COGITO : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

COGITO is a French company founded 18 years ago, specialized in the sector Formation continue d'adultes. Based in CEYRESTE (13600), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 1.7 M€. 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 - COGITO (SIREN 503424897)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2017
Revenue 1 658 805 € 1 192 500 € 1 020 877 € 933 769 € 323 975 € 178 960 € 413 011 € 447 526 € 239 608 €
Net income 367 274 € 235 176 € 214 926 € 225 449 € 19 644 € 13 808 € 83 709 € -52 627 € 28 213 €
EBITDA 486 159 € 297 210 € 274 163 € 291 701 € 26 407 € -20 603 € 76 842 € -79 984 € -5 844 €
Net margin 22.1% 19.7% 21.1% 24.1% 6.1% 7.7% 20.3% -11.8% 11.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, COGITO achieves revenue of 1.7 M€. Over the period 2017-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +31.8%. Vs 2023, growth of +39% (1.2 M€ -> 1.7 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 1.7 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 486 k€, representing 29.3% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +4.4 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 367 k€, i.e. 22.1% 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

1 658 805 €

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

1 658 805 €

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

486 159 €

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

482 825 €

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

367 274 €

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

29.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 31%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 51%. 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 0.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 22.2% 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

30.751%

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

51.019%

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

22.192%

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

0.336

Solvency indicators evolution
COGITO

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
30.75 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.22
Q3: 34.93
Average +17 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of COGITO (30.75) 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
51.02% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 1.03%
Med: 30.48%
Q3: 60.98%
Good -8 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of COGITO (51.0%) 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
0.34 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.51 years
Average +11 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of COGITO (0.34) 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 297.28. 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 0.5x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

297.279

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

0.496

Liquidity indicators evolution
COGITO

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
297.28 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 126.79
Med: 230.24
Q3: 439.51
Good

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of COGITO (297.28) 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
0.5x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.65x
Good +15 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of COGITO (0.5x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 46 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 16 days. The company must finance 30 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 1 days of revenue, i.e. 4 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-98%), 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

3 666 €

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

46 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

16 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

0 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

1 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of COGITO in its sector

Comparison with sector Formation continue d'adultes

Valuation estimate

Based on 134 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of COGITO is estimated at 920 647 € (range 330 813€ - 2 885 221€). With an EBITDA of 486 159€, the sector multiple of 2.2x 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 value 2024
134 transactions
330k€ 920k€ 2885k€
920 647 € Range: 330 813€ - 2 885 221€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
486 159 € × 2.2x
Estimation 1 054 075 €
381 962€ - 2 741 499€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 658 805 € × 0.36x
Estimation 592 921 €
197 821€ - 1 159 273€
Net Income Multiple 20%
367 274 € × 2.9x
Estimation 1 078 668 €
402 428€ - 5 833 450€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 134 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 COGITO

What is the revenue of COGITO ?

The revenue of COGITO in 2024 is 1.7 M€.

Is COGITO profitable?

Yes, COGITO generated a net profit of 367 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of COGITO ?

The headquarters of COGITO is located in CEYRESTE (13600), in the department Bouches-du-Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of COGITO ?

The tax return of COGITO 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 COGITO operate?

COGITO operates in the sector Formation continue d'adultes (NAF code 85.59A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.