CARGO : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CARGO is a French company founded 19 years ago, specialized in the sector Hypermarchés. Based in VILLENEUVE-LES-BEZIERS (34420), this company of category ETI shows in 2025 a revenue of 35.7 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 - CARGO (SIREN 478710775)
Indicator 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 35 698 665 € 34 855 265 € 32 880 282 € 27 638 377 € 23 996 852 € 27 050 652 € 6 655 257 € 20 862 549 € 23 743 229 € 23 868 839 €
Net income 196 112 € 384 126 € -261 639 € -77 809 € -155 106 € -190 443 € -10 453 € 55 529 € -141 031 € 172 379 €
EBITDA 607 702 € 676 508 € 199 853 € 274 064 € -80 255 € 39 145 € -93 161 € 191 001 € -8 401 € -37 225 €
Net margin 0.5% 1.1% -0.8% -0.3% -0.6% -0.7% -0.2% 0.3% -0.6% 0.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2025, CARGO achieves revenue of 35.7 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 10 years (CAGR: +4.6%). Vs 2024: +2%. After deducting consumption (30.4 M€), gross margin stands at 5.3 M€, i.e. a rate of 15%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 608 k€, representing 1.7% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 196 k€, i.e. 0.5% 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

35 698 665 €

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

5 297 655 €

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

607 702 €

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

195 365 €

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

196 112 €

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

1.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 213%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 9%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 1.4% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

212.739%

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

9.424%

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

1.35%

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

1.544

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

15.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
CARGO

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
212.74 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 28.46
Med: 60.68
Q3: 124.28
Watch +51 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the debt ratio of CARGO (212.74) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
9.42% 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 24.32%
Med: 37.09%
Q3: 48.8%
Watch

In 2025, the financial autonomy of CARGO (9.4%) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. Low autonomy may limit investment capacity and increase vulnerability.

Repayment capacity
1.54 years 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 1.13 years
Med: 2.32 years
Q3: 3.99 years
Good -42 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the repayment capacity of CARGO (1.54) 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 102.64. 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 0.7x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

102.642

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

0.741

Liquidity indicators evolution
CARGO

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
102.64 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 114.94
Med: 139.54
Q3: 170.74
Watch

In 2025, the liquidity ratio of CARGO (102.64) 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
0.74x 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 1.62x
Med: 4.26x
Q3: 9.21x
Average -47 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the interest coverage of CARGO (0.7x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 22 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 22 days. Inventory turnover is 16 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 18 days of revenue, i.e. 1.8 M€ to permanently finance.

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

1 792 430 €

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

0 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

22 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

16 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

18 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CARGO in its sector

Comparison with sector Hypermarchés

Valuation estimate

Based on 270 transactions of similar company sales in 2025, the value of CARGO is estimated at 5 138 850 € (range 2 863 987€ - 8 676 320€). With an EBITDA of 607 702€, the sector multiple of 4.5x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.33x (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
270 transactions
2863k€ 5138k€ 8676k€
5 138 850 € Range: 2 863 987€ - 8 676 320€
NAF 5 année 2025

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
607 702 € × 4.5x
Estimation 2 721 866 €
952 222€ - 4 511 293€
Revenue Multiple 30%
35 698 665 € × 0.33x
Estimation 11 769 644 €
7 626 726€ - 19 421 317€
Net Income Multiple 20%
196 112 € × 6.3x
Estimation 1 235 118 €
499 292€ - 2 971 394€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 270 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 CARGO

What is the revenue of CARGO ?

The revenue of CARGO in 2025 is 35.7 M€.

Is CARGO profitable?

Yes, CARGO generated a net profit of 196 k€ in 2025.

Where is the headquarters of CARGO ?

The headquarters of CARGO is located in VILLENEUVE-LES-BEZIERS (34420), in the department Herault.

Where to find the tax return of CARGO ?

The tax return of CARGO 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 CARGO operate?

CARGO operates in the sector Hypermarchés (NAF code 47.11F). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.