Kesko Oyj (KKOYY)
Kesko Oyj operates in the Grocery Stores industry of the Consumer Defensive sector, headquartered in Helsinki, UU, FI. The stock last traded at $12.25, up 0.33% on the session, giving a market capitalisation of $19.51B. On trailing twelve-month figures it carries a trailing P/E of 20.10, a net margin of 3.2%. Its beta of 0.78 implies it has historically moved less than the broad market.
Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Kesko Oyj is a Finnish conglomerate established in 1940, primarily known for its extensive involvement in the domestic grocery trade. Its operations are strategically divided into three core business units: Grocery Trade, Building and Technical Trade, and Car Trade. The Grocery Trade division handles the wholesale and business-to-business (B2B) supply of foodstuffs, complementing this with the retail sale of home essentials and specialty goods. This widespread network comprises roughly 1,200 K-food retail locations, featuring popular banners such as K-Citymarket, K-Supermarket, K-Market, and Neste K. Kesko's Building and Technical Trade segment focuses on the retail, wholesale, and B2B distribution of construction materials, home renovation products, electrical components, and HEPAC (heating, electrical, plumbing, air conditioning) systems. Additionally, it engages in the sale of leisure goods. This segment's geographical reach extends across Finland, Sweden, Norway, and the Baltic countries, operating retail chains like K-Rauta, K-Bygg, Byggmakker, and Onninen for its building and technical offerings, alongside Intersport and Budget Sport for leisure merchandise. Operating solely within Finland, the Car Trade segment serves as an importer, marketer, and retailer for various passenger vehicle brands, including Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, CUPRA, Bentley, and Porsche, as well as commercial vehicles from Volkswagen and MAN. This division further provides vehicle leasing solutions, comprehensive repair and maintenance services, supplies spare parts and accessories, and manages the K-Charge electric vehicle charging infrastructure throughout Finland.
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