COMPAGNIE DE SAINT-GOBAIN : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

COMPAGNIE DE SAINT-GOBAIN is a French company founded 44 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux. Based in COURBEVOIE (92400), this company of category GE shows in 2021 a revenue of 301.0 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-18

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - COMPAGNIE DE SAINT-GOBAIN (SIREN 542039532)
Indicator 2021 2020 2019
Revenue 301 000 000 € 281 120 000 € 296 897 000 €
Net income 1 458 000 000 € 862 209 000 € 848 966 000 €
EBITDA -78 000 000 € -37 738 000 € -52 140 000 €
Net margin 484.4% 306.7% 285.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, COMPAGNIE DE SAINT-GOBAIN achieves revenue of 301.0 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 3 years (CAGR: +0.7%). Vs 2020: +7%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 301.0 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 -78.0 M€, representing -25.9% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+7%), EBITDA varies by -107%, reducing margin by 12.5 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 1.5 Bn€, i.e. 484.4% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2021) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

301 000 000 €

Gross margin (2021) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

301 000 000 €

EBITDA (2021) ?
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

-78 000 000 €

EBIT (2021) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-30 000 000 €

Net income (2021) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

1 458 000 000 €

EBITDA margin (2021) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-25.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 89%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 52%. 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 12.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 426.6% 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 (2021) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

88.972%

Financial autonomy (2021) ?
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

52.09%

Cash flow / Revenue (2021) ?
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

426.578%

Repayment capacity (2021) ?
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

12.322

Asset age ratio (2021) ?
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

79.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
COMPAGNIE DE SAINT-GOBAIN

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
88.97 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.58
Med: 25.92
Q3: 117.92
Average +42 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the debt ratio of COMPAGNIE DE SAINT-GOBAIN (88.97) 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
52.09% 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 18.96%
Med: 52.84%
Q3: 83.07%
Average

In 2021, the financial autonomy of COMPAGNIE DE SAINT-GOBAIN (52.1%) 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
12.32 years 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.41 years
Q3: 4.52 years
Average +50 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the repayment capacity of COMPAGNIE DE SAINT-GOBAIN (12.32) 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 3416.67. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2021) ?
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

3416.667

Interest coverage (2021) ?
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

-347.436

Liquidity indicators evolution
COMPAGNIE DE SAINT-GOBAIN

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
3416.67 2021
2020
2021
Q1: 100.27
Med: 320.15
Q3: 1357.67
Excellent

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of COMPAGNIE DE SAINT-GOBAIN (3416.67) 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
-347.44x 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: -27.49x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 3.0x
Average -50 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the interest coverage of COMPAGNIE DE SAINT-GOBAIN (-347.4x) 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. Overall, WCR represents 653 days of revenue, i.e. 546.0 M€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-53%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2021) ?
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

545 998 950 €

Customer credit (2021) ?
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 (2021) ?
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 (2021) ?
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 (2021) ?
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

653 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
COMPAGNIE DE SAINT-GOBAIN

Positioning of COMPAGNIE DE SAINT-GOBAIN in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des sièges sociaux

Valuation estimate

Based on 65 transactions of similar company sales in 2021, the value of COMPAGNIE DE SAINT-GOBAIN is estimated at 3 112 433 632 € (range 1 451 869 527€ - 6 314 608 778€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.46x (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 2021
65 tx
1451869k€ 3112433k€ 6314608k€
3 112 433 632 € Range: 1 451 869 527€ - 6 314 608 778€
NAF 5 année 2021

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
301 000 000 € × 0.46x
Estimation 137 745 617 €
43 095 049€ - 242 550 554€
Net Income Multiple 20%
1 458 000 000 € × 5.2x
Estimation 7 574 465 657 €
3 565 031 245€ - 15 422 696 116€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 65 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 COMPAGNIE DE SAINT-GOBAIN

What is the revenue of COMPAGNIE DE SAINT-GOBAIN ?

The revenue of COMPAGNIE DE SAINT-GOBAIN in 2021 is 301.0 M€.

Is COMPAGNIE DE SAINT-GOBAIN profitable?

Yes, COMPAGNIE DE SAINT-GOBAIN generated a net profit of 1.5 Mds€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of COMPAGNIE DE SAINT-GOBAIN ?

The headquarters of COMPAGNIE DE SAINT-GOBAIN is located in COURBEVOIE (92400), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.

Where to find the tax return of COMPAGNIE DE SAINT-GOBAIN ?

The tax return of COMPAGNIE DE SAINT-GOBAIN 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 COMPAGNIE DE SAINT-GOBAIN operate?

COMPAGNIE DE SAINT-GOBAIN operates in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux (NAF code 70.10Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.