CASCADE FRANCE SARL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CASCADE FRANCE SARL is a French company founded 55 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de fournitures et équipements industriels divers. Based in ANCENIS-SAINT-GEREON (44150), this company of category ETI shows in 2025 a revenue of 7.5 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 - CASCADE FRANCE SARL (SIREN 971202924)
Indicator 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 7 517 824 € 8 055 826 € 7 310 570 € 6 254 465 € 4 975 899 € 5 485 629 € 5 756 903 € 4 989 304 € 4 360 882 €
Net income -224 741 € 959 627 € -643 210 € -356 252 € 71 700 € 106 923 € 398 880 € -68 162 € -127 304 €
EBITDA -98 651 € -389 165 € -663 601 € -340 449 € 33 446 € 57 006 € 328 171 € -74 957 € -184 788 €
Net margin -3.0% 11.9% -8.8% -5.7% 1.4% 1.9% 6.9% -1.4% -2.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2025, CASCADE FRANCE SARL achieves revenue of 7.5 M€. Over the period 2017-2025, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +7.0%. Slight decline of -7% vs 2024. After deducting consumption (4.3 M€), gross margin stands at 3.3 M€, i.e. a rate of 43%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -99 k€, representing -1.3% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +3.5 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -225 k€ (-3.0% of revenue), which will impact equity.

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

7 517 824 €

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

3 255 256 €

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

-98 651 €

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

-186 078 €

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

-224 741 €

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

-1.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 6%. 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 70%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

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

5.998%

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

70.073%

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

-1.947%

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

-1.326

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

12.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
6.0 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 0.39
Med: 11.18
Q3: 37.8
Good -37 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the debt ratio of CASCADE FRANCE SARL (6.00) 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
70.07% 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 31.79%
Med: 51.32%
Q3: 67.58%
Excellent +40 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the financial autonomy of CASCADE FRANCE SARL (70.1%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
-1.33 years 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.29 years
Q3: 1.75 years
Excellent

In 2025, the repayment capacity of CASCADE FRANCE SARL (-1.33) 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 380.90. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

380.898

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

-5.486

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
380.9 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 184.94
Med: 264.51
Q3: 393.27
Good

In 2025, the liquidity ratio of CASCADE FRANCE SARL (380.90) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
-5.49x 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.08x
Q3: 4.78x
Average

In 2025, the interest coverage of CASCADE FRANCE SARL (-5.5x) 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: 40 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 29 days. The company must finance 11 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 169 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 189 days of revenue, i.e. 3.9 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2025, WCR increased by +23%, requiring additional financing.

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

3 940 543 €

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

40 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

29 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

169 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

189 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CASCADE FRANCE SARL

Positioning of CASCADE FRANCE SARL in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de fournitures et équipements industriels divers

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (33 transactions). This range of 436 053€ to 3 544 383€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2025
Indicative
436k€ 604k€ 3544k€
604 573 € Range: 436 053€ - 3 544 383€
NAF 5 année 2025

Valuation evolution

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 CASCADE FRANCE SARL

What is the revenue of CASCADE FRANCE SARL ?

The revenue of CASCADE FRANCE SARL in 2025 is 7.5 M€.

Is CASCADE FRANCE SARL profitable?

CASCADE FRANCE SARL recorded a net loss in 2025.

Where is the headquarters of CASCADE FRANCE SARL ?

The headquarters of CASCADE FRANCE SARL is located in ANCENIS-SAINT-GEREON (44150), in the department Loire-Atlantique.

Where to find the tax return of CASCADE FRANCE SARL ?

The tax return of CASCADE FRANCE SARL 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 CASCADE FRANCE SARL operate?

CASCADE FRANCE SARL operates in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de fournitures et équipements industriels divers (NAF code 46.69B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.