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Hermès - Expensive bags, and expensive stock. And the story of €14 billion of bearer shares gone missing.
About Hermès International SA Hermès International SA is a French luxury goods manufacturer. Its core business is leather goods.Read more
A great prediction written on the 21st of July 2025
(This peace was written on the 21st of July 2025) I’d like to get your attention on LVMH, an European giant that needs no introductions. LVMH’s current price of 470€ is starting to get into purchasable territory.Read more
EU#4 - Turning Heritage into the World’s Strongest Luxury Empire
LVMH: Turning Heritage into the World’s Strongest Luxury Empire Luxury is supposed to be rare, handcrafted, and personal. Scale, on the other hand, belongs to factories and fast-moving consumer goods.Read more
LVMH - A Fundamental and Historical Valuation
Business Overview Key Metrics Total: 10.5/17 +2 ✅✅ Projected Operating Margin: 25.34% +0 ⚠️ Projected 5-Year Revenue CAGR: 7.30% +1 ✅ Last 5-Year ROIC: 12.40% +1 ✅ Estimated Cost of Capital: 6.98% (lower than ROIC) +1 ✅ Last 5-Year Shares Outstanding CAGR: -0.30% +1 ✅ Projected 5-Year EPS CAGR: 17.34% +1 ✅ Projected 5-Year Dividend CAGR: 12.78% +1.5 ✅ Estimated Debt Rating: Aa3 +2 ✅✅ Morningstar Moat: Wide +0 ⚠️ Morningstar Uncertainty: Medium LVMH is a "status symbol". This is shown on its high operating margin and wide moat but also on its "modest" yet solid revenue growth , given that these type of companies choose to trade their brand status by lower revenue growth, that's not a bug but a feature.Read more
Analysts Lower SEB Valuation After Weaker Guidance and Softer Growth Outlook
Key Takeaways Strong product innovation, sustainability initiatives, and digital strategies are enhancing SEB's margins, premium pricing, and operational efficiency. Expansion in Asia and strategic acquisitions are positioning SEB for long-term growth through new revenue streams and broader market access.Read more
Analyst Commentary Highlights Moderation in Hermès International’s Valuation and Sector Growth Outlook
Key Takeaways Expanding affluent customer base in Asia and disciplined supply control strengthen brand exclusivity, driving sustained revenue growth and industry-leading margins. Heritage, strong sustainability focus, and diversification into new categories reinforce premium pricing and broaden revenue streams without diluting brand equity.Read more
MC: Future Performance Will Depend On Recovery In Global Luxury Demand
Key Takeaways Expansion in Asia-Pacific and digital retail, alongside operational efficiencies, positions LVMH for revenue growth and improved margins as economic conditions recover. Investments in innovation, sustainability, and brand diversification strengthen long-term resilience, meeting evolving luxury consumer preferences and reinforcing brand loyalty.Read more
KER: Beauty Unit Sale And Licensing Deal Will Shape Future Market Position
Key Takeaways Store optimization and strict cost controls are improving brand positioning, gross and net margins, and operational leverage for sustained earnings growth. Digital investment, revitalized product lines, and a focus on sustainability bolster global reach, consumer demand, and long-term brand strength.Read more
Rising Trade Barriers Will Erode Luxury Prospects
Key Takeaways Depressed luxury demand from geopolitical tensions, anti-luxury sentiment, and over-reliance on Asian consumers threatens both revenue growth and brand resilience. Market maturation, brand fatigue, and the rise of resale channels are pressuring margins, pricing power, and long-term sales growth.Read more
