CAFE COTON : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CAFE COTON is a French company founded 35 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de détail d'habillement en magasin spécialisé. Based in PARIS (75016), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 35.3 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-09

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

Financial history - CAFE COTON (SIREN 378617245)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 35 279 647 € 33 654 617 € 26 026 488 € 19 350 154 € 29 965 178 € 30 277 155 € 24 752 192 € 23 689 054 € 22 557 776 €
Net income -1 484 803 € -198 414 € -87 344 € -6 225 116 € -2 233 € 615 670 € 268 463 € -979 474 € 78 701 €
EBITDA -1 283 646 € 699 243 € 830 283 € -4 481 872 € 975 942 € 2 211 825 € 1 248 914 € 1 354 379 € 1 566 920 €
Net margin -4.2% -0.6% -0.3% -32.2% -0.0% 2.0% 1.1% -4.1% 0.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, CAFE COTON achieves revenue of 35.3 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +5.7%. Vs 2023: +5%. After deducting consumption (18.4 M€), gross margin stands at 16.9 M€, i.e. a rate of 48%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -1.3 M€, representing -3.6% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+5%), EBITDA varies by -284%, reducing margin by 5.7 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -1.5 M€ (-4.2% of revenue), which will impact equity.

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

35 279 647 €

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

16 861 469 €

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

-1 283 646 €

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

-1 325 115 €

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

-1 484 803 €

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

-3.6%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -267%. 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 -37%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

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

-266.617%

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

-36.543%

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

-3.523%

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

-11.991

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

15.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
CAFE COTON

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-266.62 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.78
Med: 21.74
Q3: 81.35
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of CAFE COTON (-266.62) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
-36.54% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 7.04%
Med: 33.52%
Q3: 60.34%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of CAFE COTON (-36.5%) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Repayment capacity
-11.99 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.01 years
Med: 0.04 years
Q3: 2.35 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of CAFE COTON (-11.99) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 190.82. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

190.818

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

-12.437

Liquidity indicators evolution
CAFE COTON

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
190.82 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 112.99
Med: 209.42
Q3: 385.58
Average -8 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CAFE COTON (190.82) 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
-12.44x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 4.38x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of CAFE COTON (-12.4x) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

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: 13 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 41 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 28 days. Inventory turnover is 80 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 85 days of revenue, i.e. 8.4 M€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-23%), 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

8 361 276 €

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

13 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

41 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

80 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

85 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CAFE COTON

Positioning of CAFE COTON in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de détail d'habillement en magasin spécialisé

Valuation estimate

Based on 68 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of CAFE COTON is estimated at 6 672 278 € (range 4 579 622€ - 13 008 542€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.19x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
68 tx
4579k€ 6672k€ 13008k€
6 672 278 € Range: 4 579 622€ - 13 008 542€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
35 279 647 € × 0.19x = 6 672 278 €
Range: 4 579 622€ - 13 008 542€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 68 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 CAFE COTON

What is the revenue of CAFE COTON ?

The revenue of CAFE COTON in 2024 is 35.3 M€.

Is CAFE COTON profitable?

CAFE COTON recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of CAFE COTON ?

The headquarters of CAFE COTON is located in PARIS (75016), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of CAFE COTON ?

The tax return of CAFE COTON 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 CAFE COTON operate?

CAFE COTON operates in the sector Commerce de détail d'habillement en magasin spécialisé (NAF code 47.71Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.