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Banco di Desio e della Brianza S.p.A. BDB.MI

Italy · Euronext Milan · ISIN IT0001041000 · Vertical: Listed companies from Italy

16.34EUR+0.49% · 1 dayClose 05 Nov 2026

Banco Desio is an Italian bank active in retail, corporate and asset management through the Banco Desio Group. In 2025 the bank launched products that can only be subscribed online and started implementing a new Corporate Banking platform under the Beyond 26 industrial plan. The bank recorded climate and environmental risk adjustments totaling 12.9 million euro in 2025.

At the close of 05 Nov 2026, Banco di Desio e della Brianza S.p.A. (BDB.MI) stock was 16.34 EUR (+0.49% on the day), with market capitalisation 2.1 bn EUR, P/E 16.8 on diluted EPS of 0.97 EUR over the last 12 months, dividend yield 2.81%, beta 1.11, 52-week range 7.84–19.06 EUR.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: ESEF annual reports and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
2.1 bn EUR
shares as of 31 Dec 2025
P/E (TTM)
16.8
Diluted EPS TTM 0.97 · TTM to 31 Dec 2025
E/P (TTM)
5.94%
TTM to 31 Dec 2025
Dividend yield
2.81%
DPS 12m 0.46
Beta (2y)
1.11
Volatility (1y) 36%
52-week range
7.8419.06

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
51.8
neutral
Bollinger (20, 2)
14.96 – 16.89
in the upper half of the band · %B 0.72 · band width 12.1%
SMA 50 / 200
16.98 / 12.64
mixed trend
MACD (12, 26, 9)
-0.33 / -0.43
MACD above signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyEURO STOXX 50vs EURO STOXX 50Vertical median
1 month−4.6%−0.6%−3.9 pp—
3 months−5.1%−4.2%−0.9 pp—
6 months+86.5%+4.3%+82.2 pp—
Year to date+72.9%+7.5%+65.4 pp—
1 year+107.1%+9.9%+97.2 pp−5.5%
3 years+390.7%+49.8%+340.8 pp+8.9%
5 years+404.3%+42.8%+361.5 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−21.0%
21 Sept 2026 → 23 Oct 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−23.3%
10 Feb 2025 → 07 Apr 2025
Compound annual growth (5y)
+38.2%
EURO STOXX 50 +7.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

ESEF annual reports carry no quarters: the results are annual (below).

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Today's P/E sits at the 100 percentile of its own 3-quarter history (min 2.0, median 7.1, max 9.7; quarters with earnings only).

Fiscal years

Fiscal year202320242025
Revenueunavailableunavailableunavailable
Revenue YoYunavailableunavailableunavailable
Net income240.4 m126.9 m127.3 m
Net income YoYunavailable−47.2%+0.3%
Diluted EPS1.790.950.97
Diluted EPS YoYunavailable−46.9%+2.1%
net %unavailableunavailableunavailable
Free cash flowunavailableunavailableunavailable

Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
692.0 m EUR
Financial debt
unavailable EUR
Net debt
unavailable EUR
Equity
unavailable EUR
Total assets
19.6 bn EUR
Debt / equity
unavailable
Current ratio
unavailable
ROE
unavailable
ROA
0.7%
FCF margin
unavailable

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (EUR)

Income statement · EUR

Pre-tax income
2023
204.2 m
2024
188.4 m
2025
194.0 m

esef· 09 Apr 2026verified

Income tax
2023
61.9 m
2024
65.1 m
2025
66.7 m

esef· 09 Apr 2026verified

Net income
2023
240.4 m
2024
126.9 m
2025
127.3 m

esef· 09 Apr 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
1.79
2024
0.95
2025
0.97

esef· 09 Apr 2026verified

Dividend per share
2023
0.20
2024
0.26
2025
0.46

esef· 09 Apr 2026derived

Balance sheet · EUR

Cash
2023
1.7 bn
2024
1.0 bn
2025
692.0 m

esef· 09 Apr 2026verified

Goodwill
2023
—
2024
15.3 m
2025
15.3 m

esef· 09 Apr 2026verified

Total assets
2023
18.6 bn
2024
18.6 bn
2025
19.6 bn

esef· 09 Apr 2026verified

Shares outstanding at year end
2023
134.3 m
2024
133.6 m
2025
131.2 m

esef· 09 Apr 2026derived

Cash flow · EUR

Operating cash flow
2023
747.1 m
2024
-562.8 m
2025
-243.4 m

esef· 09 Apr 2026verified

Investing cash flow
2023
51.8 m
2024
-35.2 m
2025
-13.0 m

esef· 09 Apr 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2023
-26.5 m
2024
-41.0 m
2025
-74.8 m

