CONSTRUCTIONS SOUDEES DE L EST : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CONSTRUCTIONS SOUDEES DE L EST is a French company founded 41 years ago, specialized in the sector Fabrication de structures métalliques et de parties de structures. Based in CHARMES (88130), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 8.5 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 - CONSTRUCTIONS SOUDEES DE L EST (SIREN 330441452)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 8 479 051 € 7 900 429 € 9 866 707 € 7 698 980 € 6 082 748 € 6 711 654 € 6 205 066 € 4 840 583 € N/C
Net income 464 181 € 443 778 € 743 532 € 490 628 € 335 735 € 348 033 € 315 497 € 61 853 € 347 457 €
EBITDA 688 224 € 653 354 € 1 210 833 € 736 945 € 539 096 € 548 089 € 511 181 € 226 564 € N/C
Net margin 5.5% 5.6% 7.5% 6.4% 5.5% 5.2% 5.1% 1.3% N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, CONSTRUCTIONS SOUDEES DE L EST achieves revenue of 8.5 M€. Over the period 2017-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +8.3%. Vs 2023: +7%. After deducting consumption (4.4 M€), gross margin stands at 4.1 M€, i.e. a rate of 49%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 688 k€, representing 8.1% of revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 464 k€, i.e. 5.5% 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

8 479 051 €

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

4 123 326 €

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

688 224 €

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

619 269 €

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

464 181 €

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

8.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 5%. 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 66%. 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 6.4% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

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

4.844%

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

66.145%

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

6.351%

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

0.228

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

9.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
4.84 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 6.09
Med: 21.51
Q3: 63.7
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of CONSTRUCTIONS SOUDEES DE ... (4.84) 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
66.14% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 26.6%
Med: 45.7%
Q3: 61.62%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of CONSTRUCTIONS SOUDEES DE ... (66.1%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
0.23 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.73 years
Q3: 2.18 years
Good

In 2024, the repayment capacity of CONSTRUCTIONS SOUDEES DE ... (0.23) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 296.50. 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 1.6x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

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

296.5

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

1.551

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
296.5 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 168.06
Med: 241.37
Q3: 341.13
Good

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CONSTRUCTIONS SOUDEES DE ... (296.50) 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
1.55x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.54x
Q3: 6.11x
Good

In 2024, the interest coverage of CONSTRUCTIONS SOUDEES DE ... (1.6x) 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: 62 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 47 days. The company must finance 15 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 19 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 92 days of revenue, i.e. 2.2 M€ to permanently finance.

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

2 162 667 €

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

62 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

47 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

19 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

92 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CONSTRUCTIONS SOUDEES DE L EST in its sector

Comparison with sector Fabrication de structures métalliques et de parties de structures

Valuation estimate

Based on 56 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of CONSTRUCTIONS SOUDEES DE L EST is estimated at 862 046 € (range 531 102€ - 1 889 880€). With an EBITDA of 688 224€, the sector multiple of 1.0x is applied. 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
56 tx
531k€ 862k€ 1889k€
862 046 € Range: 531 102€ - 1 889 880€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
688 224 € × 1.0x
Estimation 713 592 €
458 181€ - 1 647 123€
Revenue Multiple 30%
8 479 051 € × 0.13x
Estimation 1 091 498 €
575 831€ - 1 385 833€
Net Income Multiple 20%
464 181 € × 1.9x
Estimation 889 006 €
646 313€ - 3 252 846€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 56 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 CONSTRUCTIONS SOUDEES DE L EST

What is the revenue of CONSTRUCTIONS SOUDEES DE L EST ?

The revenue of CONSTRUCTIONS SOUDEES DE L EST in 2024 is 8.5 M€.

Is CONSTRUCTIONS SOUDEES DE L EST profitable?

Yes, CONSTRUCTIONS SOUDEES DE L EST generated a net profit of 464 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of CONSTRUCTIONS SOUDEES DE L EST ?

The headquarters of CONSTRUCTIONS SOUDEES DE L EST is located in CHARMES (88130), in the department Vosges.

Where to find the tax return of CONSTRUCTIONS SOUDEES DE L EST ?

The tax return of CONSTRUCTIONS SOUDEES DE L EST 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 CONSTRUCTIONS SOUDEES DE L EST operate?

CONSTRUCTIONS SOUDEES DE L EST operates in the sector Fabrication de structures métalliques et de parties de structures (NAF code 25.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.