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Crown Holdings: Growth Without Profit
Crown Holdings' revenue growth fails to boost profits despite higher spending.
In brief
Crown Holdings' revenue growth fails to boost profits despite higher spending. Crown Holdings' revenue growth from expanded operations hasn't improved segment margins or profits, keeping it a Hold rating. Originally reported by Seekingalpha.
Crown Holdings revenue growth
Crown Holdings reported revenue growth but segment margins compressed to 13% as costs passed to customers.
European expansion challenges
European recycling regulations and expansion offer long-term potential but recent regional profits are flat and capital expenditures are rising.
Valuation concerns
Valuation not compelling versus sector peers due to modest EBITDA growth, declining free cash flow, and ambitious expansion plans.
The takeaway
Crown Holdings' revenue growth from expanded operations hasn't improved segment margins or profits, keeping it a Hold rating.
