CABINET D'ETUDES RENE GAXIEU : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CABINET D'ETUDES RENE GAXIEU is a French company founded 48 years ago, specialized in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques. Based in BEZIERS (34500), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 12.1 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 - CABINET D'ETUDES RENE GAXIEU (SIREN 312411648)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 12 119 137 € N/C 9 036 012 € N/C 7 685 461 € 8 029 942 € 7 528 155 € 7 070 901 € 6 200 383 €
Net income 774 378 € 383 206 € 310 209 € 136 524 € 110 616 € 169 630 € 302 796 € 208 492 € 144 655 €
EBITDA 1 669 337 € N/C 793 497 € N/C 401 258 € 506 516 € 786 304 € 312 536 € 239 363 €
Net margin 6.4% N/C 3.4% N/C 1.4% 2.1% 4.0% 2.9% 2.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, CABINET D'ETUDES RENE GAXIEU achieves revenue of 12.1 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +8.7%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 12.1 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 1.7 M€, representing 13.8% of revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 774 k€, i.e. 6.4% 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

12 119 137 €

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

12 119 137 €

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

1 669 337 €

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

1 401 264 €

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

774 378 €

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

13.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 24%. 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 39%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 8.7% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

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

23.914%

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

39.082%

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

8.659%

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

0.486

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

27.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
23.91 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 8.25
Q3: 42.9
Average -10 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of CABINET D'ETUDES RENE GAXIEU (23.91) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Financial autonomy
39.08% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 11.27%
Med: 37.87%
Q3: 61.33%
Good

In 2024, the financial autonomy of CABINET D'ETUDES RENE GAXIEU (39.1%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
0.49 years 2024
2022
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.9 years
Average -12 pts over 2 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of CABINET D'ETUDES RENE GAXIEU (0.49) 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 181.36. 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 0.4x. 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

181.364

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

0.363

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
181.36 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 148.97
Med: 229.92
Q3: 405.25
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CABINET D'ETUDES RENE GAXIEU (181.36) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Interest coverage
0.36x 2024
2022
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.05x
Good -12 pts over 2 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of CABINET D'ETUDES RENE GAXIEU (0.4x) 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: 67 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 29 days. The gap of 38 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Inventory turnover is 1 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 17 days of revenue, i.e. 562 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-34%), freeing up cash.

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

562 207 €

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

67 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

29 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

1 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

17 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CABINET D'ETUDES RENE GAXIEU in its sector

Comparison with sector Ingénierie, études techniques

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (40 transactions). This range of 790 392€ to 4 803 450€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
790k€ 1723k€ 4803k€
1 723 563 € Range: 790 392€ - 4 803 450€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 40 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 CABINET D'ETUDES RENE GAXIEU

What is the revenue of CABINET D'ETUDES RENE GAXIEU ?

The revenue of CABINET D'ETUDES RENE GAXIEU in 2024 is 12.1 M€.

Is CABINET D'ETUDES RENE GAXIEU profitable?

Yes, CABINET D'ETUDES RENE GAXIEU generated a net profit of 774 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of CABINET D'ETUDES RENE GAXIEU ?

The headquarters of CABINET D'ETUDES RENE GAXIEU is located in BEZIERS (34500), in the department Herault.

Where to find the tax return of CABINET D'ETUDES RENE GAXIEU ?

The tax return of CABINET D'ETUDES RENE GAXIEU 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 CABINET D'ETUDES RENE GAXIEU operate?

CABINET D'ETUDES RENE GAXIEU operates in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques (NAF code 71.12B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.