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French (CAC) Machinery Industry Analysis
UpdatedSep 10, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies21
- 7D1.5%
- 3M-0.3%
- 1Y-22.1%
- YTD-33.5%
Over the last 7 days, the Machinery industry has risen 1.5%, driven by gains from Alstom of 1.1%. However, the industry is down 22% over the past year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 28% annually.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the French Machinery Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 10 Sep 2026 | €9.2b | €24.1b | €301.4m | 23.4x | 30.5x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 08 Aug 2026 | €9.7b | €24.1b | €300.3m | 22.5x | 32.2x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 06 Jul 2026 | €9.2b | €23.9b | €281.7m | 22.4x | 32.8x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 03 Jun 2026 | €9.9b | €23.9b | €283.8m | 27.3x | 35x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 01 May 2026 | €9.7b | €23.6b | €347.0m | 18.9x | 28.1x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 29 Mar 2026 | €12.8b | €23.6b | €335.4m | 18.1x | 38.1x | 0.5x |
| Tue, 24 Feb 2026 | €15.6b | €23.6b | €354.4m | 18x | 44.1x | 0.7x |
| Thu, 22 Jan 2026 | €14.1b | €23.6b | €355.9m | 19.5x | 39.6x | 0.6x |
| Sat, 20 Dec 2025 | €13.5b | €23.7b | €367.6m | 19.6x | 36.6x | 0.6x |
| Mon, 17 Nov 2025 | €12.9b | €23.7b | €293.5m | 20.3x | 43.9x | 0.5x |
| Wed, 15 Oct 2025 | €12.3b | €23.4b | €130.9m | 20.3x | 93.7x | 0.5x |
| Fri, 12 Sep 2025 | €11.8b | €23.4b | €132.4m | 39.4x | 89x | 0.5x |
| Sun, 10 Aug 2025 | €12.0b | €23.5b | €168.9m | 28.3x | 71.3x | 0.5x |
| Tue, 08 Jul 2025 | €12.7b | €24.1b | €214.3m | 25.9x | 59x | 0.5x |
| Thu, 05 Jun 2025 | €12.4b | €24.1b | €214.3m | 22.1x | 58x | 0.5x |
| Sat, 03 May 2025 | €12.7b | €23.5b | -€160,349,982.00 | 14x | -79.3x | 0.5x |
| Mon, 31 Mar 2025 | €12.2b | €23.4b | -€156,382,911.00 | 10.9x | -78x | 0.5x |
| Wed, 26 Feb 2025 | €11.8b | €23.7b | -€128,438,953.00 | 9.3x | -91.9x | 0.5x |
| Fri, 24 Jan 2025 | €11.3b | €23.7b | -€129,395,953.00 | 11.4x | -87.6x | 0.5x |
| Sun, 22 Dec 2024 | €12.2b | €23.9b | -€108,147,953.00 | 12.9x | -112.4x | 0.5x |
| Tue, 19 Nov 2024 | €12.4b | €23.9b | -€108,147,953.00 | 13x | -114.5x | 0.5x |
| Thu, 17 Oct 2024 | €11.6b | €23.5b | -€153,705,971.00 | 13.6x | -75.6x | 0.5x |
| Sat, 14 Sep 2024 | €10.2b | €23.6b | -€167,841,980.00 | 12.8x | -60.5x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 12 Aug 2024 | €10.1b | €23.6b | -€185,993,980.00 | 20.3x | -54.6x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 10 Jul 2024 | €9.9b | €23.6b | -€205,215,980.00 | 20.1x | -48.3x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 07 Jun 2024 | €9.8b | €23.6b | -€202,758,856.00 | 14x | -48.3x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 05 May 2024 | €8.5b | €22.8b | -€9,294,856.00 | 12.6x | -915.4x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 02 Apr 2024 | €8.2b | €22.8b | -€12,364,817.00 | 12x | -661.7x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 29 Feb 2024 | €7.5b | €22.5b | -€63,809,246.00 | 12.8x | -117.8x | 0.3x |
| Sat, 27 Jan 2024 | €7.4b | €22.7b | -€55,685,910.00 | 11.9x | -132.2x | 0.3x |
| Mon, 25 Dec 2023 | €7.5b | €22.7b | -€62,146,410.00 | 11.5x | -120.9x | 0.3x |
| Wed, 22 Nov 2023 | €7.5b | €22.7b | -€65,360,129.00 | 13.3x | -114.5x | 0.3x |
| Fri, 20 Oct 2023 | €7.4b | €22.3b | -€108,165,037.00 | 12.8x | -68.8x | 0.3x |
| Sun, 17 Sep 2023 | €12.4b | €22.2b | -€113,423,037.00 | 16.6x | -109.6x | 0.6x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
-109.6x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are optimistic on the French Machinery industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
- The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 30.5x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of -80.0x.
- The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.46x.
Past Earnings Growth
- Total earnings for the Machinery industry have gone up over the last three years, and the industry is now profitable. Revenues have grown 2.8% per year.
- This means that more sales are being generated by the industry overall, and subsequently profits are increasing too.
Industry Trends
Which industries have driven the changes within the French Industrials industry?
| FR Market | -1.99% | |
| Industrials | -0.44% | |
| Machinery | 1.45% | |
| Construction Machinery and Vehicles | 1.72% | |
| Agricultural Machinery | -0.23% | |
| Industrial Machinery | -1.15% | |
Industry PE
- Investors are most optimistic about the Industrial Machinery industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 23.6x.
- Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 24.4%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 0.4% per year.
Forecasted Growth
- Analysts are most optimistic on the Agricultural Machinery industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 96% over the next 5 years.
- In contrast, the Industrial Machinery industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 24% per year over the next few years.
Top Stock Gainers and Losers
Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALO Alstom | €15.85 | 1.1% +€81.0m | -24.7% | PE26.3x | |
| MTU Manitou BF | €22.30 | 7.7% +€61.2m | 19.5% | PE9.8x | |
| MLCFD Compagnie de Chemins de Fer Départementaux Société Anonyme | €1.13k | 7.6% +€2.2m | 23.5% | PE29.9x | |
| ALNSC NSC Groupe | €65.00 | 6.6% +€1.7m | -7.1% | PE3.4x | |
| ALPWG Prodways Group | €0.60 | 4.2% +€1.2m | -14.3% | PS0.7x |