COGEDE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

COGEDE is a French company founded 35 years ago, specialized in the sector Traitement et élimination des déchets non dangereux. Based in NIMES (30000), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 406 k€. 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 - COGEDE (SIREN 380100404)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2015 2014
Revenue 406 161 € 458 175 € 540 704 € 446 920 € 545 721 € 460 391 € 603 733 € 705 650 € 1 120 146 €
Net income -217 420 € 7 586 € 12 081 € 16 803 € 36 976 € 45 912 € 58 054 € -180 122 € 61 977 €
EBITDA -232 745 € -245 562 € -377 596 € -151 967 € -116 502 € -157 227 € -228 364 € -393 400 € -148 075 €
Net margin -53.5% 1.7% 2.2% 3.8% 6.8% 10.0% 9.6% -25.5% 5.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, COGEDE achieves revenue of 406 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2014-2024 (CAGR: -9.6%). Significant drop of -11% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (2 k€), gross margin stands at 404 k€, i.e. a rate of 99%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -233 k€, representing -57.3% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-11%), EBITDA varies by +5%, reducing margin by 3.7 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -217 k€ (-53.5% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

406 161 €

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

403 831 €

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

-232 745 €

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

-342 234 €

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

-217 420 €

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

-57.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 94%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 28%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

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

94.223%

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

28.356%

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

-57.942%

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

-0.902

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

51.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
COGEDE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
94.22 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 24.93
Q3: 273.79
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of COGEDE (94.22) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Financial autonomy
28.36% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 5.15%
Med: 19.87%
Q3: 43.79%
Good

In 2024, the financial autonomy of COGEDE (28.4%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
-0.9 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.84 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of COGEDE (-0.90) 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 110.96. 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

110.958

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

-1.352

Liquidity indicators evolution
COGEDE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
110.96 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 92.55
Med: 155.32
Q3: 294.17
Average +15 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of COGEDE (110.96) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Interest coverage
-1.35x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.65x
Q3: 10.26x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of COGEDE (-1.4x) 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: 247 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 103 days. The gap of 144 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 3 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 235 days of revenue, i.e. 265 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-57%), 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

264 821 €

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

247 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

103 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

3 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

235 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
COGEDE

Positioning of COGEDE in its sector

Comparison with sector Traitement et élimination des déchets non dangereux

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (44 transactions). This range of 59 430€ to 184 746€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
59k€ 102k€ 184k€
102 109 € Range: 59 430€ - 184 746€
NAF 5 all-time
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 44 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 COGEDE

What is the revenue of COGEDE ?

The revenue of COGEDE in 2024 is 406 k€.

Is COGEDE profitable?

COGEDE recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of COGEDE ?

The headquarters of COGEDE is located in NIMES (30000), in the department Gard.

Where to find the tax return of COGEDE ?

The tax return of COGEDE 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 COGEDE operate?

COGEDE operates in the sector Traitement et élimination des déchets non dangereux (NAF code 38.21Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.