
73.95 EUR (+35.9%)
11 analysts
What does it do?
S.E.B. is a French manufacturer of small household appliances and cookware, with brands such as Tefal, Moulinex and WMF, operating globally in the consumer discretionary sector.
Listed on Euronext París · Symbol SK.PA · EPA: SK · Currency EUR
Key points
from its scores- ✓Good share-price trend7.8
- ✓Attractive valuation7.4
- ✕Little competitive advantage3.4
- ✕Fragile balance sheet3.5
- ✕Unfavourable risk and backdrop4.0
AI analysis
bottom line, main risk, context and newsHold, pending a tangible improvement in margins and cash generation that justifies the current leverage and dividend sustainability.
S.E.B. presents an attractive valuation (forward P/E of 6.94, FCF yield of 16.61%) and good momentum (17.45%), but its financial health is fragile: Net Debt/EBITDA of 3.40, operating margin of only 4.23% and a payout of 128% that puts dividend sustainability at risk. Revenue growth is slightly negative (-0.10%), suggesting the recovery has not yet materialized.
The main risk is the high leverage (Net Debt/EBITDA of 3.40) combined with a very narrow operating margin (4.23%), which makes the company vulnerable to rising interest rates and any additional cost pressure.
Context and risks
S.E.B. is a French manufacturer of small household appliances with a Net Debt/EBITDA of 3.40, a high level that, in a rising interest rate environment in Europe (the ECB raised rates in June and the market prices in another hike in September), increases the cost of its debt and pressures its already narrow operating margin (4.23%). The elevated governance risk in France adds a layer of regulatory and fiscal uncertainty.
Is S.E.B stock cheap or expensive?
at the analysis dateOn P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades in line with the Consumer Cyclical median (within 15%).
| Multiple | Company | Sector | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E | 25.0 | 17.8 | +40% |
| EV / EBITDA | 7.7 | 11.2 | −31% |
| Price / book | 1.0 | 2.9 | −66% |
| Price / sales | 0.4 | 1.3 | −71% |
Sector: median of the 228 Consumer Cyclical companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.
Valuation score: 7.4 out of 10 (median for Consumer Cyclical: 6.6).
Average analyst target: 73.95 EUR, +35.9% 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
0 to 10 · hover overtap each one to see what it measuresKey metrics
at the analysis date · compared with the Consumer Cyclical medianValuation
- P/E
- 25.0
- Forward P/E
- 6.9
- EV / EBITDA
- 7.7
- Price / book
- 1.0
- Price / sales
- 0.4
- PEG
- 2.12
- Market cap
- 3.0B EUR
- Enterprise value
- 5.7B EUR
Profitability
- ROE
- 4.9%
- ROA
- 4.0%
- ROIC (approx.)
- 5.3%
- Gross margin
- 8.0%
- Operating margin
- 4.2%
- Net margin
- 1.5%
- Free cash flow
- 495.9M EUR
- FCF yield
- 16.6%
- Cash conversion
- 67%
Solvency
- Total debt
- 3.5B EUR
- Net debt
- 2.5B EUR
- Cash
- 934.7M EUR
- EBITDA
- 745.3M EUR
- Net debt / EBITDA
- 3.40
- Debt / equity
- 105.54
- Current ratio
- 1.16
- Quick ratio
- 0.59
Growth
- Revenue growth
- −0.1%
- EPS (TTM)
- 2.18 EUR
- EPS (forward)
- 7.84 EUR
Dividend
- Dividend yield
- 5.1%
- Payout
- 128.4%
Risk and market
- Beta
- 1.23
- Analyst consensus
- Buy (11)
- Target price
- 73.95 EUR
- 52-week range
- 40.84 – 62.10
Recent news
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All 228 in Consumer Cyclical →Frequently asked questions about S.E.B
Is S.E.B stock cheap or expensive?
On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades in line with the Consumer Cyclical median (within 15%). Valuation score: 7.4 out of 10 (median for Consumer Cyclical: 6.6). Average analyst target: 73.95 EUR, +35.9% versus the price. This is not investment advice.
What score does S.E.B get on MeridIAn Screener?
It scores 4.9 out of 10, rank 1,764 of 2,130 (better than 17% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Momentum (7.8) and its weakest, Quality / Moat (3.4). Analysis of 08/10/2026.
What is S.E.B's P/E ratio?
Its P/E is 25.0: the share price equals 25.0 times earnings per share over the last 12 months. The Consumer Cyclical median is 17.8. Based on the earnings analysts expect, the forward P/E is 6.9.
How much is S.E.B worth on the stock market?
Its market capitalisation is 3.0B EUR and its enterprise value, debt included, is 5.7B EUR.
How much debt does S.E.B have?
Its net debt (debt minus cash) is 2.5B EUR. That is 3.40 times its EBITDA; the Consumer Cyclical median is 1.91.
Does S.E.B pay a dividend?
Yes: its dividend yield is 5.15% and it pays out 128% of its earnings.
How has S.E.B stock performed over the last year?
It has risen 12.6% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 40.84 and 62.10 EUR. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What do analysts think of S.E.B?
11 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “Buy” and their average target is 73.95 EUR (+35.9% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.
