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Company Description

Danone S.A. operates in the food and beverage industry in Europe, Noram, Latin America, the Asia Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East.The company operates through three segments: Essential Dairy & Plant-Based, Specialized Nutrition, and Waters.It produces and distributes yogurts; milk products; coffee creamers, drinks, and beverages; plant-based products; and ice creams, desserts, and nutritional powdered protein products under the Actimel, Activia, Alpro, Aptamil, Danette, Danio, Danonino, evian, Nutricia, Nutrilon, Volvic, as well as under the licensed brands, including International Delight, Dunkin' Donuts, and Bailey's.


The company also offers specialized nutrition products for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, infants, and young children under the Aptamil, Nutrilon, Gallia, Cow & Gate, Blédina, Bebelac, Olvarit, and Happy Family Organics brands.In addition, it provides tube feeding products under the Nutrison name; oral nutritional supplements under the Fortimel and NutriDrink names; and hypoallergenic products for children with allergies primarily under the Aptamil ProSyneo, Aptamil Pepti Syneo, and Neocate Syneo names.Further, the company offers water with natural fruit extracts, fruit juice, and vitamins under the evian, Volvic, Aqua, Mizone, Bonafont, Villavicencio, Villa del Sur, Hayat, Sirma, Fontvella, Lanjarón, Salus, Aqua d'Or, and Zywiec Zdroj brands.


It distributes its products through retail chains and traditional market outlets; convenience stores; hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies; and e-commerce.The company was formerly known as Groupe Danone and changed its name to Danone S.A. in April 2009.Danone S.A. was incorporated in 1899 and is headquartered in Paris, France.

Market Data

Last Price 67.88
Change Percentage 1.40%
Open 67.04
Previous Close 66.94
Market Cap ( Millions) 43691
Volume 1253552
Year High 67.94
Year Low 56.14
M A 50 64.84
M A 200 62.38

Financial Ratios

FCF Yield 6.10%
Dividend Yield 3.09%
ROE 6.11%
Debt / Equity 97.47%
Net Debt / EBIDTA 334.45%
Price To Book 2.62
Price Earnings Ratio 43.56
Price To FCF 16.39
Price To sales 1.61
EV / EBITDA 13.59

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Expected Mid-Term Growth

Segment n°1 -> EDP

Expected Growth : 1.5 %

What the company do ?

EDP (Entrepreneurial Development Program) from Danone S.A. is a 2-year program for young talents to develop entrepreneurial skills and drive business growth.

Why we expect these perspectives ?

Danone's EDP segment growth of 1.5% is driven by increasing demand for healthy and sustainable beverages, expansion in emerging markets, and successful product innovations. Additionally, the company's focus on digitalization and e-commerce platforms has improved distribution and accessibility, contributing to the segment's growth.

Segment n°2 -> Specialized Nutrition

Expected Growth : 2.5 %

What the company do ?

Specialized Nutrition from Danone S.A. offers tailored nutritional solutions for infants, toddlers, and adults with specific dietary needs, allergies, or medical conditions.

Why we expect these perspectives ?

Danone's Specialized Nutrition segment growth of 2.5% is driven by increasing demand for infant nutrition in emerging markets, premiumization of baby food, and expansion of online sales channels. Additionally, the segment benefits from the company's strong brand portfolio, including Aptamil and Karicare, and its commitment to innovation and R&D investments.

Segment n°3 -> Water

Expected Growth : 1.8 %

What the company do ?

Danone S.A.'s water segment offers a range of bottled water brands, including Evian, Volvic, and Aqua, providing healthy hydration options to consumers globally.

Why we expect these perspectives ?

Danone's water segment growth of 1.8% is driven by increasing consumer demand for healthy hydration, expansion in emerging markets, and premiumization of water products. Additionally, the company's focus on sustainability and eco-friendly packaging resonates with environmentally conscious consumers, contributing to the segment's growth.

Danone S.A. Products

Product Range What is it ?
Actimel A probiotic yogurt drink that supports gut health and immune system
Danone Oikos A Greek yogurt brand offering high-protein and low-fat yogurt products
Danone Activ A range of probiotic yogurts and fermented milk products for gut health
Evian A brand of bottled water sourced from the town of Evian-les-Bains in France
Volvic A brand of bottled water sourced from the Auvergne region in France
Nutricia A range of medical nutrition products for patients with specific dietary needs
Karicare A range of infant formula and baby food products
Aptamil A range of infant formula and baby food products

Danone S.A.'s Porter Forces

Danone S.A. operates in the food industry, where substitutes are available, but the company's strong brand portfolio and product diversification mitigate the threat.

Danone S.A. has a large customer base, which reduces the bargaining power of individual customers. Additionally, the company's strong brand reputation and product quality help to maintain customer loyalty.

Danone S.A. relies on a network of suppliers for raw materials, packaging, and logistics. While the company has some bargaining power due to its size, suppliers may still exert some pressure on prices and delivery terms.

The food industry has high barriers to entry, including significant capital requirements, regulatory hurdles, and established distribution networks. This limits the threat of new entrants to Danone S.A.'s market share.

The food industry is highly competitive, with many established players competing for market share. Danone S.A. faces intense rivalry from companies like Nestle, Unilever, and General Mills, which can lead to pricing pressures and advertising wars.

Capital Structure

Value
Debt Weight 49.10%
Debt Cost 3.95%
Equity Weight 50.90%
Equity Cost 6.09%
WACC 5.04%
Leverage 96.45%

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