CAIRN RECYCLAGE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CAIRN RECYCLAGE is a French company founded 14 years ago, specialized in the sector Collecte des déchets non dangereux. Based in NANTES (44000), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 10.8 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-11

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

Financial history - CAIRN RECYCLAGE (SIREN 533753240)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 10 815 162 € 5 629 767 € 12 938 028 € 9 236 926 € 5 268 459 € N/C 5 769 363 € 4 448 925 € N/C
Net income 287 523 € 66 395 € 742 624 € 491 600 € 235 734 € 273 646 € 47 353 € 19 881 € 58 589 €
EBITDA 384 229 € 54 782 € 990 012 € 651 749 € 327 667 € N/C 66 261 € 6 554 € N/C
Net margin 2.7% 1.2% 5.7% 5.3% 4.5% N/C 0.8% 0.4% N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, CAIRN RECYCLAGE achieves revenue of 10.8 M€. Over the period 2017-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +13.5%. Vs 2023, growth of +92% (5.6 M€ -> 10.8 M€). After deducting consumption (8.5 M€), gross margin stands at 2.3 M€, i.e. a rate of 22%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 384 k€, representing 3.6% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.6 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 288 k€, i.e. 2.7% 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

10 815 162 €

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

2 338 738 €

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

384 229 €

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

377 635 €

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

287 523 €

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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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 9%. 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 22%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 2.7% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

9.009%

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

21.805%

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

2.717%

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

0.251

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

40.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
9.01 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 15.42
Q3: 63.85
Good +15 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of CAIRN RECYCLAGE (9.01) 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
21.8% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 12.42%
Med: 33.48%
Q3: 50.48%
Average -26 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of CAIRN RECYCLAGE (21.8%) 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
0.25 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.05 years
Q3: 1.46 years
Average +28 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of CAIRN RECYCLAGE (0.25) 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 128.77. 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

128.77

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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
128.77 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 113.27
Med: 158.88
Q3: 231.26
Average -16 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CAIRN RECYCLAGE (128.77) 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
0.0x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.62x
Q3: 7.08x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of CAIRN RECYCLAGE (0.0x) 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: 55 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 95 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 40 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 87 days of revenue, i.e. 2.6 M€ to permanently finance.

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

2 603 534 €

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

55 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

95 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

87 j

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

Comparison with sector Collecte des déchets non dangereux

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (33 transactions). This range of 588 675€ to 953 511€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
588k€ 662k€ 953k€
662 071 € Range: 588 675€ - 953 511€
NAF 5 all-time
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 33 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 RECYCLAGE

What is the revenue of CAIRN RECYCLAGE ?

The revenue of CAIRN RECYCLAGE in 2024 is 10.8 M€.

Is CAIRN RECYCLAGE profitable?

Yes, CAIRN RECYCLAGE generated a net profit of 288 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of CAIRN RECYCLAGE ?

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

Where to find the tax return of CAIRN RECYCLAGE ?

The tax return of CAIRN RECYCLAGE 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 RECYCLAGE operate?

CAIRN RECYCLAGE operates in the sector Collecte des déchets non dangereux (NAF code 38.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.