SIREN : 632041042
COMPASS GROUP FRANCE is a French company founded 62 years ago, specialized in the sector Restauration collective sous contrat. Based in MALAKOFF (92240), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 1.2 Mds€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
Data updated on 2026-05-09
Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy
| Indicator | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1 206 721 662 € | 1 079 237 038 € | 929 702 020 € | 795 110 734 € | 854 547 628 € | 1 138 658 702 € | 1 127 378 972 € | 1 129 839 588 € | 1 118 761 599 € |
| Net income | 5 594 341 € | -949 157 € | 31 483 963 € | -108 437 561 € | -37 845 956 € | 31 699 032 € | 39 672 240 € | 32 187 611 € | 32 999 052 € |
| EBITDA | 55 213 583 € | 16 976 409 € | 43 171 746 € | 29 587 008 € | -3 405 696 € | 59 780 861 € | 58 155 679 € | 55 777 040 € | 55 429 174 € |
| Net margin | 0.5% | -0.1% | 3.4% | -13.6% | -4.4% | 2.8% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
In 2024, COMPASS GROUP FRANCE achieves revenue of 1.2 Bn€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +1.0%). Vs 2023, growth of +12% (1.1 Bn€ -> 1.2 Bn€). After deducting consumption (432.2 M€), gross margin stands at 774.5 M€, i.e. a rate of 64%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 55.2 M€, representing 4.6% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +3.0 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 5.6 M€, i.e. 0.5% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
1 206 721 662 €
774 505 662 €
55 213 583 €
-6 008 564 €
5 594 341 €
4.6%
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 6%. 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 16%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).
6.016%
15.823%
-2.478%
-0.193
22.6%
In 2024, the debt ratio of COMPASS GROUP FRANCE (6.02) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.
In 2024, the financial autonomy of COMPASS GROUP FRANCE (15.8%) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.
In 2024, the repayment capacity of COMPASS GROUP FRANCE (-0.19) 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.
The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 95.90. 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 98.0x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.
95.901
98.03
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of COMPASS GROUP FRANCE (95.90) 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.
In 2024, the interest coverage of COMPASS GROUP FRANCE (98.0x) 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) measures the cash timing gap between customer collections and supplier/inventory payments. Average customer payment term: 103 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 93 days. The company must finance 10 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 7 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 48 days of revenue, i.e. 160.2 M€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-32%), freeing up cash.
160 204 368 €
103 j
93 j
7 j
48 j
Based on 204 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of COMPASS GROUP FRANCE is estimated at 392 072 825 € (range 216 355 094€ - 607 013 027€). With an EBITDA of 55 213 583€, the sector multiple of 5.5x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.64x (in line with sector norms). 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.
Ajustez les pondérations selon votre analyse
This estimate is based on the analysis of 204 actual transactions of similar company sales (same NAF code) registered with BODACC between 2016 and 2025.
This estimate is provided for information purposes only. A precise valuation requires in-depth analysis (assets, liabilities, prospects, market...).
Compare COMPASS GROUP FRANCE with other companies in the same sector:
Voir toutes les statistiques du secteur Restauration collective sous contrat
The revenue of COMPASS GROUP FRANCE in 2024 is 1.2 Mds€.
Yes, COMPASS GROUP FRANCE generated a net profit of 5.6 M€ in 2024.
The headquarters of COMPASS GROUP FRANCE is located in MALAKOFF (92240), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.
The tax return of COMPASS GROUP FRANCE 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).
COMPASS GROUP FRANCE operates in the sector Restauration collective sous contrat (NAF code 56.29A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.