Colruyt Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1928

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Public

  • Employees
  • 33,000

Employees

  • Stock Symbol
  • COLR

Stock Symbol

  • Investments
  • 48

  • Share Price
  • $42.77
  • (As of Friday Closing)

Colruyt General Information

Description

Colruyt NV Formerly Etablissementen Franz Colruyt NV is a Belgian-based family owned food retailer with nearly 30,000 employees and more than 530 stores (460 stores in Belgium and 76 in France) that traces its origins back to 1928. Aside from its flagship Colruyt supermarkets in Belgium and Luxembourg (60% of sales), it generates 16% of sales under separate banners from neighbourhood stores, biosupermarkets, covered markets, and family and seasonal stores. Its food service and wholesale businesses account for a further 18% of sales. Colruyt also owns DATS 24 filling stations, and a green energy business, generating electricity from wind turbines, solar panels, and biomass.

Contact Information

Formerly Known As
Etablissementen Franz Colruyt N.V, Groep Colruyt
Ownership Status
Publicly Held
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • Edingensesteenweg 196
  • 1500 Halle
  • Belgium
+32 02
Primary Industry
Department Stores
Stock Exchange
BRU
Corporate Office
  • Edingensesteenweg 196
  • 1500 Halle
  • Belgium
+32 02

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Colruyt Stock Performance

As of 20-Jun-2025, Colruyt’s stock price is $42.77. Its current market cap is $5.18B with 121M shares.

(As of Friday Closing)

Stock Price Previous Close 52 wk Range Market Cap Shares Average Volume EPS
$42.77 $43.13 $35.58 - $53.34 $5.18B 121M 77K $3.06

Colruyt Financials Summary

As of 30-Sep-2024, Colruyt has a trailing 12-month revenue of $11.7B.

In Thousands,
USD
TTM 30-Sep-2024 FY 2024 31-Mar-2024 FY 2023 31-Mar-2023 FY 2022 31-Mar-2022
EV 5,847,381 6,024,256 4,910,144 5,884,200
Revenue 11,733,703 11,769,532 10,083,867 10,745,098
EBITDA 950,300 1,703,873 680,305 844,871
Net Income 377,170 1,140,510 208,732 333,697
Total Assets 7,362,119 7,096,252 6,703,596 6,265,458
Total Debt 1,118,905 1,099,556 1,477,657 1,116,903
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Colruyt Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Valuation/
EBITDA
Post-Val Status Debt

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Colruyt Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Colruyt NV Formerly Etablissementen Franz Colruyt NV is a Belgian-based family owned food retailer with nearly 30,000 em
Department Stores
Halle, Belgium
33,000 As of 2024

Massy Cedex, France
 

Harrow, United Kingdom
 
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Colruyt Competitors (26)

One of Colruyt’s 26 competitors is Carrefour, a Corporation company based in Massy Cedex, France.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Carrefour Corporation Massy Cedex, France
Capper & Co. Corporate Backed or Acquired Harrow, United Kingdom
Metro Cash & Carry India Private Equity-Backed Bangalore, India
Kroger Corporation Cincinnati, OH
Wegmans Corporation Rochester, NY
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Colruyt Patents

Colruyt Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
EP-3394549-A1 A thermal storage system and temperature controlled container comprising the same Inactive 24-Dec-2015
CA-3008970-A1 A thermal storage system and temperature controlled container comprising the same Inactive 24-Dec-2015
US-20190003781-A1 A thermal storage system and temperature controlled container comprising the same Inactive 24-Dec-2015
EP-2946156-A1 Container for chilling and/or refrigerating refrigerated goods Inactive 18-Jan-2013
EP-2946151-A2 Container for refrigerating a refrigerated product and for keeping said product refrigerated, and filling system and method for filling a container of this type Inactive 18-Jan-2013 F25D3/005
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Colruyt Investments & Acquisitions (48)

Colruyt’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Delitraiteur. The deal was made on 02-Jun-2025.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Delitraiteur 02-Jun-2025 Merger/Acquisition Restaurants and Bars
Foodbag 01-Apr-2025 Merger/Acquisition Food Products
BON (Fast Food Chain) 26-Sep-2024 Corporate Restaurants and Bars
Gerli Erasmus 26-Mar-2024 Merger/Acquisition Other Commercial Services
Bons Plaisirs 09-Oct-2023 Merger/Acquisition Food Products
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Colruyt ESG

Risk Overview

Risk Rating

Updated January, 03, 2025

25.3 | Med Risk

Risk Scale

A lower score indicates better sustainability

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10-20

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20-30

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30-40

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40+

Exposure

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Colruyt Exits (8)

Colruyt’s most recent exit was on 31-May-2022 from PlugInvest. The exit was categorized as .

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
PlugInvest 31-May-2022 Completed
Digiteal 02-Aug-2021 Completed
  • 2 buyers
Belwind 03-Oct-2012 Completed
  • 3 buyers
Belwind 10-Mar-2010 Completed
  • 5 buyers
Belwind 03-Aug-2009 PE Growth/Expansion Completed
  • 3 buyers
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Colruyt Affiliates

Subsidiaries (15)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
yoboo Antwerp, Belgium 2021
Daltix Gent, Belgium 2016
Foodbag Gent, Belgium 2014
Bike Republic Ghent, Belgium 2010
JIMS Halle, Belgium 2009
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Colruyt FAQs

  • When was Colruyt founded?

    Colruyt was founded in 1928.

  • Where is Colruyt headquartered?

    Colruyt is headquartered in Halle, Belgium.

  • What is the size of Colruyt?

    Colruyt has 33,000 total employees.

  • What industry is Colruyt in?

    Colruyt’s primary industry is Department Stores.

  • Is Colruyt a private or public company?

    Colruyt is a Public company.

  • What is Colruyt’s stock symbol?

    The ticker symbol for Colruyt is COLR.

  • What is the current stock price of Colruyt?

    As of 20-Jun-2025 the stock price of Colruyt is $42.77.

  • What is the current market cap of Colruyt?

    The current market capitalization of Colruyt is $5.18B.

  • What is Colruyt’s current revenue?

    The trailing twelve month revenue for Colruyt is $11.7B.

  • Who are Colruyt’s competitors?

    Carrefour, Capper & Co., Metro Cash & Carry India, Kroger, and Wegmans are some of the 26 competitors of Colruyt.

  • What is Colruyt’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?

    Colruyt’s EPS for 12 months was $3.06.

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