esef· 09 Apr 2026verified

Dividends paid
2023
26.5 m
2024
35.4 m
2025
60.2 m

esef· 09 Apr 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
unavailable
input data missing
Revenue CAGR 3Y
unavailable
input data missing
Revenue CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
EBIT growth (YoY)
unavailable
input data missing
Net income growth (YoY)
0.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income CAGR 3Y
unavailable
input data missing
Net income CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
EPS growth (YoY)
2.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
EPS CAGR 3Y
unavailable
input data missing
EPS CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
FCF growth (YoY)
unavailable
input data missing

Profitability

Gross margin
unavailable
input data missing
EBITDA margin
unavailable
input data missing
EBIT margin
unavailable
input data missing
Net margin
unavailable
input data missing
FCF margin
unavailable
input data missing

Returns

ROE
unavailable
input data missing
ROA
0.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
ROIC
unavailable
input data missing
ROCE
unavailable
input data missing
Payout ratio (EPS)
47.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Payout ratio (FCF)
unavailable
input data missing

Balance sheet

Net debt
unavailable
input data missing
Net debt / EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
Debt / equity
unavailable
input data missing
Interest coverage
unavailable
input data missing

Liquidity

Current ratio
unavailable
input data missing
Quick ratio
unavailable
input data missing
Cash ratio
unavailable
input data missing

Cash

Operating cash flow
-243.4 m EUR
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Capital expenditure
unavailable
input data missing
Free cash flow
unavailable
input data missing
FCF conversion
unavailable
input data missing
Cash conversion
unavailable
input data missing

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Days inventory outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Days payables outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Cash conversion cycle
unavailable
input data missing

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
2.1 bn EUR
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Enterprise value
unavailable
input data missing
Market cap / net income TTM
16.8x
computed by olivLawFY 2025
P/E (TTM)
16.8x
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Earnings yield
5.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
P/B
unavailable
input data missing
P/S
unavailable
input data missing
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
EV/EBIT
unavailable
input data missing
EV/Sales
unavailable
input data missing
P/FCF
unavailable
input data missing
FCF yield
unavailable
input data missing
Dividend yield
2.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Shareholder yield (distributions)
2.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025

1 indicators that do not apply to the sector.

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Insufficient data
What is missing
  • indicators available: 2 of at least 6
  • score weight coverage: 16.7% of at least 60%

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

Closing price

16.34 EUR

05 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 2.1 bn EUR

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
2.1 bn EUR
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
P/E (TTM)
16.8x
computed by olivLawFY 2025
P/B
unavailable
input data missing
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
ROE
unavailable
input data missing
Net margin
unavailable
input data missing
Revenue growth (YoY)
unavailable
input data missing
Dividend yield
2.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2025

Coverage and freshness

13/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2025
Latest reported period: 31 Dec 2025
Latest balance sheet date: 31 Dec 2025
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 31 Dec 2025
Source: esefpublished 09 Apr 2026
verified 36derived 6

Score by group

17% · Insufficient data

Estimated value range

Low
6.22
EUR per share
Mid
10.12
EUR per share
High
17.33
EUR per share
Price: 16.34 EUR
The price is within the range
Potential to the central value: -38.1% (value / price − 1)
Margin of safety: -61.5% (1 − price / value)
Agreement between methods: low · 2 methods used · 2 independent bases

The combined range = the median of the valid methods' low, central and high values; it is not a probability interval and does not cover every result. Envelope of all methods: 6.21 – 26.16 EUR.

