COOPERATIVE LOCALE D'ASSISTANCE ET D'INGENIERIE DE L'EAU : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

COOPERATIVE LOCALE D'ASSISTANCE ET D'INGENIERIE DE L'EAU is a French company founded 15 years ago, specialized in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques. Based in GAP (05000), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 322 k€. 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 - COOPERATIVE LOCALE D'ASSISTANCE ET D'INGENIERIE DE L'EAU (SIREN 524781606)
Indicator 2018 2016
Revenue 322 227 € 262 771 €
Net income 78 084 € 27 748 €
EBITDA 84 335 € 39 967 €
Net margin 24.2% 10.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, COOPERATIVE LOCALE D'ASSISTANCE ET D'INGENIERIE DE L'EAU achieves revenue of 322 k€. Vs 2016, growth of +23% (263 k€ -> 322 k€). After deducting consumption (791 €), gross margin stands at 321 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 84 k€, representing 26.2% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +11.0 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 78 k€, i.e. 24.2% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2018) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

322 227 €

Gross margin (2018) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

321 436 €

EBITDA (2018) ?
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

84 335 €

EBIT (2018) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

72 668 €

Net income (2018) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

78 084 €

EBITDA margin (2018) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

26.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 51%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 56%. 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 1.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 25.9% 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 (2018) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

51.001%

Financial autonomy (2018) ?
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

56.341%

Cash flow / Revenue (2018) ?
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

25.881%

Repayment capacity (2018) ?
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

0.991

Asset age ratio (2018) ?
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

34.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
51.0 2018
2016
2018
Q1: 0.0
Med: 7.21
Q3: 43.5
Average

In 2018, the debt ratio of COOPERATIVE LOCALE D'ASSI... (51.00) 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
56.34% 2018
2016
2018
Q1: 10.22%
Med: 36.52%
Q3: 60.41%
Good

In 2018, the financial autonomy of COOPERATIVE LOCALE D'ASSI... (56.3%) 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
0.99 years 2018
2016
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.86 years
Average

In 2018, the repayment capacity of COOPERATIVE LOCALE D'ASSI... (0.99) 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 607.98. 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 3.0x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

Liquidity ratio (2018) ?
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

607.982

Interest coverage (2018) ?
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

3.02

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
607.98 2018
2016
2018
Q1: 140.59
Med: 216.79
Q3: 368.81
Excellent

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of COOPERATIVE LOCALE D'ASSI... (607.98) 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
3.02x 2018
2016
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.4x
Excellent

In 2018, the interest coverage of COOPERATIVE LOCALE D'ASSI... (3.0x) 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) and payment terms

Working capital requirement (WCR) measures the cash timing gap between customer collections and supplier/inventory payments. Average customer payment term: 70 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 20 days. The gap of 50 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 6 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 64 days of revenue, i.e. 57 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2018) ?
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

56 889 €

Customer credit (2018) ?
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

70 j

Supplier credit (2018) ?
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

20 j

Inventory turnover (2018) ?
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

6 j

WCR in days of revenue (2018) ?
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

64 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of COOPERATIVE LOCALE D'ASSISTANCE ET D'INGENIERIE DE L'EAU in its sector

Comparison with sector Ingénierie, études techniques

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (46 transactions). This range of 39 306€ to 225 935€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2018
Indicative
39k€ 122k€ 225k€
122 980 € Range: 39 306€ - 225 935€
NAF 5 année 2018

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 46 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 COOPERATIVE LOCALE D'ASSISTANCE ET D'INGENIERIE DE L'EAU

What is the revenue of COOPERATIVE LOCALE D'ASSISTANCE ET D'INGENIERIE DE L'EAU ?

The revenue of COOPERATIVE LOCALE D'ASSISTANCE ET D'INGENIERIE DE L'EAU in 2018 is 322 k€.

Is COOPERATIVE LOCALE D'ASSISTANCE ET D'INGENIERIE DE L'EAU profitable?

Yes, COOPERATIVE LOCALE D'ASSISTANCE ET D'INGENIERIE DE L'EAU generated a net profit of 78 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of COOPERATIVE LOCALE D'ASSISTANCE ET D'INGENIERIE DE L'EAU ?

The headquarters of COOPERATIVE LOCALE D'ASSISTANCE ET D'INGENIERIE DE L'EAU is located in GAP (05000), in the department Hautes-Alpes.

Where to find the tax return of COOPERATIVE LOCALE D'ASSISTANCE ET D'INGENIERIE DE L'EAU ?

The tax return of COOPERATIVE LOCALE D'ASSISTANCE ET D'INGENIERIE DE L'EAU 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 COOPERATIVE LOCALE D'ASSISTANCE ET D'INGENIERIE DE L'EAU operate?

COOPERATIVE LOCALE D'ASSISTANCE ET D'INGENIERIE DE L'EAU operates in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques (NAF code 71.12B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.