CABESTAN : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CABESTAN is a French company founded 18 years ago, specialized in the sector Formation continue d'adultes. Based in BELFORT (90000), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 2.7 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - CABESTAN (SIREN 499378503)
Indicator 2024 2021 2020 2019 2018
Revenue 2 682 887 € 871 532 € 1 007 638 € 1 208 687 € 646 819 €
Net income 591 748 € 38 753 € 33 818 € 83 246 € 44 466 €
EBITDA 844 667 € 84 268 € 86 389 € 184 312 € 87 724 €
Net margin 22.1% 4.4% 3.4% 6.9% 6.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, CABESTAN achieves revenue of 2.7 M€. Over the period 2018-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +26.8%. Vs 2021, growth of +208% (872 k€ -> 2.7 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 2.7 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 845 k€, representing 31.5% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +21.8 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 592 k€, i.e. 22.1% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

2 682 887 €

Gross margin (2024) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

2 682 887 €

EBITDA (2024) ?
Gross Operating Surplus (EBITDA)
Definition
Resources generated by current operations, before depreciation and financial expenses.
Formula
Value added - Personnel expenses - Taxes
Interpretation
Positive = profitable activity

844 667 €

EBIT (2024) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

821 177 €

Net income (2024) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

591 748 €

EBITDA margin (2024) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

31.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 1%. This very low level reflects a solid financial structure, offering significant room for future investments or acquisitions. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 82%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 22.5% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. This high level provides strong self-financing capacity.

Debt ratio (2024) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

1.498%

Financial autonomy (2024) ?
Financial autonomy
Definition
Share of equity in the company's total financing.
Formula
(Equity / Total assets) x 100
Interpretation
> 30% : Good autonomy
20-30% : Average
< 20% : Low

81.792%

Cash flow / Revenue (2024) ?
Cash flow / Revenue
Definition
Self-financing capacity relative to revenue.
Formula
(CAF / CA) x 100
Interpretation
The higher the ratio, the more cash the company generates

22.468%

Repayment capacity (2024) ?
Repayment capacity
Definition
Number of years needed to repay debts with cash flow.
Formula
Financial debt / Cash flow
Interpretation
< 3 years : Excellent
3-5 years : Fair
> 5 years : Warning

0.033

Asset age ratio (2024) ?
Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Recent assets
50-70% : Normal wear
> 70% : Aging assets

51.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
1.5 2024
2020
2021
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.22
Q3: 34.93
Good -26 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of CABESTAN (1.50) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
81.79% 2024
2020
2021
2024
Q1: 1.03%
Med: 30.48%
Q3: 60.98%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of CABESTAN (81.8%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
0.03 years 2024
2020
2021
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.51 years
Average -23 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of CABESTAN (0.03) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 552.52. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months. The interest coverage ratio (= EBIT / Interest expenses) is 0.1x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2024) ?
Liquidity ratio
Definition
Ability to meet short-term debts with current assets.
Formula
Current assets / Current liabilities
Interpretation
> 1.5 : Very good
1-1.5 : Fair
< 1 : Liquidity risk

552.521

Interest coverage (2024) ?
Interest coverage
Definition
Ability to cover interest charges with operating income.
Formula
EBIT / Interest expenses
Interpretation
> 3 : Comfortable
1.5-3 : Acceptable
< 1.5 : Risk

0.074

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
552.52 2024
2020
2021
2024
Q1: 126.79
Med: 230.24
Q3: 439.51
Excellent

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CABESTAN (552.52) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
0.07x 2024
2020
2021
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.65x
Good +28 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of CABESTAN (0.1x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Working capital requirement (WCR) and payment terms

Working capital requirement (WCR) measures the cash timing gap between customer collections and supplier/inventory payments. Average customer payment term: 57 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 11 days. The gap of 46 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 131 days of revenue, i.e. 977 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2018-2024, WCR increased by +265%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2024) ?
Operating WCR
Definition
Financing requirement generated by the operating cycle (inventory + receivables - trade payables).
Formula
Inventory + Customer receivables - Trade payables
Interpretation
Negative = cash released
Positive = financing needed

977 268 €

Customer credit (2024) ?
Customer credit (days)
Definition
Average payment term granted to customers.
Formula
(Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT) x 360
Interpretation
< 45j : Good
45-60j : Average
> 60j : Long

57 j

Supplier credit (2024) ?
Supplier credit (days)
Definition
Average payment term obtained from suppliers.
Formula
(Trade payables / Purchases incl. VAT) x 360
Interpretation
The longer the term, the better for cash flow

11 j

Inventory turnover (2024) ?
Inventory turnover (days)
Definition
Average storage duration for goods or materials.
Formula
(Inventory / Cost of goods) x 360
Interpretation
The lower the ratio, the faster the turnover

0 j

WCR in days of revenue (2024) ?
WCR in days of revenue
Definition
Expresses working capital requirement in days of revenue.
Formula
(Operating WCR / Revenue) x 360
Interpretation
The fewer days, the better the working capital management

131 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CABESTAN

Positioning of CABESTAN in its sector

Comparison with sector Formation continue d'adultes

Valuation estimate

Based on 134 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of CABESTAN is estimated at 1 550 968 € (range 557 478€ - 4 823 827€). With an EBITDA of 844 667€, the sector multiple of 2.2x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.36x (conservative valuation). This multiples method compares the actual sale price of similar companies to their financial indicators (Revenue, EBITDA, Net Income). It provides a market-based indicative estimate.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
134 transactions
557k€ 1550k€ 4823k€
1 550 968 € Range: 557 478€ - 4 823 827€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
844 667 € × 2.2x
Estimation 1 831 380 €
663 632€ - 4 763 161€
Revenue Multiple 30%
2 682 887 € × 0.36x
Estimation 958 968 €
319 948€ - 1 874 963€
Net Income Multiple 20%
591 748 € × 2.9x
Estimation 1 737 939 €
648 388€ - 9 398 793€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 134 actual transactions of similar company sales (same NAF code) registered with BODACC between 2016 and 2025.

  • EBITDA Multiple: Preferred method for profitable SMEs. EBITDA reflects the ability to generate cash.
  • Revenue Multiple: Used for growing companies or those with low profitability. Reflects commercial potential.
  • Net Income Multiple: Relevant for mature companies with stable results.

This estimate is provided for information purposes only. A precise valuation requires in-depth analysis (assets, liabilities, prospects, market...).

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Frequently asked questions about CABESTAN

What is the revenue of CABESTAN ?

The revenue of CABESTAN in 2024 is 2.7 M€.

Is CABESTAN profitable?

Yes, CABESTAN generated a net profit of 592 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of CABESTAN ?

The headquarters of CABESTAN is located in BELFORT (90000), in the department Territoire de Belfort.

Where to find the tax return of CABESTAN ?

The tax return of CABESTAN is available on this page. Click on a year in the 'Data by year' section to view the account details (assets, liabilities, income statement). Data comes from INPI (National Institute of Industrial Property).

In which sector does CABESTAN operate?

CABESTAN operates in the sector Formation continue d'adultes (NAF code 85.59A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.