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Method ranges (EUR per share)

— — Mid · ▏ Price

Valuation methods

  • DCF (discounted cash flow)unavailable · input data missing
  • Peers: EV/EBITDAunavailable · net debt missing: EV cannot be bridged to equity (missing debt is not zero)
  • Peers: P/E6.21 – 26.16 (Mid 13.04)
    21 companies used · median multiple 13.4x · quartiles 6.4x – 27.0x
    AC5.MI, ACE.MI, ADB.MI, AEF.MI, AMP.MI, ARN.MI, ASC.MI, BC.MI, BEC.MI, CAI.MI, CIR.MI, CLF.MI, CMB.MI, COM.MI, CRL.MI, CY4.MI, DEX.MI, DIA.MI, DLG.MI, DNR.MI, ELN.MI
  • Dividend discount (DDM)6.24 – 8.51 (Mid 7.20)

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
3.0%
Equity risk premium
5.5%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
8.5%
Terminal growth
2.0%

Factor scorecard

Insufficient data

Minimum-evidence gate: indicators available: 2 of at least 6; score weight coverage: 16.7% of at least 60%

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROIC · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
Net margin · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
FCF conversion · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growthunavailableunavailable—
EPS CAGR 3Y · Growthunavailableunavailable—
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Interest coverage · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Current ratio · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
P/E (TTM) · Valuation16.8x52 (vs peers)63%
EV/EBITDA · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
FCF yield · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returns2.8%40 (on a fixed band)38%
Payout ratio (FCF) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—

Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

Score groups

  • Balance sheet· partialunavailable · 0/3 factors with a value
  • Growth· partialunavailable · 0/2 factors with a value
  • Quality· partialunavailable · 0/3 factors with a value
  • Returns· partial40/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation· partial52/100 · 1/3 factors with a value

A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.

Memo

BANCO DI DESIO E DELLA BRIANZA SOCIETA' PER AZIONI (BDB.MI). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2025-12-31.

Financial indicators are unavailable.

The estimated value range is 6.22–17.33 EUR per share (median of 2 methods, agreement: low); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 10.12 EUR, the price of 16.34 EUR leaves a potential of -38.1% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of -61.5% (1 − price / value). The range is the median of the methods' low, central and high values, not a probability interval.

Insufficient data for a verdict (indicators available: 2 of at least 6; score weight coverage: 16.7% of at least 60%).

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

No signal among the computed factors. That is not an absence of risk: factors without data were not assessed, and business risks (margins, inventory, demand) are in the source-based analysis.

What contradicts it

  • The valuation methods diverge

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): ROIC, Net margin, FCF conversion, Revenue CAGR 3Y, EPS CAGR 3Y, Net debt / EBITDA, Interest coverage, Current ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, Payout ratio (FCF).

Versus the vertical median

Listed companies from Italy · same country · compared with 40 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
16.8x
vertical median 18.0x
below median (−6.6%)
EV/EBITDA
—
vertical median 8.1x
P/S
—
vertical median 1.2x
P/B
—
vertical median 1.1x
ROE
—
vertical median 8.6%
Net margin
—
vertical median 6.7%
EBIT margin
—
vertical median 9.7%
Revenue YoY
—
vertical median 0.6%
Net debt/EBITDA
—
vertical median 0.5x
Dividend yield
2.8%
vertical median 3.6%
below median (−21.2%)

Companies in the vertical

Market capP/EROENet marginRevenue YoY1A / 3A
DLG.MIDe' Longhi S.p.a.6.8 bn21.515.4%8.4%+8.7%+24% / +60%
ACE.MIAcea S.p.a.4.6 bn9.618.2%16.6%+0.2%−4% / +73%
DIA.MIDiasorin S.p.a.4.3 bn28.39.2%13.0%+0.8%+31% / −7%
CRL.MICarel Industries S.p.a.2.9 bn39.516.1%11.7%+8.7%+3% / +10%
AMP.MIAmplifon S.p.a.2.7 bn29.98.5%3.8%−0.6%−9% / −58%
ELN.MIEl.en. - S.p.a.1.3 bn30.310.9%7.3%+4.2%+26% / +73%
CMB.MICembre S.p.a.1.3 bn27.020.6%18.9%+6.7%+11% / +108%
COM.MIComer Industries S.p.a.1.3 bn18.612.8%7.1%−23.0%+8% / +64%
DNR.MIIndustrie De Nora S.p.a.1.1 bn13.48.6%9.4%+1.4%−22% / −62%
ARN.MIAlerion Clean Power S.p.a. In Forma Abbreviata Alerion S.p.a.969.2 m10.423.5%41.0%+1.8%−5% / −23%
AVIO.MIAvio S.p.a.883.6 m86.82.1%1.8%+21.5%+18% / +291%
CIR.MICir S.p.a. - Compagnie Industriali Riunite783.3 m6.017.1%7.3%+1.6%+4% / +72%
ASC.MIAscopiave S.p.a.646.3 m18.04.2%17.5%+13.4%−8% / +33%
AC5.MIAcinque S.p.a.412.6 m19.64.1%3.6%+0.2%−6% / +8%
BAN.MIBasic Net S.p.a.348.0 m—-4.9%-3.5%+0.4%−30% / +5%
ADB.MIAeroporto Guglielmo Marconi Di Bologna S.p.a.324.7 m13.111.1%13.7%+9.2%−2% / +12%
CAI.MICairo Communication S.p.a.289.2 m6.48.1%4.4%−1.3%−22% / +28%
ECNL.MIAquafil S.p.a.129.6 m—-3.2%-0.9%−3.9%−1% / −52%
BEC.MIB&C Speakers S.p.a.118.7 m11.718.5%10.2%−1.3%−26% / −32%
ABT.MIAbitare In S.p.a.76.0 m276.00.4%0.4%+39.8%−6% / −47%
ELC.MIElica S.p.a.64.3 m—-7.8%-2.2%+1.9%−34% / −48%
DEX.MIDexelance S.p.a.50.7 m2.811.0%5.4%+12.6%−63% / −78%
CLE.MIClass Editori S.p.a.35.1 m—-29.2%-3.8%−0.7%−9% / +106%
CLF.MICaleffi - S.p.a.11.6 m5.210.9%3.8%−2.5%−4% / −10%
AEF.MIAeffe S.p.a.10.1 m0.521.9%7.7%−21.3%−59% / −86%

