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Groupe SEB scores 7/10 on the AskCyborg Cyborg Score (Solid). Market-leading position in global small appliances with strong brand portfolio and growth potential, but facing near-term macroeconomic headwinds that warrant cautious positioning. Groupe SEB achieved full-year 2024 sales of €8,266 million with 5.0% organic growth and an operating margin of 9.7%, returning to sustained organic growth. The company recorded growth.

What is Groupe SEB's industry? Groupe SEB (groupeseb.com) operates in Small domestic appliances, cookware, and kitchen equipment manufacturing. AskCyborg classifies Groupe SEB under Small domestic appliances, cookware, and kitchen equipment manufacturing in its company registry.

Groupe SEB is a world reference in small domestic equipment and professional coffee machines, operating with a unique portfolio of 40 top brands including Tefal, Seb, Rowenta, Moulinex, Krups, Lagostina, All-Clad, WMF...

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Market-leading position in global small appliances with strong brand portfolio and growth potential, but facing near-term...

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Industry Small domestic appliances, cookware, and kitchen equipment manufacturing
4 named competitors
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Groupe SEB Overview

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Groupe SEB is a world reference in small domestic equipment and professional coffee machines, operating with a unique portfolio of 40 top brands including Tefal, Seb, Rowenta, Moulinex, Krups, Lagostina, All-Clad, WMF, Emsa, and Supor. The company sells more than 400 million products annually and is present in over 150 countries. Groupe SEB is the world's largest manufacturer of cookware.

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In 2024, Groupe SEB achieved sales of €8,266 million with organic growth of 5.0%, benefiting from strategic acquisitions including La San Marco, Pacojet, Forge Adour and Sofilac. The Consumer division drove robust growth with organic sales up 6.3% to €7,291m, powered by cookware strength and innovations in versatile vacuum cleaners, oil-less fryers, and full auto coffee machines. In 2025 through nine months, the company reported slight organic growth of 0.3% amid macroeconomic headwinds, though bolstered by strong acquisition-driven scope effects.

Competitive Landscape

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Groupe SEB positions itself as the world leader in small domestic equipment backed by 40 emblematic brands. Key competitors in the global appliances market include Philips, Hamilton Beach, Instant Brands, and Newell Brands, which compete across cookware, kitchen electrics, and home care categories. Groupe SEB's diversified brand portfolio and scale provide competitive advantages in both consumer and professional segments.

Industry Context

Groupe SEB operates in Small domestic appliances, cookware, and kitchen equipment manufacturing.

Key facts

Founded: 1857 · Headquarters: Écully, France · Employees: 32,240 · Revenue: €8.3B

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  • Groupe SEB established a Global Innovation Center at Campus SEB in Écully in 2021 to accelerate R&D in sustainable appliances
  • The company employs 32,240 people as of December 31, 2024
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  • December 2024French Competition Authority imposed €189.5 million fine for historical pricing practices
  • January 2025Reported 2024 full-year sales of €8,266 million with 5.0% organic growth
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Philips Kitchen AppliancesConsumer kitchen and home care appliances→Hamilton BeachSmall kitchen appliances and beverage equipment→Instant BrandsElectric pressure cookers and multi-cookers→Newell BrandsHome appliances and consumer products portfolio→

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Frequently asked questions

What does Groupe SEB do?+
Groupe SEB is a world reference in small domestic equipment and professional coffee machines, operating with a unique portfolio of 40 top brands including Tefal, Seb, Rowenta, Moulinex, Krups, Lagostina, All-Clad, WMF...
What is Groupe SEB's Cyborg Score?+
Groupe SEB has a Cyborg Score of 7/10 (Solid). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are Groupe SEB's main competitors?+
Named competitors include Philips Kitchen Appliances, Hamilton Beach, Instant Brands, Newell Brands. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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