Papoutsanis S.A., established in Chalcis, Greece, in 1870 (originally Plias SA), stands as a significant manufacturer and supplier of a wide array of soaps and liquid cosmetics. Their comprehensive product line includes personal care essentials such as shower gels, shampoos, hand washes, facial cleansers, body lotions and oils, hair conditioners, masks and oils, hand creams, and an assortment of soaps ranging from bar soaps to liquid soaps, foam baths, and shaving foams. The company also produces antiseptic hand gels and disinfectants. In addition to finished goods, Papoutsanis manufactures bulk materials like soap noodles, syndets, and melt and pour items. Beyond personal care, they offer a diverse collection of accessories and hotel amenities, including dental and shaving kits, shower caps, sewing kits, vanity sets, combs, amenity trays, glass caps, shoe-shine sponges, shoe horns, mitts, bath sponges, slippers, and display stands. These products are marketed under a variety of distinct brands, namely AHAVA, Aromatics, Eau De Grece, Glycerine Soap, Good to declare, Karavaki, Natura, Olive Care, Olive Soap, Olivia, Olivia Fusion, Olivia Thinks, Papoutsanis, Papoutsanis For Kids, Sarbacane, and Skin Essentials. Although headquartered in Greece, the company boasts a robust international presence, distributing its goods across Europe, the United States, Asia, Oceania, and other global markets.
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-4.1% YoY
YoY Growth Rate
Revenue declining
-6.5% YoY
YoY Growth Rate
Earnings declining
$996,593/ year
→ Flat (+2% vs prior year)
1.2% of revenue
Below sector average (2%)
Steady R&D investment year-over-year
~4 months
$3M cash & investments
Quarterly Free Cash Flow
→ Burn rate stable
Short runway — potential dilution ahead through share issuance
Papoutsanis S.A. has less than a year of cash at its current burn rate. Growth investors should watch for potential share dilution from future fundraising — that directly reduces your ownership.
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The share count has stayed roughly flat over this period — little dilution or buyback activity.
Diluted shares outstanding: 27.0M (2021) → 26.8M (2025)
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ROIC between 0% and 5%. They earn a few cents back per dollar invested in the business.
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Single-digit earnings growth — steady but not exciting.
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FCF margin between 0% and 10%. Some cash from sales, but not a lot.
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Interest coverage above 8. Profits cover interest many times over.
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P/E in the normal range. Price is roughly $15 for every $1 of yearly profit.
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Standard yield zone for stable dividend payers. A meaningful piece of total return.
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