1- and 3-year price returns: for BDB.MI from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

The engine has no published run for this company yet.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

Scenarios are not available. input data missing

AI analysis

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

In brief

Banco Desio is an Italian bank active in retail, corporate and asset management through the Banco Desio Group. In 2025 the bank launched products that can only be subscribed online and started implementing a new Corporate Banking platform under the Beyond 26 industrial plan. The bank recorded climate and environmental risk adjustments totaling 12.9 million euro in 2025 1.

SWOT

Strengths

  • The bank reports capital strength, a low NPL ratio and loan quality that management considers good 1.
  • The recently launched digital product range and automated onboarding processes give an edge in acquiring online clients 1.
  • The Beyond 26 industrial plan provides a clear strategic framework with profitability and sustainability objectives 1.

Weaknesses

  • Dependence on the Italian banking system exposes the bank to local macroeconomic developments 1.
  • Credit models are still being adjusted for climate risks, indicating that measurement tools are not yet fully mature 1.
  • The gradual migration of corporate clients to the new platform puts operational pressure on several functions 1.

Opportunities

  • Extending online account opening to firms could open a new segment of SME clients 1.
  • The new Corporate Banking platform could improve the experience of corporate clients and strengthen competitive position 1.
  • Growth in managed savings, foreseen in the plan, could diversify revenue sources 1.

Threats

  • Geopolitical tensions and restrictive trade policies could affect lending and funding 1.
  • Digital fraud risks and cyber attacks could affect client trust 1.
  • Physical and transition climate events could weaken collateral values and client creditworthiness 1.

Risks

  • Climate credit riskmedium

    Climate and environmental risk adjustments were recorded as prudential provisions, which signals uncertainty about future scenarios 1.

  • Cyber riskhigh

    The bank stresses the priority of IT security and data protection, but any incident could cause reputational and operational losses 1.

  • Digital fraud riskmedium

    The newly launched digital channels are exposed to attempts at fraudulent use, which is why the bank is working on alert systems 1.

  • Macroeconomic and geopolitical riskmedium

    Geopolitical tensions, tariffs and inflation could change the bank's commercial and funding strategy 1.

  • Implementation risklow

    Migrating clients to the new corporate platform during 2026 could cause operational disruption if coordination is insufficient 1.

Investment thesis

What would need to be true (bull case)

  • Capital strength, a low NPL ratio and solid lending positions could support positive results in 2026 if the macroeconomic scenario remains stable 1.
  • The launch of digital products and the new corporate platform could increase client acquisition and operational efficiency 1.
  • The Beyond 26 plan targets profitability levels in line with the best in the sector, which could strengthen the bank's position if objectives are met 1.

What would break the thesis

  • Geopolitical tensions, restrictive trade policies and inflation uncertainty could reduce lending activity and pressure margins 1.
  • Climate risks are not yet fully integrated into credit models, which could generate further adjustments if scenarios deteriorate 1.
  • Higher digital exposure could attract fraud attempts and cyber incidents, with remediation costs and loss of confidence 1.

