Groupe CRIT SA (CEN.PA) | Investment Case

1. Company Snapshot

1.a. Company Description

Groupe CRIT SA provides temporary staffing and recruitment services to the small and medium-sized businesses and industries in France, the United States, the United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal, Africa, and internationally.It operates through three segments: Temporary Staffing and Recruitment, Airport Services, and Other Services.The company offers services for recruitment; job placement; consulting; HR management digitization; and first-time employment support, including support and advice to job seekers, redeployment and retraining for workers made redundant, engineering consulting for finding employment for recent graduates, employment support and advice for disabled workers, audits and advice for companies, etc.

It also provides airport services, such as check-in, boarding, and ticketing; aircraft assistance services consisting of towing, parking, chocking, electrical connections, baggage and cargo handling, checking tanks, cleaning, and aircraft pushouts; traffic services comprising monitoring flight plans, drawing up weight and balance forms, weather tracking, etc.; and cargo services that include transfer of cargo and mail from runway and storage.In addition, the company offers engineering and industrial maintenance, and hospitality and training services.Groupe CRIT SA was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Paris, France.

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1.b. Last Insights on CEN

Groupe CRIT SA's recent performance faced headwinds due to unfavorable business conditions. Although specifics on the company's recent earnings release are scarce, a sluggish economic environment likely impacted operations. Additionally, any shifts in sales or acquisitions could have influenced performance, but related details are not readily available. Regulatory challenges or legal issues may have also played a role. According to recent market analysis, investors are reassessing their stance on companies like Groupe CRIT SA amidst subtle market shifts.

1.c. Company Highlights

Last Price	59.8
Change Percentage	-0.33%
Open	60
Previous Close	60
Market Cap ( Millions)	630
Volume	545
Year High	74.2
Year Low	55.6
M A 50	59.8
M A 200	63.3

FCF Yield	18.88%
Dividend Yield	10.03%
ROE	9.13%
Debt / Equity	28.35%
Net Debt / EBIDTA	9.51%
Price To Book	0.92
Price Earnings Ratio	9.66
Price To FCF	5.3
Price To sales	0.19
EV / EBITDA	-0.41

2. Transcript Summary

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4. Business Breakdown

4.a. Revenues by Country

4.b. Revenues by Segment

5. Expected revenues mid-term growth (8.52%)

6. Segments

Temporary Work and Recruitment

Expected Growth: 9%

Groupe CRIT SA's 9% growth in Temporary Work and Recruitment is driven by increasing demand for flexible workforce solutions, expansion into new markets, and strategic acquisitions. Additionally, investments in digital platforms and process automation have enhanced operational efficiency, allowing the company to capitalize on market opportunities and drive growth.

Airport Assistance

Expected Growth: 7%

Airport Assistance from Groupe CRIT SA's 7% growth is driven by increasing air travel demand, expansion of airport infrastructure, and rising need for efficient passenger services. Additionally, strategic partnerships, investments in digitalization, and a growing focus on customer experience are contributing to the segment's growth.

Other Services

Expected Growth: 6%

Groupe CRIT SA's Other Services segment growth is driven by increasing demand for digital transformation, cybersecurity, and data analytics services. The company's strategic acquisitions and partnerships have expanded its service offerings, while investments in innovation and R&D have enhanced its competitiveness. Additionally, the growing need for businesses to outsource non-core functions has contributed to the segment's growth.

Inter-sectors

Expected Growth: 5%

Groupe CRIT SA's 5% growth is driven by increasing demand for digital transformation services, expansion into new markets, and strategic acquisitions. The company's expertise in IT consulting, cybersecurity, and data analytics has enabled it to capitalize on the growing need for businesses to adapt to digitalization. Additionally, its diversified client base across various industries has contributed to its steady growth.

7. Detailed Products

Cybersecurity Services

Groupe CRIT SA provides cybersecurity services to help organizations protect themselves from cyber threats. This includes penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and incident response.

Digital Forensics and Incident Response

Groupe CRIT SA offers digital forensics and incident response services to help organizations respond to and investigate cyber attacks.

