CARGILL FOODS FRANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CARGILL FOODS FRANCE is a French company founded 33 years ago, specialized in the sector Préparation industrielle de produits à base de viande. Based in PUTEAUX (92800), this company of category GE shows in 2025 a revenue of 194.4 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 - CARGILL FOODS FRANCE (SIREN 387589179)
Indicator 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019
Revenue 194 362 352 € 196 983 423 € 194 813 031 € 143 965 291 € 123 434 328 € 116 298 878 € 130 434 220 €
Net income 5 118 328 € 2 955 998 € -3 281 917 € -861 179 € -679 986 € 574 252 € 2 743 323 €
EBITDA 14 967 327 € 10 480 599 € 1 179 548 € 1 058 420 € 1 297 991 € 2 620 252 € 5 606 978 €
Net margin 2.6% 1.5% -1.7% -0.6% -0.6% 0.5% 2.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2025, CARGILL FOODS FRANCE achieves revenue of 194.4 M€. Over the period 2019-2025, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +6.9%. Slight decline of -1% vs 2024. After deducting consumption (133.4 M€), gross margin stands at 61.0 M€, i.e. a rate of 31%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 15.0 M€, representing 7.7% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.4 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 5.1 M€, i.e. 2.6% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2025) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

194 362 352 €

Gross margin (2025) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

60 966 969 €

EBITDA (2025) ?
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

14 967 327 €

EBIT (2025) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

9 271 332 €

Net income (2025) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

5 118 328 €

EBITDA margin (2025) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

7.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 36%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Cash flow represents 6.5% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2025) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.0%

Financial autonomy (2025) ?
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

35.91%

Cash flow / Revenue (2025) ?
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

6.543%

Repayment capacity (2025) ?
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

0.0

Asset age ratio (2025) ?
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

49.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
CARGILL FOODS FRANCE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 1.65
Med: 23.07
Q3: 51.26
Excellent

In 2025, the debt ratio of CARGILL FOODS FRANCE (0.00) 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
35.91% 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 36.15%
Med: 55.6%
Q3: 69.63%
Average

In 2025, the financial autonomy of CARGILL FOODS FRANCE (35.9%) 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
0.0 years 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: -0.0 years
Med: 0.26 years
Q3: 1.39 years
Good

In 2025, the repayment capacity of CARGILL FOODS FRANCE (0.00) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 78.99. 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 4.2x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

Liquidity ratio (2025) ?
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

78.99

Interest coverage (2025) ?
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

4.15

Liquidity indicators evolution
CARGILL FOODS FRANCE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
78.99 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 139.99
Med: 252.48
Q3: 339.25
Watch

In 2025, the liquidity ratio of CARGILL FOODS FRANCE (78.99) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
4.15x 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.06x
Q3: 5.58x
Good -7 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the interest coverage of CARGILL FOODS FRANCE (4.2x) 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: 24 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 43 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 19 days. Inventory turnover is 24 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 8 days of revenue, i.e. 4.3 M€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-84%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2025) ?
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

4 258 479 €

Customer credit (2025) ?
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

24 j

Supplier credit (2025) ?
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

43 j

Inventory turnover (2025) ?
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

24 j

WCR in days of revenue (2025) ?
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

8 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CARGILL FOODS FRANCE

Positioning of CARGILL FOODS FRANCE in its sector

Comparison with sector Préparation industrielle de produits à base de viande

Valuation estimate

Based on 108 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of CARGILL FOODS FRANCE is estimated at 46 698 571 € (range 26 038 278€ - 98 826 817€). With an EBITDA of 14 967 327€, the sector multiple of 3.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.26x (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 2025
108 transactions
26038k€ 46698k€ 98826k€
46 698 571 € Range: 26 038 278€ - 98 826 817€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
14 967 327 € × 3.6x
Estimation 54 510 698 €
33 146 486€ - 120 131 147€
Revenue Multiple 30%
194 362 352 € × 0.26x
Estimation 49 925 791 €
26 280 182€ - 84 849 297€
Net Income Multiple 20%
5 118 328 € × 4.4x
Estimation 22 327 429 €
7 904 908€ - 66 532 276€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 108 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 CARGILL FOODS FRANCE

What is the revenue of CARGILL FOODS FRANCE ?

The revenue of CARGILL FOODS FRANCE in 2025 is 194.4 M€.

Is CARGILL FOODS FRANCE profitable?

Yes, CARGILL FOODS FRANCE generated a net profit of 5.1 M€ in 2025.

Where is the headquarters of CARGILL FOODS FRANCE ?

The headquarters of CARGILL FOODS FRANCE is located in PUTEAUX (92800), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.

Where to find the tax return of CARGILL FOODS FRANCE ?

The tax return of CARGILL FOODS FRANCE 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 CARGILL FOODS FRANCE operate?

CARGILL FOODS FRANCE operates in the sector Préparation industrielle de produits à base de viande (NAF code 10.13A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.