What to watch

  • Progress of the migration of corporate clients to the new Corporate Banking platform2026
  • Launch of the product for POE and Small Business firms with online account openingstart of 2026
  • Evolution of climate and environmental risk adjustments in expected loss calculationsnext annual report
  • Actual results against the profitability objectives of the Beyond 26 plan2026

Products, market & competition

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

The business

Banco di Desio e della Brianza S.p.A. is the parent company of the Banco Desio Group, and the consolidated scope includes Fides S.p.A. (100%), Desio OBG S.r.l. (60%) and Dynamica Retail Agenzia in Attività Finanziaria S.r.l. (100%), after the incorporation of Dynamica Retail S.p.A. into Fides S.p.A. with legal effect from 6 December 2025 1. Its core activity is supporting families and SMEs through lending and savings management, within the 'Beyond 26' industrial plan approved by the board on 24 November 2023 1. The bank aims to keep profitability indicators in line with the best performers in the system while maintaining strong attention to loan quality 1.

The bank continued developing its digital channels, launching products for private clients that can only be subscribed online through the Digital On Boarding platform, including the Fidù deposit account and the D.One current account 1. A project to extend online current account opening to POE and Small Business firms is planned to launch at the start of 2026 1. The bank also strengthened its digital invoice advance platform, first launched in 2024 1.

The bank also started a project to implement a new Corporate Banking platform, aimed at improving the experience of corporate clients with more high-performing and flexible tools 1. The project involves several company functions throughout 2026, with a gradual migration of clients to the new instrument 1.

Segments

Private clients and online accounts

The private client segment is served through new products that can only be subscribed online, suggesting a digital acquisition strategy supported by web marketing campaigns and Fides S.p.A. agents 1.

Corporate clients

For corporate clients, the bank is working on a new Corporate Banking platform and new features of its digital invoice advance service, targeting SMEs and clients using invoice financing 1.

Asset management

Planned growth in managed savings is one of the stated objectives for 2026 alongside lending to families and SMEs 1.

Market context

The bank operates in the Italian banking market, where relevant macroeconomic factors include geopolitical tensions, tougher trade policies with tariffs, and inflation trends that influence monetary policy decisions 1. Management considers it reasonable to expect positive results in 2026, provided the macroeconomic scenario does not show major adverse critical events 1.

The financial statements at 31 December 2025 were prepared on a going-concern basis, supported by capital strength, growing operating activity and a low NPL ratio 1.

Trends

  • Digitalisation of distributiontailwind

    The launch of online products and the extension of digital account opening could support the acquisition of new clients, if onboarding processes remain secure and efficient 1.

  • Digital security and fraud riskmixed

    The bank is investing in automated real-time controls, such as the Trustful system, to detect fraud attempts in Digital Onboarding, which reduces risk but requires ongoing resources 1.

  • Climate risk in lendingheadwind

    Credit risk models have been adjusted to include physical and transition risks, which generated adjustments that could increase the cost of risk if climate scenarios worsen 1.

  • Inflation and monetary policymixed

    Managing expected inflation levels remains the variable with the greatest influence on monetary policy decisions and therefore on the bank's funding strategy 1.

Competitive position

The analysed source does not explicitly name the bank's competitors. It only refers to the 'migliori peers di settore' (best sector peers) and states that the bank benchmarked other financial sector banks for sustainability reporting 1.

According to the document, the bank's competitive positioning rests on capital strength, economic resilience, service quality and a strategy focused on innovation, digital and closeness to clients 1.

  • Best sector peers in the Italian banking market

    The bank states its aim to align with the best performance levels in the sector, without naming specific competitors in the source 1.

  • Financial sector banks used as sustainability benchmark

    For its sustainability analysis the bank used financial sector peers, but the source does not list them 1.

  • Other institutions in the reference group

    The source gives no further identities of competitors, so figures cannot be compared with these players 1.

  • Technology providers for corporate banking platforms

    The new Corporate Banking platform project involves technology partners, though the source does not name them 1.

News & filings

In the press

No news in our archive over the last 180 days.

Annual reports (ESEF)

Sources

  1. [1] Annual report, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 (ESEF) · SEC / Banco di Desio e della Brianza S.p.A. · 31 Dec 2025

Figures computed by olivLaw from ESEF annual reports and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.