Compliance and Governance

Groupe CRIT SA provides compliance and governance services to help organizations meet regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Managed Security Services

Groupe CRIT SA offers managed security services to help organizations monitor and respond to security threats in real-time.

Cybersecurity Consulting

Groupe CRIT SA provides cybersecurity consulting services to help organizations improve their overall security posture.

Training and Awareness

Groupe CRIT SA offers training and awareness services to help organizations educate employees on cybersecurity best practices.

8. Groupe CRIT SA's Porter Forces

Forces Ranking

Threat Of Substitutes

The threat of substitutes for Groupe CRIT SA is moderate due to the presence of alternative services and products in the market.

Bargaining Power Of Customers

The bargaining power of customers is low for Groupe CRIT SA due to the company's strong brand reputation and customer loyalty.

Bargaining Power Of Suppliers

The bargaining power of suppliers is moderate for Groupe CRIT SA due to the presence of multiple suppliers in the market.

Threat Of New Entrants

The threat of new entrants is high for Groupe CRIT SA due to the relatively low barriers to entry in the industry.

Intensity Of Rivalry

The intensity of rivalry is high for Groupe CRIT SA due to the presence of several established competitors in the market.

9. SWOT Analysis

10. Capital Structure

10.a. Balance Sheet

10.b. Weighted Average Cost of capital

	Value
Debt Weight	16.21%
Debt Cost	3.95%
Equity Weight	83.79%
Equity Cost	8.20%
WACC	7.51%
Leverage	19.34%

11. Quality Control: Groupe CRIT SA passed 5 out of 9 key points

Strong Liquidity

Low Debt

Strong Interest Coverage

Healthy Cash Flow

Operating Efficiency

Strong Return On Equity

Consistent Revenue Growth

Consistent Operating Cash Flow Growth

Margin Improvement

12.a Historical Valuation

12.b Price/Earnings Ratio

12.c Margin Valuation

12.d Peers Valuation

Peers Group Analysis

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Peers Metrics

12.e Scoring ^Insights

12.f DCF ^BETA

Parameters

Short Term Growth

-8.51%

Short term Time

10.0

Long-Term Growth

2.00%

WACC

7.51%

Groupe CRIT SA - FR0000036675

1. Company Snapshot

1.a. Company Description

1.b. Last Insights on CEN

1.c. Company Highlights

Less Volatile

Cheaper

Average Yield

Weak Momentum

Revenues Miss

Fairly Valued

Stable Momentum

Medium Volatility

Revenues Beats

Average Quality

Average Growth

Higher Yield

2. Transcript Summary

3. NewsRoom

4. Business Breakdown

4.a. Revenues by Country

4.b. Revenues by Segment

5. Expected revenues mid-term growth (8.52%)

6. Segments

Temporary Work and Recruitment

Expected Growth: 9%

Airport Assistance

Expected Growth: 7%

Other Services

Expected Growth: 6%

Inter-sectors

Expected Growth: 5%

7. Detailed Products

Cybersecurity Services

Digital Forensics and Incident Response

Compliance and Governance

Managed Security Services

Cybersecurity Consulting

Training and Awareness

8. Groupe CRIT SA's Porter Forces

Forces Ranking

Threat Of Substitutes

Bargaining Power Of Customers

Bargaining Power Of Suppliers

Threat Of New Entrants

Intensity Of Rivalry

9. SWOT Analysis

Strength

Weaknesses

Opportunities

Threats

10. Capital Structure

10.a. Balance Sheet

10.b. Weighted Average Cost of capital

11. Quality Control: Groupe CRIT SA passed 5 out of 9 key points

12.a Historical Valuation

12.b Price/Earnings Ratio

12.c Margin Valuation

12.d Peers Valuation

Peers Group Analysis

Peers Metrics

12.e Scoring Insights

12.f DCF BETA

Parameters

Short Term Growth

Short term Time

Long-Term Growth

WACC

Target Price

59.8$

Current Price

59.8$

Potential

-0.00%

Expected Cash-Flows

12.e Scoring ^Insights

12.f DCF ^BETA