COLAS PROJECTS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

COLAS PROJECTS is a French company founded 29 years ago, specialized in the sector Construction de routes et autoroutes. Based in PARIS (75015), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 60.8 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 - COLAS PROJECTS (SIREN 410529226)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 60 807 721 € 63 685 470 € 77 061 856 € 40 641 224 € 88 624 000 € 89 218 000 € 46 971 000 € 35 378 €
Net income -70 498 473 € -48 530 486 € -20 027 074 € -16 967 003 € 2 875 000 € -5 698 000 € -6 709 000 € -794 €
EBITDA -4 858 234 € -13 339 691 € -13 104 122 € -6 355 139 € -5 427 000 € 174 771 000 € 20 928 000 € 39 819 €
Net margin -115.9% -76.2% -26.0% -41.7% 3.2% -6.4% -14.3% -2.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, COLAS PROJECTS achieves revenue of 60.8 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +153.7%. Slight decline of -5% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (12.7 M€), gross margin stands at 48.2 M€, i.e. a rate of 79%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -4.9 M€, representing -8.0% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +13.0 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -70.5 M€ (-115.9% 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

60 807 721 €

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

48 150 645 €

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

-4 858 234 €

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

-52 041 045 €

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

-70 498 473 €

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

-8.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -97%. 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 -224%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

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

-97.479%

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

-223.851%

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

-124.649%

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

-1.502

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-97.48 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 1.71
Med: 21.57
Q3: 63.35
Excellent -57 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of COLAS PROJECTS (-97.48) 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
-223.85% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 14.32%
Med: 33.76%
Q3: 51.7%
Watch

In 2024, the financial autonomy of COLAS PROJECTS (-223.8%) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. Low autonomy may limit investment capacity and increase vulnerability.

Repayment capacity
-1.5 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.34 years
Q3: 1.88 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of COLAS PROJECTS (-1.50) 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 87.88. 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

87.875

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

-480.776

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
87.88 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 140.21
Med: 183.24
Q3: 251.75
Watch -59 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of COLAS PROJECTS (87.88) 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
-480.78x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.03x
Med: 0.84x
Q3: 6.64x
Watch

In 2024, the interest coverage of COLAS PROJECTS (-480.8x) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. Low coverage may indicate fragility to rate or income variations.

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: 124 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 0 days. The gap of 124 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 5 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-44 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-123335%), 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

-7 443 473 €

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

124 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

0 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

5 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

-44 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of COLAS PROJECTS in its sector

Comparison with sector Construction de routes et autoroutes

Valuation estimate

Based on 67 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of COLAS PROJECTS is estimated at 8 200 745 € (range 5 450 432€ - 15 634 328€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.13x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
67 tx
5450k€ 8200k€ 15634k€
8 200 745 € Range: 5 450 432€ - 15 634 328€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
60 807 721 € × 0.13x = 8 200 746 €
Range: 5 450 432€ - 15 634 329€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 67 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 COLAS PROJECTS

What is the revenue of COLAS PROJECTS ?

The revenue of COLAS PROJECTS in 2024 is 60.8 M€.

Is COLAS PROJECTS profitable?

COLAS PROJECTS recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of COLAS PROJECTS ?

The headquarters of COLAS PROJECTS is located in PARIS (75015), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of COLAS PROJECTS ?

The tax return of COLAS PROJECTS 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 COLAS PROJECTS operate?

COLAS PROJECTS operates in the sector Construction de routes et autoroutes (NAF code 42.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.