Cap Gemini S.A. (CAP) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review

Summary

Cap Gemini S.A. (Capgemini) is one of the world's leading consulting and information technology services companies. The company provides various services including technology services, consulting services, local professional services, and outsourcing services. The company operates in four segments namely, Technology Services segment, Consulting Services segment, Local Professional Services segment, and Outsourcing Services segment. Capgemini serves various sectors including Automotive, Consumer products; Distribution; Energy, Utilities and Chemicals; Financial services, Health Care; Life Sciences, Manufacturing; Public Sector; Retail; Telecom, Media and Entertainment. The company’s operations are spread in various countries across North America, the UK, Ireland, France, Southern Europe, Nordic Countries, Spain / Portugal, Central Europe, Benelux, and Asia-Pacific. Capgemini is headquartered in Paris, France.

Cap Gemini S.A. Key Recent Developments

Apr 20, 2011: Capgemini Utilizes Active Power’s PowerHouse Solution At Merlin Datacentre Facility
Feb 03, 2011: Capgemini Launches New Smart Metering Management Platform For Utilities
Feb 01, 2011: Capgemini Supports Utilities Sector In Deployment And Running Of Intel Architecture Based New Home Energy Dashboard

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- Business description – A detailed description of the company’s operations and business divisions.
- Corporate strategy – Analyst’s summarization of the company’s business strategy.
- SWOT Analysis – A detailed analysis of the company’s strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats.
- Company history – Progression of key events associated with the company.
- Major products and services – A list of major products, services and brands of the company.
- Key competitors – A list of key competitors to the company.
- Key employees – A list of the key executives of the company.
- Executive biographies – A brief summary of the executives’ employment history.
- Key operational heads – A list of personnel heading key departments/functions.
- Important locations and subsidiaries – A list and contact details of key locations and subsidiaries of the company.
- Detailed financial ratios for the past five years – The latest financial ratios derived from the annual financial statements published by the company with 5 years history.
- Interim ratios for the last five interim periods – The latest financial ratios derived from the quarterly/semi-annual financial statements published by the company for 5 interims history.

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List of Tables 4
List of Figures 4
Section 1 - About the Company 5
Cap Gemini S.A. - Key Facts 5
Cap Gemini S.A. - Key Employees 6
Cap Gemini S.A. - Major Products and Services 7
Cap Gemini S.A. - History 8
Cap Gemini S.A. - Company Statement 11
Cap Gemini S.A. - Locations And Subsidiaries 12
Head Office 12
Other Locations & Subsidiaries 12
Section 2 – Company Analysis 15
Cap Gemini S.A. - Business Description 15
Cap Gemini S.A. - Corporate Strategy 16
Cap Gemini S.A. - SWOT Analysis 17
SWOT Analysis - Overview 17
Cap Gemini S.A. - Strengths 17
Strength - Diversified Business Operations 17
Strength - Global Presence 17
Strength - Strong Outsourcing Business 17
Cap Gemini S.A. - Weaknesses 17
Weakness - Declining Liquidity 17
Cap Gemini S.A. - Opportunities 18
Opportunity - Organic Growth Drivers 18
Opportunity - Strategic Acquisitions 18
Opportunity - Positive Outlook for IT Services 18
Cap Gemini S.A. - Threats 18
Threat - Competitive Pressures 18
Threat - Stringent Government Regulations 19
Threat - Business Risks 19
Cap Gemini S.A. - Key Competitors 20
Section 3 – Company Financial Ratios 21
Financial Ratios - Capital Market Ratios 21
Financial Ratios - Annual Ratios 21
Performance Chart 23
Financial Performance 23
Financial Ratios - Interim Ratios 24
Financial Ratios - Ratio Charts 25
Section 4 – Company’s Oil & Gas, Power Financial Deals and Alliances 26
Cap Gemini S.A., Oil & Gas, Deals By Year, 2006 to YTD 2012 26
Cap Gemini S.A., Oil & Gas, Deals By Type, 2006 to YTD 2012 27
Cap Gemini S.A., Recent Deals Summary 28
Section 5 – Company’s Recent Developments 29
Cap Gemini S.A., Recent Developments 29
Apr 20, 2011: Capgemini Utilizes Active Power’s PowerHouse Solution At Merlin Datacentre Facility 29
Feb 03, 2011: Capgemini Launches New Smart Metering Management Platform For Utilities 29
Feb 01, 2011: Capgemini Supports Utilities Sector In Deployment And Running Of Intel Architecture Based New Home Energy Dashboard 30
Feb 01, 2011: Capgemini Supports Utilities Sector In Deployment And Running Of Intel Architecture Based New Home Energy Dashboard 30
Section 6 – Appendix 32
Methodology 32
Ratio Definitions 32
About company 36
Contact Us 36
Disclaimer 36

List of Tables

Cap Gemini S.A., Key Facts 5
Cap Gemini S.A., Key Employees 6
Cap Gemini S.A., Major Products and Services 7
Cap Gemini S.A., History 8
Cap Gemini S.A., Other Locations 12
Cap Gemini S.A., Subsidiaries 13
Cap Gemini S.A., Key Competitors 20
Cap Gemini S.A., Ratios based on current share price 21
Cap Gemini S.A., Annual Ratios 21
Cap Gemini S.A., Interim Ratios 24
Cap Gemini S.A., Oil & Gas, Deals By Year, 2006 to YTD 2012 26
Cap Gemini S.A., Oil & Gas, Deals By Type, 2006 to YTD 2012 27
Cap Gemini S.A., Recent Deals Summary 28
Currency Codes 32
Units 32
Capital Market Ratios 32
Equity Ratios 33
Profitability Ratios 33
Cost Ratios 34
Liquidity Ratios 34
Leverage Ratios 35
Efficiency Ratios 35

List of Figures

Cap Gemini S.A., Performance Chart (2006 - 2010) 23
Cap Gemini S.A., Ratio Charts 25
Cap Gemini S.A., Oil & Gas, Deals By Year, 2006 to YTD 2012 26
Cap Gemini S.A., Oil & Gas, Deals by Type, 2006 to YTD 2012 27