COMPTOIR GENERAL DES METAUX : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

COMPTOIR GENERAL DES METAUX is a French company founded 52 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de minerais et métaux. Based in ARGENTEUIL (95100), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 36.4 M€. 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

Financial history - COMPTOIR GENERAL DES METAUX (SIREN 778130336)
Indicator 2024 2023 2017 2016
Revenue 36 447 398 € 42 085 067 € 17 971 337 € 17 876 663 €
Net income 5 511 099 € 5 287 417 € 901 299 € 1 447 103 €
EBITDA 7 316 739 € 7 964 017 € 1 735 993 € 1 836 071 €
Net margin 15.1% 12.6% 5.0% 8.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, COMPTOIR GENERAL DES METAUX achieves revenue of 36.4 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +9.3%. Significant drop of -13% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (19.7 M€), gross margin stands at 16.7 M€, i.e. a rate of 46%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 7.3 M€, representing 20.1% of revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 5.5 M€, i.e. 15.1% 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

36 447 398 €

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

16 748 369 €

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

7 316 739 €

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

7 454 524 €

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

5 511 099 €

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

20.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 7%. 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 69%. 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 0.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 14.4% 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

7.101%

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

69.146%

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

14.411%

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

0.199

Asset age ratio (2024) ?
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

55.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
7.1 2024
2017
2023
2024
Q1: 0.21
Med: 11.92
Q3: 50.67
Good +15 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of COMPTOIR GENERAL DES METAUX (7.10) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
69.15% 2024
2017
2023
2024
Q1: 28.45%
Med: 52.57%
Q3: 71.08%
Good

In 2024, the financial autonomy of COMPTOIR GENERAL DES METAUX (69.2%) 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
0.2 years 2024
2017
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.01 years
Q3: 1.69 years
Average +28 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of COMPTOIR GENERAL DES METAUX (0.20) 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 340.26. 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 0.7x. 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

340.265

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

0.723

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
340.26 2024
2017
2023
2024
Q1: 172.14
Med: 274.65
Q3: 436.7
Good

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of COMPTOIR GENERAL DES METAUX (340.26) 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
0.72x 2024
2017
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.37x
Q3: 11.8x
Average -9 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of COMPTOIR GENERAL DES METAUX (0.7x) 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. Average customer payment term: 38 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 28 days. The company must finance 10 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 61 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 54 days of revenue, i.e. 5.5 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +46%, requiring additional financing.

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

5 470 390 €

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

38 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

28 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

61 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

54 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of COMPTOIR GENERAL DES METAUX in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de minerais et métaux

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (23 transactions). This range of 4 003 978€ to 19 990 421€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
4003k€ 12176k€ 19990k€
12 176 383 € Range: 4 003 978€ - 19 990 421€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 23 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 COMPTOIR GENERAL DES METAUX

What is the revenue of COMPTOIR GENERAL DES METAUX ?

The revenue of COMPTOIR GENERAL DES METAUX in 2024 is 36.4 M€.

Is COMPTOIR GENERAL DES METAUX profitable?

Yes, COMPTOIR GENERAL DES METAUX generated a net profit of 5.5 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of COMPTOIR GENERAL DES METAUX ?

The headquarters of COMPTOIR GENERAL DES METAUX is located in ARGENTEUIL (95100), in the department Val-d'Oise.

Where to find the tax return of COMPTOIR GENERAL DES METAUX ?

The tax return of COMPTOIR GENERAL DES METAUX 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 COMPTOIR GENERAL DES METAUX operate?

COMPTOIR GENERAL DES METAUX operates in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de minerais et métaux (NAF code 46.72Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.