CAIRN GROUPE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CAIRN GROUPE is a French company founded 5 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux. Based in NANTES (44000), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 1.4 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-18

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

Financial history - CAIRN GROUPE (SIREN 883601395)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020
Revenue 1 440 000 € 915 000 € 1 086 800 € 942 200 € 528 768 €
Net income 501 835 € 914 710 € 333 548 € 266 200 € 105 522 €
EBITDA 445 220 € 282 686 € 62 997 € 85 203 € 137 775 €
Net margin 34.8% 100.0% 30.7% 28.3% 20.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, CAIRN GROUPE achieves revenue of 1.4 M€. Over the period 2020-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +28.5%. Vs 2023, growth of +57% (915 k€ -> 1.4 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 1.4 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 445 k€, representing 30.9% of revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 502 k€, i.e. 34.8% 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

1 440 000 €

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

1 440 000 €

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

445 220 €

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

426 352 €

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

501 835 €

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

30.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 17%. 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 78%. 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 0.9 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 36.1% 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

16.962%

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

77.769%

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

36.119%

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

0.919

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

59.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
16.96 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.06
Med: 14.64
Q3: 89.5
Average -10 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of CAIRN GROUPE (16.96) 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
77.77% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 11.6%
Med: 51.97%
Q3: 85.23%
Good +17 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of CAIRN GROUPE (77.8%) 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
0.92 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.21 years
Q3: 3.74 years
Average -13 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of CAIRN GROUPE (0.92) 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 145.26. 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 4.6x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

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

145.26

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

4.608

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
145.26 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 116.82
Med: 458.52
Q3: 2178.3
Average -29 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CAIRN GROUPE (145.26) 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
4.61x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -45.38x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.89x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of CAIRN GROUPE (4.6x) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. High coverage means financial charges weigh little on profitability.

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: 75 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 57 days. The company must finance 18 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 42 days of revenue, i.e. 166 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2020-2024, WCR increased by +53%, 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

166 234 €

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

75 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

57 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

42 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CAIRN GROUPE in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des sièges sociaux

Valuation estimate

Based on 103 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of CAIRN GROUPE is estimated at 2 237 433 € (range 598 222€ - 4 751 908€). With an EBITDA of 445 220€, the sector multiple of 5.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.38x (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
103 transactions
598k€ 2237k€ 4751k€
2 237 433 € Range: 598 222€ - 4 751 908€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
445 220 € × 5.0x
Estimation 2 240 042 €
385 608€ - 3 705 720€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 440 000 € × 0.38x
Estimation 543 770 €
259 177€ - 1 098 227€
Net Income Multiple 20%
501 835 € × 9.5x
Estimation 4 771 407 €
1 638 326€ - 12 847 903€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 103 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 CAIRN GROUPE

What is the revenue of CAIRN GROUPE ?

The revenue of CAIRN GROUPE in 2024 is 1.4 M€.

Is CAIRN GROUPE profitable?

Yes, CAIRN GROUPE generated a net profit of 502 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of CAIRN GROUPE ?

The headquarters of CAIRN GROUPE is located in NANTES (44000), in the department Loire-Atlantique.

Where to find the tax return of CAIRN GROUPE ?

The tax return of CAIRN GROUPE 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 CAIRN GROUPE operate?

CAIRN GROUPE operates in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux (NAF code 70.10Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.