COB CARAIBES SARL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

COB CARAIBES SARL is a French company founded 20 years ago, specialized in the sector Travaux de charpente. Based in SAINT BARTHELEMY (97133), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 2.7 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 - COB CARAIBES SARL (SIREN 482908647)
Indicator 2024 2023
Revenue 2 719 051 € 2 617 292 €
Net income 1 067 922 € 1 156 056 €
EBITDA 1 069 885 € 1 160 586 €
Net margin 39.3% 44.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, COB CARAIBES SARL achieves revenue of 2.7 M€. Vs 2023: +4%. After deducting consumption (766 k€), gross margin stands at 2.0 M€, i.e. a rate of 72%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 1.1 M€, representing 39.3% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+4%), EBITDA varies by -8%, reducing margin by 5.0 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 1.1 M€, i.e. 39.3% 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

2 719 051 €

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

1 953 099 €

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

1 069 885 €

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

1 068 363 €

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

1 067 922 €

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

39.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 7%. 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 68%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 39.2% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. This high level provides strong self-financing capacity.

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

6.844%

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

67.782%

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

39.152%

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

0.074

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

20.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
COB CARAIBES SARL

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
6.84 2024
2023
2024
Q1: 7.44
Med: 26.53
Q3: 64.5
Excellent -7 pts over 2 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of COB CARAIBES SARL (6.84) 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
67.78% 2024
2023
2024
Q1: 25.07%
Med: 42.94%
Q3: 59.56%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of COB CARAIBES SARL (67.8%) 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
0.07 years 2024
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.48 years
Q3: 1.61 years
Good

In 2024, the repayment capacity of COB CARAIBES SARL (0.07) 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 343.74. 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

343.742

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
COB CARAIBES SARL

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
343.74 2024
2023
2024
Q1: 162.4
Med: 230.31
Q3: 341.59
Excellent

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of COB CARAIBES SARL (343.74) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
0.0x 2024
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.88x
Q3: 4.05x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of COB CARAIBES SARL (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: 78 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 27 days. The gap of 51 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Inventory turnover is 34 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 80 days of revenue, i.e. 605 k€ 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

604 554 €

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

78 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

27 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

80 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
COB CARAIBES SARL

Positioning of COB CARAIBES SARL in its sector

Comparison with sector Travaux de charpente

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (20 transactions). This range of 1 126 855€ to 4 154 580€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
1126k€ 1823k€ 4154k€
1 823 133 € Range: 1 126 855€ - 4 154 580€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 20 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 COB CARAIBES SARL

What is the revenue of COB CARAIBES SARL ?

The revenue of COB CARAIBES SARL in 2024 is 2.7 M€.

Is COB CARAIBES SARL profitable?

Yes, COB CARAIBES SARL generated a net profit of 1.1 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of COB CARAIBES SARL ?

The headquarters of COB CARAIBES SARL is located in SAINT BARTHELEMY (97133), in the department Guadeloupe.

Where to find the tax return of COB CARAIBES SARL ?

The tax return of COB CARAIBES 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 COB CARAIBES SARL operate?

COB CARAIBES SARL operates in the sector Travaux de charpente (NAF code 43.91A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.