Kinepolis Group NV
Kinepolis Group NV operates as a cinema chain and entertainment provider, generating revenue primarily through ticket sales, food and beverage services, and advertising within its theaters.
Business. Kinepolis Group NV (KIPO.BR) is a leisure and recreation company operating within the cyclical consumer services sector. The firm generates service-based revenue through its entertainment and leisure activities. Headquartered in Belgium, the company is primarily listed on the Euronext Brussels exchange. Specific operating segments and geographic breakdowns are not disclosed in the available data.
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- Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
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- ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
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Kinepolis Group NV (KIPO.BR) is a leisure and recreation company operating within the cyclical consumer services sector. The firm generates service-based revenue through its entertainment and leisure activities. Headquartered in Belgium, the company is primarily listed on the Euronext Brussels exchange. Specific operating segments and geographic breakdowns are not disclosed in the available data.
Kinepolis Group maintains a capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.21, indicating a high reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 0.55, suggesting limited short-term liquidity. Despite holding EUR 148.82 million in cash and equivalents, the firm's long-term debt of EUR 744.00 million results in a net cash position that is negative after subtracting total debt.
Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 16.37%, which is strong relative to the industry median, while the return on assets (ROA) of 3.37% is in line with the industry average. The operating margin of 13.53% (calculated from operating income of EUR 76.45 million on revenue of EUR 564.89 million) reflects a healthy margin profile for the leisure and recreation sector.
Geographically, Kinepolis Group's revenue is concentrated in Europe, with Belgium, France, and the Netherlands being its primary markets. The company's exposure to these regions is significant, with no material diversification into other geographic areas.
The company's growth trajectory is modest, with revenue of EUR 564.89 million in the latest period. Analysts project a stable outlook, with no significant revenue growth expected in the near term. The capital expenditure of EUR -43.91 million indicates a reduction in investment, which may reflect a focus on cost control or asset optimization.
Risk factors include the company's high debt load and limited liquidity, which could constrain its ability to respond to market downturns. The risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk, with no immediate pressure for equity issuance. The firm's reliance on debt financing and the cyclical nature of the leisure and recreation industry contribute to its overall risk profile.
Recent events include the release of the latest financial report, which shows a net income of EUR 37.91 million. The company has not disclosed any material changes in its business strategy or significant new investments. Analysts have provided a mean price target of EUR 43.88, with a median of EUR 44.15, reflecting a generally positive outlook despite the company's high debt levels.
- Kinepolis Group has a strong ROE of 16.37% but a high debt-to-equity ratio of 3.21.
- The company's liquidity position is weak, with a current ratio of 0.55.
- Revenue is concentrated in Europe, with no significant geographic diversification.
- Analysts project a stable outlook with a mean price target of EUR 43.88.
- The firm's capital expenditure is negative, indicating a focus on cost control.
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| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | 2,33 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 713,2M EUR |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | 118,4M EUR |
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
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- Kinepolis Group NV Market data — financials · 2026-05-28
- Kinepolis Group NV Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-28
- Kinepolis Group NV Market data — ESG · 2026-05-28
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- Eddy DuquenneChief Executive Officer, Executive Director