# A Rexecode study highlights that French companies' net margins are among the lowest in Europe

> Rexecode explains that the stability of the gross margin rate since 1990 is misleading: French companies' net margins are falling and rank among the lowest in Europe.

**In brief**: Economy event (severity: low) nationwide, first detected on 3 November 2026 at 17:33. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 3 November 2026 at 17:33.

- Category: Economy
- Severity: Low
- Place: Nationwide
- First detected: 3 November 2026 at 17:33
- Updated: 3 November 2026 at 17:33
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/events/8401-a-rexecode-study-highlights-that-french-companies-net-margins-are-among-the

## Sources (1 articles)

- [« Des marges parmi les plus faibles d'Europe » : l'étude qui détaille la rentabilité des entreprises françaises](https://www.lopinion.fr/economie/des-marges-parmi-les-plus-faibles-deurope-letude-qui-detaille-la-faible-profitabilite-des-entreprises-francaises) — L'Opinion, 3 November 2026 at 17:33

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