Saint-Gobain has transformed from a glass/insulation conglomerate to a lightweight construction materials platform focused on sustainable buildings. The CertainTeed North American roofing/insulation business and Mexican GCP merger create scale in the highest-margin geography. European renovation demand benefits from energy efficiency mandates and Next Generation EU funding deployment. Portfolio reshaping (88+ divestments, 65+ acquisitions since 2019) is largely complete. Operating margin expansion remains the equity story.
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