French Metals and Mining Stock News

As the European market navigates a mixed landscape with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index recently pulling back after reaching new highs, investors are keenly observing how economic indicators like inflation and GDP growth might influence future monetary policy decisions by the European Central Bank. In this context of cautious optimism, identifying stocks that demonstrate resilience and potential for growth amidst these broader economic trends can be particularly rewarding for those...

SCOR (ENXTPA:SCR) shares dropped sharply after the company posted its Q3 2025 results. While headline earnings showed strong Property & Casualty returns and a higher solvency ratio, lingering concerns surfaced about weaker performance in other segments. See our latest analysis for SCOR. SCOR’s headline results painted a strong picture, but the share price reacted swiftly to underlying concerns, dropping nearly 13% in a single day after the Q3 update. Despite this, long-term investors have...

Veolia Environnement SA was recently awarded the operation and maintenance contract for the Aguas Pacifico multipurpose desalination plant in Valparaiso, Chile, following a competitive tender process that included major national and international firms. This contract emphasizes Veolia’s leadership in sustainable water management, featuring 100% renewable energy use and advanced ocean protection technologies in one of South America’s most drought-impacted regions. We'll examine how winning...

In the past week, Korean Air converted seven Airbus A350-1000 passenger aircraft orders to the new A350 freighter, while Air China Cargo announced plans to acquire up to 10 A350 freighters, expanding Airbus's market leadership in next-generation cargo aircraft. These major commercial wins coincided with Airbus reporting strong third-quarter earnings, highlighting a resilient order backlog and renewed momentum in the cargo and freighter market segment. We’ll now explore how Korean Air’s...

Eutelsat Communications (ENXTPA:ETL) remains unprofitable, with losses having accelerated at a rate of 69% per year over the past five years. The company is forecast to continue posting losses through the next three years. While revenue is expected to grow at 3.8% per year, this trails the broader French market rate of 5.5%. Eutelsat’s Price-To-Sales Ratio of 1.3x appears expensive compared to industry peers. Despite ongoing challenges, shares are currently trading at €3.36, significantly...

AXA (ENXTPA:CS) is drawing attention as activist investor Cevian weighs an engagement focused on releasing capital and possible asset sales. This aligns with AXA's own "unlock the future" initiative, which targets higher earnings and shareholder returns. See our latest analysis for AXA. After a strong start to the year, AXA’s share price has lost some steam recently, dipping 6.8% over the past month and giving up some YTD gains. However, the long-term picture remains impressive, with a 1-year...

The market seemed underwhelmed by last week's earnings announcement from Société Marseillaise du Tunnel Prado Carénage...

Pluxee N.V. ( EPA:PLX ) has announced that it will be increasing its periodic dividend on the 23rd of December to...

While Elis SA ( EPA:ELIS ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw significant share price movement...

Shareholders might have noticed that TF1 SA ( EPA:TFI ) filed its quarterly result this time last week. The early...

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...

When close to half the companies in France have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 16x, you may consider...

Blockchain Group (ENXTPA:ALCPB) remains unprofitable, posting losses that have deepened at an average annual rate of 37.9% over the past five years. The company’s net profit margin has shown no improvement year over year, and ALCPB stands out as expensive among both its peer group and the French software sector, with a Price-To-Sales Ratio of 15.2x compared to the industry’s 1.6x average. With no signs of profit acceleration and several key risks on the table, margin and profit trends will be...

SCOR (ENXTPA:SCR) delivered a remarkable 173.2% earnings growth year-over-year, far outpacing its five-year average of 3.5% per year. Net profit margins rose to 3.3% from 1.2% last year, and with shares trading at a Price-to-Earnings Ratio of 8.7x, which is below the European Insurance industry average, investors may see opportunity in this combination of improving profitability and relative value. While the company trades below estimated fair value and shows steady revenue growth forecasts,...

Bourrelier Group (ENXTPA:ALBOU) remains unprofitable, but the company managed to reduce its losses by 14.7% per year over the last five years. Despite the steady decline in losses, net profit margins are still negative and the quality of earnings continues to be affected by the ongoing lack of profitability. On the valuation front, shares now trade at a Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.9x. This stands above both the European Specialty Retail industry average of 0.4x and the peer group’s 0.2x. The...

Wondering if Compagnie de Saint-Gobain is trading at a bargain or riding high on market hype? You are not alone; plenty of investors are asking the same after its latest moves. The stock has dipped 7.0% over the past week and is down 9.5% over the last month, but the longer view shows a 119.4% gain over three years and 158.3% over five years. This suggests there is still growth potential worth examining. Recently, investors and analysts have been digesting news of Saint-Gobain's expansion...

Ever wondered if LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton Société Européenne is really worth its current price tag? You’re not alone. The stock often draws attention from both seasoned investors and newcomers looking for luxury sector opportunities. After dipping slightly by 0.1% in the last week, LVMH’s shares have actually surged 16.8% over the past month, hinting at renewed optimism or shifting perceptions of its growth prospects. Recent headlines highlight strong demand for luxury goods in key...

Dassault Systèmes (ENXTPA:DSY) is drawing attention this week thanks to two headline events. The company announced a major expansion of its Medidata collaboration with Sanofi, and also revealed new 3D retail technology that is now live on Sklum’s platform. See our latest analysis for Dassault Systèmes. While the Medidata partnership expansion and the launch of immersive retail tech signal Dassault Systèmes’ drive to innovate, the market’s response has been cautious. The stock’s share price...

Curious whether Atos is a hidden bargain, overpriced, or sitting right where it should be? Let’s break down what the recent numbers and headlines really say about the stock’s value. While Atos has soared 102.9% so far this year, short-term performance is decidedly mixed, with a 16.3% drop in the past month and a slight 2.0% gain over the past year. Recent buzz surrounds Atos as the company’s significant restructuring efforts and ongoing negotiations for asset sales have captured market...

Vallourec (ENXTPA:VK) shares have seen some swings over the past month, attracting attention from investors comparing its recent performance to longer-term returns. The company’s moves often prompt fresh discussion about its valuation outlook. See our latest analysis for Vallourec. Vallourec’s share price has been on a bit of a ride this year, with momentum wavering after earlier gains. The 1-year total shareholder return still stands at a robust 17.4%. That long-term track record hints at...

Thales (ENXTPA:HO) has moved steadily in recent weeks, with investors keeping an eye on its broader performance metrics. Despite some ups and downs in the past month, the company’s longer-term returns have remained appealing for many market watchers. See our latest analysis for Thales. After a notable year-to-date share price surge of 79.43%, Thales has caught the attention of growth-focused investors, especially as momentum remains strong despite some short-term pullbacks. The company’s...

Wondering if Compagnie Générale des Établissements Michelin Société en commandite par actions stock is a genuine bargain or just priced fairly? You are not alone. With market opinions all over the place, a deeper dive is well worth it. The past year has seen the share price dip by 7.3%, with a steeper drop of 13.9% year-to-date. This could mean new opportunities or changing risks. Recent headlines about Michelin have highlighted strategic partnerships and sustainability initiatives, both of...

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...

Wondering if BNP Paribas is really offering value right now? You are not alone; a lot of investors are digging into what the numbers actually mean for the stock. Despite a recent dip of 2.1% this week and a 14.4% slide over the past month, BNP Paribas is still up an impressive 13.2% year-to-date and 17.1% over the last year, hinting at resilience and underlying growth potential. Recent headlines about the European banking sector have brought fresh attention to major players like BNP Paribas,...