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BIC is one of the world's leading manufacturers of stationery, lighters and razors, with a diversified product portfolio distributed globally across North America, Europe, and emerging markets. The company distributes...

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Defensive value play with stable cash flows and dividends, suitable for income-focused investors, but limited structural growth...

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Industry Consumer Products - Stationery, Lighters & Razors
3 named competitors
3 recent developments
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Société BIC SA Overview

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BIC is one of the world's leading manufacturers of stationery, lighters and razors, with a diversified product portfolio distributed globally across North America, Europe, and emerging markets. The company distributes stationery, promotional products and printed paper products such as lighters, shavers, pens, pencils, and correcting fluid, leveraging strong brand recognition established since 1953.

Strategic Profile

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The company generates net sales across Europe (31.8%), North America (37.3%), Latin America (19.3%), Middle East and Africa (7.4%), and Oceania/Asia (4.2%), with North America as its primary revenue driver. Product revenue is balanced across stationery (37.1%), lighters (36.9%), and razors (24.7%), providing diversification against market fluctuations in any single category.

Competitive Landscape

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BIC competes in fragmented consumer products markets dominated by large multinational consumer goods companies. Primary competitors include Papermate/Sanford (Newell Brands) in writing instruments, Zippo and Colibri in lighters, and Gillette/Schick in razors. BIC's advantage lies in manufacturing scale, brand heritage, and distribution network, though it faces competition from private label suppliers and emerging brands.

Industry Context

Société BIC SA operates in Consumer Products - Stationery, Lighters & Razors.

Key facts

Founded: 1953 · Headquarters: Clichy, France · Employees: null · Revenue: null · Market cap: €2.24B

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  • Market capitalization of €2.24 billion with a P/E ratio of 10.57, indicating a valuation discount to broader consumer goods peers
  • EBITDA of €416.91M with a 19.63% EBITDA margin, demonstrating operational efficiency despite competitive pressures
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Recent developments

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  • October 2025Share buyback program disclosure for September 2025
  • August 2025Continued capital return initiatives through share repurchases
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Papermate/Sanford PensPremium writing instruments competitor→Gillette/Schick RazorsMajor personal grooming competitor→Zippo LightersPremium lighter brand competitor→

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What does Société BIC SA do?+
BIC is one of the world's leading manufacturers of stationery, lighters and razors, with a diversified product portfolio distributed globally across North America, Europe, and emerging markets. The company distributes...
What is Société BIC SA's Cyborg Score?+
Société BIC SA has a Cyborg Score of 6/10 (Solid). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are Société BIC SA's main competitors?+
Named competitors include Papermate/Sanford Pens, Gillette/Schick Razors, Zippo Lighters. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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