Employees: 12 (2023.0)Legal category: SCA (commandite par actions)Size: ETICreation date: 2009-08-01 (16 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Autres activités de soutien aux entreprises n.c.a.Location: MALAKOFF (92240), Hauts-de-Seine
COGESCO : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
COGESCO is a French company
founded 16 years ago,
specialized in the sector Autres activités de soutien aux entreprises n.c.a..
Based in MALAKOFF (92240),
this company of category ETI
shows in 2019 a revenue of 10.8 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
In 2019, COGESCO achieves revenue of 10.8 M€. Over the period 2016-2019, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +71.3%. After deducting consumption (7.1 M€), gross margin stands at 3.6 M€, i.e. a rate of 34%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 679 k€, representing 6.3% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 347 k€, i.e. 3.2% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2019)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
10 774 609 €
Gross margin (2019)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
3 645 274 €
EBITDA (2019)
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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
678 989 €
EBIT (2019)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
600 153 €
Net income (2019)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
346 696 €
EBITDA margin (2019)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
6.3%
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 123%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 25%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 2.9 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 3.5% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.
Debt ratio (2019)
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Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low 50-100% : Moderate > 100% : High
123.264%
Financial autonomy (2019)
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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
24.526%
Cash flow / Revenue (2019)
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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
3.469%
Repayment capacity (2019)
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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
2.943
Asset age ratio (2019)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2016
2017
2019
Debt ratio
831.625
907.366
123.264
Financial autonomy
4.309
4.05
24.526
Repayment capacity
3.629
None
2.943
Cash flow / Revenue
3.612%
None%
3.469%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
123.262019
2016
2017
2019
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.9
Q3: 47.93
Average
In 2019, the debt ratio of COGESCO (123.26) 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
24.53%2019
2016
2017
2019
Q1: 6.05%
Med: 32.45%
Q3: 66.48%
Average+18 pts over 3 years
In 2019, the financial autonomy of COGESCO (24.5%) 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
2.94 years2019
2016
2019
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.89 years
Average
In 2019, the repayment capacity of COGESCO (2.94) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.
Liquidity ratios
The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 85.04. 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 7.9x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.
Liquidity ratio (2019)
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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
85.04
Interest coverage (2019)
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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
7.89
Liquidity indicators evolution COGESCO
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Indicator
2016
2017
2019
Liquidity ratio
100.287
85.551
85.04
Interest coverage
17.185
None
7.89
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
85.042019
2016
2017
2019
Q1: 115.17
Med: 207.52
Q3: 460.45
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In 2019, the liquidity ratio of COGESCO (85.04) 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
7.89x2019
2016
2019
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.64x
Excellent
In 2019, the interest coverage of COGESCO (7.9x) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. High coverage means financial charges weigh little on profitability.
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: 25 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 25 days. Inventory turnover is 9 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 8 days of revenue, i.e. 236 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-29%), freeing up cash.
Operating WCR (2019)
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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
235 856 €
Customer credit (2019)
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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 (2019)
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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
25 j
Inventory turnover (2019)
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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
9 j
WCR in days of revenue (2019)
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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
8 j
WCR and payment terms evolution COGESCO
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Indicator
2016
2017
2019
Operating WCR
330 056 €
0 €
235 856 €
Inventory turnover (days)
0
0
9
Customer payment term (days)
41
0
0
Supplier payment term (days)
74
0
25
Positioning of COGESCO in its sector
Comparison with sector Autres activités de soutien aux entreprises n.c.a.
Valuation estimate
Based on 131 transactions of similar company sales
(all years),
the value of COGESCO is estimated at
3 029 067 €
(range 1 138 883€ - 5 688 090€).
With an EBITDA of 678 989€, the sector multiple of 4.8x is applied.
The price/revenue ratio is 0.36x
(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 value2019
131 transactions
1138k€3029k€5688k€
3 029 067 €Range: 1 138 883€ - 5 688 090€
NAF 5 all-time
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
678 989 €×4.8x
Estimation3 292 968 €
988 789€ - 5 664 904€
Revenue Multiple30%
10 774 609 €×0.36x
Estimation3 842 365 €
1 919 066€ - 7 262 761€
Net Income Multiple20%
346 696 €×3.3x
Estimation1 149 370 €
343 846€ - 3 384 051€
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 131 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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Compare COGESCO with other companies in the same sector:
Yes, COGESCO generated a net profit of 347 k€ in 2019.
Where is the headquarters of COGESCO ?
The headquarters of COGESCO is located in MALAKOFF (92240), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.
Where to find the tax return of COGESCO ?
The tax return of COGESCO 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 COGESCO operate?
COGESCO operates in the sector Autres activités de soutien aux entreprises n.c.a. (NAF code 82.99Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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