Sustained Value Creation in Europe

It's hard to be a sustained value creator (SVC)

It's harder in Europe, where an even smaller percentage of companies achieved our definition of sustained, profitable growth.

Here's how European companies fared

Most European SVCs are new in 2025

In 2025, smaller markets in Europe tend to have a higher concentration of SVCs

Portugal, Denmark, and Turkey achieved the highest share of SVCs.

SVCs reward their shareholders handsomely

SVCs delivered Europe's highest 10-year total shareholder return, averaging 13%.

Here’s what it takes to be an SVC

Bain research shows that these elements of successful growth strategies drive superior financial performance:

All of which add up to:

Measurable outcomes: How will the execution of our strategy be visible in the P&L and balance sheet and drive superior returns for investors?