CARRIERES DU SUD OUEST : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CARRIERES DU SUD OUEST is a French company founded 29 years ago, specialized in the sector Exploitation de gravières et sablières, extraction d’argiles et de kaolin. Based in AIX-EN-PROVENCE (13290), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 14.2 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 - CARRIERES DU SUD OUEST (SIREN 411076433)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 14 165 597 € 13 522 181 € 13 592 345 € 16 155 174 € 18 344 009 € 20 049 235 € 11 357 384 € 7 605 563 € 8 966 523 €
Net income 402 757 € -2 325 138 € -3 172 290 € -2 199 153 € -1 865 449 € -1 527 386 € -167 390 € -74 705 € 272 747 €
EBITDA -5 478 523 € -670 569 € -2 252 326 € -1 493 359 € -735 995 € -490 899 € 333 185 € 274 465 € 547 830 €
Net margin 2.8% -17.2% -23.3% -13.6% -10.2% -7.6% -1.5% -1.0% 3.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, CARRIERES DU SUD OUEST achieves revenue of 14.2 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +5.9%. Vs 2023: +5%. After deducting consumption (3.0 M€), gross margin stands at 11.2 M€, i.e. a rate of 79%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -5.5 M€, representing -38.7% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+5%), EBITDA varies by -717%, reducing margin by 33.7 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 403 k€, i.e. 2.8% 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

14 165 597 €

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

11 173 694 €

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

-5 478 523 €

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

-3 080 572 €

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

402 757 €

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

-38.7%

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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 15%. 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

0.036%

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

15.19%

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

-41.646%

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

0.0

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

34.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.04 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 15.2
Q3: 59.48
Good

In 2024, the debt ratio of CARRIERES DU SUD OUEST (0.04) 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
15.19% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 20.88%
Med: 43.36%
Q3: 63.48%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of CARRIERES DU SUD OUEST (15.2%) 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 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.26 years
Q3: 2.04 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of CARRIERES DU SUD OUEST (0.00) 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 34.60. 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

34.604

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

-7.744

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
34.6 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 161.05
Med: 260.85
Q3: 420.01
Watch

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CARRIERES DU SUD OUEST (34.60) 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
-7.74x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.51x
Q3: 10.02x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of CARRIERES DU SUD OUEST (-7.7x) 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: 54 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 42 days. The company must finance 12 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 34 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-169 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-781%), 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

-6 666 188 €

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

54 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

42 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

34 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

-169 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CARRIERES DU SUD OUEST in its sector

Comparison with sector Exploitation de gravières et sablières, extraction d’argiles et de kaolin

Valuation estimate

Based on 95 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of CARRIERES DU SUD OUEST is estimated at 1 663 003 € (range 893 467€ - 3 709 310€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.17x (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
95 tx
893k€ 1663k€ 3709k€
1 663 003 € Range: 893 467€ - 3 709 310€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
14 165 597 € × 0.17x
Estimation 2 460 491 €
1 406 877€ - 5 459 220€
Net Income Multiple 20%
402 757 € × 1.2x
Estimation 466 773 €
123 353€ - 1 084 446€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 95 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 CARRIERES DU SUD OUEST

What is the revenue of CARRIERES DU SUD OUEST ?

The revenue of CARRIERES DU SUD OUEST in 2024 is 14.2 M€.

Is CARRIERES DU SUD OUEST profitable?

Yes, CARRIERES DU SUD OUEST generated a net profit of 403 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of CARRIERES DU SUD OUEST ?

The headquarters of CARRIERES DU SUD OUEST is located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE (13290), in the department Bouches-du-Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of CARRIERES DU SUD OUEST ?

The tax return of CARRIERES DU SUD OUEST 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 CARRIERES DU SUD OUEST operate?

CARRIERES DU SUD OUEST operates in the sector Exploitation de gravières et sablières, extraction d’argiles et de kaolin (NAF code 08.12Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.