6B EUR and its enterprise value, debt included, is 9.4B EUR.
How much debt does Bolloré have?
It has more cash than debt: net cash of 1.4B EUR.
Does Bolloré pay a dividend?
Yes: its dividend yield is 2.12% and it pays out 89% of its earnings.
How has Bolloré stock performed over the last year?
It has risen 10.9% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 3.60 and 5.67 EUR. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What do analysts think of Bolloré?
4 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “Buy” and their average target is 4.19 EUR (+10.8% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.