Mercedes-Benz Group AG, the crown jewel of the German automotive industry, has embodied excellence in the premium and luxury segment for over a century. The Stuttgart-based manufacturer operates through two main divisions: Mercedes-Benz Cars, which encompasses the Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-AMG, Mercedes-Maybach, and smart brands, as well as Mercedes-Benz Vans. In 2023, the group delivered approximately 2.04 million passenger vehicles, generating revenues of €153.2 billion. Stra

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, universally known as BMW, stands as one of the world's most iconic premium automotive manufacturers. Founded in 1916 in Munich, the German group built its reputation on engineering excellence, embodied by its historic slogan "The Ultimate Driving Machine." The brand portfolio includes BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, covering the entire premium and ultra-luxury spectrum. The group's architecture revolves around three distinct operating segme

A Value-Driven Recovery As of early 2026, Renault Group is finalizing the profound transformation initiated in 2021 through the "Renaulution" plan. An examination of historical data highlights a major strategic pivot: moving from a volume race to a quest for unit margin ("Value over Volume"). In 2024, the group posted revenues of €56.2 billion , a level comparable to 2019, but with a radically healthier profitability structure. While Renault recorded an operating loss of near

Born from the merger of PSA and FCA, Stellantis has established itself as an automotive juggernaut, housing 14 iconic brands (Peugeot, Jeep, Ram, Maserati, etc.). The group operates on a globalized structure, leveraging massive industrial synergies to fund its electrification transition ( Dare Forward 2030  plan). However, the "Value over Volume" model, long championed by management, is showing its limitations in a deteriorating market environment. Financial and Operational D

Puig, a major player in Spanish luxury, has established itself as a benchmark in the "Prestige" segment. With its "House of Brands" model (Paco Rabanne, Carolina Herrera, Jean Paul Gaultier), the group derives its strength from hyper-specialization. Revenue structure analysis confirms the dominance of the "Fragrance and Fashion"  segment, the true profit engine, overshadowing the Makeup and Skincare divisions. Geographically, EMEA remains the group's stronghold (50% of the mi

A Successful Post-Pandemic Pivot Zalando SE, the European leader in online fashion, is confirming a return to robust growth in 2025, turning the page on the stagnation observed between 2021 and 2023. After revenue plateaued around €10.3 billion during that period, fiscal year 2024 marked an inflection point with revenue reaching €10,573 million (+4.2% vs. 2023) and, crucially, a significant restoration of operational profitability. Interim data for 2025, particularly a recor

Strategic Transformation and Acceleration DEME Group confirms its status as a pivotal player in global marine engineering, having successfully navigated its pivot from traditional dredging to complex energy transition solutions. Analysis of recent financial data reveals a company in full acceleration: revenue has nearly doubled in four years to reach €4.1 billion in 2024, posting a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 17%. This scaling is structural. It is driven by the Offs

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