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Bekaert provides steel wire transformation and coating technologies. The Company offers filter and fiber media products; heating cables and cords; various wires, cords, and strands; control cables; springs for locks and brakes; power springs; stainless steel fiber products; reinforcing canvas for trailers; coatings; and off the road tire and rubber track reinforcement products. It also provides measuring devices for on-site quality control; steel fibers for concrete reinforcement, industrial floors, residential applications.
| Type | Public | |
| Founded | 1880 | |
| HQ | Zwevegem, BE | Map |
| Website | bekaert.com | |
| Employee Ratings | More |
Recent NewsAll News
- Gasoline Particulate Filter For Passenger Cars Market By Top Players Including Tenneco, Faurecia, Bekaert, Corning, Katcon and Forecast To 2023
- Tire Reinforcement Materials: Global Markets to 2023 with Bekaert, Michelin, Hyosung, Toray Industries Inc., Kordsa Global and DuPont Dominating
- Crash Barrier Systems 2018 Global Market Key Players – Tata Steel Limited, Nv Bekaert Sa, Valmont Industries, Inc, Trinity Industries, Inc – Analysis and Forecast to 2022
- Sanford Heisler Sharp Wins $1.25 Million Jury Award For Former Columbia University Professor, Enrichetta Ravina -- Jury Finds Renowned Business School Professor Geert Bekaert And Columbia Guilty Of Retaliation
Key People/Management at Bekaert
Bert de Graeve
Matthew Taylor
Bekaert Office Locations
Bekaert Financials and Metrics
Bekaert Revenue
| EUR | |
|---|---|
Revenue (FY, 2017) | 4.1b |
Gross profit (FY, 2017) | 701.8m |
Gross profit margin (FY, 2017), % | 17.1% |
Net income (FY, 2017) | 182.5m |
EBIT (FY, 2017) | 318.1m |
Market capitalization (31-Oct-2017) | 2.3b |
Closing stock price (31-Oct-2017) | 40.5 |
Cash (31-Dec-2017) | 418.8m |
EV | 3.5b |
- Source: Company Filings
| EUR | FY, 2017 |
|---|---|
Cash | 418.8m |
Accounts Receivable | 836.8m |
Inventories | 779.6m |
Current Assets | 2.3b |
- Source: Company Filings
| EUR | FY, 2017 |
|---|---|
Cash From Operating Activities | 244.1m |
Purchases of PP&E | (272.7m) |
Cash From Investing Activities | (226.3m) |
Short-term Borrowings | 69.6m |
- Source: Company Filings
| EUR | Y, 2017 |
|---|---|
EV/EBIT | 11.1 x |
EV/CFO | 14.4 x |
Revenue/Employee | 137.7k |
Debt/Equity | 1 x |
Debt/Assets | 0.4 x |
Financial Leverage | 2.8 x |
Bekaert Revenue Breakdown
Bekaert revenue breakdown by business segment: 31.1% from EMEA, 27.9% from Asia Pacific, 11.1% from Bridon-Bekaert Ropes Group, 13.5% from North America and 16.4% from Latin America
Bekaert revenue breakdown by geographic segment: 8.6% from Belgium, 8.3% from Chile, 20.4% from China, 15.3% from USA, 8.4% from Slovakia and 39.0% from Other Countries
Bekaert Online and Social Media Presence
2.02k Twitter followers
Bekaert has 2.02k Twitter Followers. The number of followers has increased 0.4% month over month and increased 1.7% quarter over quarter
Bekaert's Trends
Twitter Engagement Stats for @bekaert
191
Tweets
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Following
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Followers
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Tweets last 30 days
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Avg. likes per Tweet
100%
Tweets with engagement
Bekaert News and Updates
Gasoline Particulate Filter For Passenger Cars Market By Top Players Including Tenneco, Faurecia, Bekaert, Corning, Katcon and Forecast To 2023
Tire Reinforcement Materials: Global Markets to 2023 with Bekaert, Michelin, Hyosung, Toray Industries Inc., Kordsa Global and DuPont Dominating
Crash Barrier Systems 2018 Global Market Key Players – Tata Steel Limited, Nv Bekaert Sa, Valmont Industries, Inc, Trinity Industries, Inc – Analysis and Forecast to 2022
Sanford Heisler Sharp Wins $1.25 Million Jury Award For Former Columbia University Professor, Enrichetta Ravina -- Jury Finds Renowned Business School Professor Geert Bekaert And Columbia Guilty Of Retaliation
Fencing Industry Development Trends, Competitive Analysis and Key Manufacturers Report 2018
Innovative Report on Electrically Conductive Textiles Market to Remarkable Growth Forecast by 2023: Adoption Trends, Organization Size, Competitive Strategies, Market Drivers and Top Key Players like Bekaert, Laird, Seiren, 3M, Toray, Emei group, Metalin
Bekaert Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bekaert founded?
Bekaert was founded in 1880.
Who are Bekaert key executives?
Bekaert's key executives are Bert de Graeve and Matthew Taylor.
How many employees does Bekaert have?
Bekaert has 30,000 employees.
What is Bekaert revenue?
Latest Bekaert annual revenue is €4.1 b.
What is Bekaert revenue per employee?
Latest Bekaert revenue per employee is €136.6 k.
Who are Bekaert competitors?
Competitors of Bekaert include TimkenSteel, Rio Tinto and Nucor.
Where is Bekaert headquarters?
Bekaert headquarters is located at Bekaertstraat 2, Zwevegem.
Where are Bekaert offices?
Bekaert has offices in Zwevegem, Brussels, Deerlijk, Ingelmunster and in 48 other locations.
How many offices does Bekaert have?
Bekaert has 68 offices.
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