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STRONG BUYFLAGCriteo S.A. · Communication Services · France · $1.0B · Avg Vol: $11M/d
Criteo represents an interesting arbitrage on a potential buyout, with a 50%+ premium offer already on the table and strong forward-EPS revisions. However, as an adtech firm navigating a shift to U.S. domicile, the integration and management distractions during a potential takeover create binary outcomes that diverge from our core long-term compounder philosophy.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Criteo S.A. is a global technology company delivering commerce media solutions that empower brands and retailers to engage consumers with personalized advertising experiences. The company's competitive moat is founded on its vast dataset of commerce insights, advanced AI-driven prediction algorithms, and an expansive network of publisher and advertiser partnerships. Criteo is a leading innovator in the commerce media space, adapting its solutions to navigate evolving privacy regulations and digital advertising landscapes.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)
| Year | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | CAGR | TTM | 2026E | 2027E | Fwd CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 2.0B | 1.9B | 1.9B | 1.9B | -1.2% | 1.9B | 1.9B | 2.0B | 0.9% |
| EPS | 0.15 | 0.95 | 2.04 | 2.73 | 163.0% | 2.13 | 4.22 | 5.13 | 37.1% |
| Shares | 57.3M | 55.8M | 54.3M | 51.2M | -10.7% | 50.2M | — | — | — |
| Debt | 108.5M | 118.4M | 103.4M | 138.4M | 8.4% | 144.3M | — | — | — |
| Equity | 1.0B | 1.1B | 1.0B | 1.1B | 3.1% | — | — | — | — |
| Op CF | 256.0M | 224.2M | 258.2M | 311.2M | 6.7% | 297.1M | — | — | — |
| Inv CF | -166.1M | -108.7M | -97.9M | -101.1M | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fin CF | -113.0M | -147.3M | -270.5M | -151.5M | — | — | — | — | — |
SCORE BREAKDOWN
FUNDAMENTALS
SECTOR PEERS
Closest peers in Communication Services, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of CRTO are excluded.
| Ticker | Company | Mkt Cap | StockRank | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRTO | Criteo S.A.(you) | $1.0B | 99 | STRONG BUY |
| HAVAS.AS | Havas N.V. | $1.9B | 95 | STRONG BUY |
| DEC.PA | JCDecaux SE | $4.6B | 90 | STRONG BUY |
| LOCAL.PA | Solocal Group S.A. | $159M | 95 | STRONG BUY |
| ALREW.PA | Reworld Media Société Anonyme | $122M | 68 | BUY |
| PUB.PA | Publicis Groupe S.A. | $24.5B | 81 | STRONG BUY |
| HCO.PA | High Co. SA | $80M | 60 | HOLD |
| TFI.PA | TF1 SA | $1.6B | 85 | STRONG BUY |
| ALBLD.PA | Bilendi SA | $87M | 23 | SELL |
| NRG.PA | NRJ Group SA | $605M | 78 | BUY |
Peer medians: ROE 6.1% · P/E 15.1x · Gross margin 41.1%