COPELAND FRANCE SARL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

COPELAND FRANCE SARL is a French company founded 40 years ago, specialized in the sector Intermédiaires du commerce en machines, équipements industriels, navires et avions. Based in ECULLY (69130), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 3.6 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 - COPELAND FRANCE SARL (SIREN 966502221)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 3 613 242 € 3 674 949 € 3 292 186 € 2 712 534 € 2 925 678 € 3 428 592 € 3 382 430 € 3 040 593 € 3 265 121 €
Net income 624 890 € 623 065 € 448 438 € 343 740 € 320 280 € 2 202 708 € 1 048 277 € 172 653 € -315 652 €
EBITDA 827 141 € 750 391 € 631 984 € 494 129 € 499 434 € 621 623 € 634 888 € 275 712 € 444 957 €
Net margin 17.3% 17.0% 13.6% 12.7% 10.9% 64.2% 31.0% 5.7% -9.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, COPELAND FRANCE SARL achieves revenue of 3.6 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +1.3%). Slight decline of -2% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 3.6 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 827 k€, representing 22.9% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.5 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 625 k€, i.e. 17.3% 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

3 613 242 €

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

3 613 242 €

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

827 141 €

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

701 662 €

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

624 890 €

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

22.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 84%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 20.8% 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

0.0%

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

83.831%

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

20.767%

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

0.0

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

26.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -592.0
Med: 0.0
Q3: 16.43
Good +25 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of COPELAND FRANCE SARL (0.00) 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
83.83% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 18.26%
Med: 58.72%
Q3: 68.35%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of COPELAND FRANCE SARL (83.8%) 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
0.0 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.01 years
Q3: 3.75 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of COPELAND FRANCE SARL (0.00) 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.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 906.42. 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 0.2x. 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

906.423

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

0.248

Liquidity indicators evolution
COPELAND FRANCE SARL

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
906.42 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 31.66
Med: 183.31
Q3: 376.64
Excellent

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of COPELAND FRANCE SARL (906.42) 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
0.25x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 5.49x
Good

In 2024, the interest coverage of COPELAND FRANCE SARL (0.2x) 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: 68 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 41 days. The company must finance 27 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 484 days of revenue, i.e. 4.9 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +4718%, 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

4 852 873 €

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

68 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

41 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

0 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

484 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
COPELAND FRANCE SARL

Positioning of COPELAND FRANCE SARL in its sector

Comparison with sector Intermédiaires du commerce en machines, équipements industriels, navires et avions

Valuation estimate

Based on 229 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of COPELAND FRANCE SARL is estimated at 1 234 304 € (range 471 466€ - 3 946 729€). With an EBITDA of 827 141€, the sector multiple of 1.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.32x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
229 transactions
471k€ 1234k€ 3946k€
1 234 304 € Range: 471 466€ - 3 946 729€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
827 141 € × 1.6x
Estimation 1 343 662 €
438 513€ - 4 460 805€
Revenue Multiple 30%
3 613 242 € × 0.32x
Estimation 1 171 726 €
549 410€ - 2 866 727€
Net Income Multiple 20%
624 890 € × 1.7x
Estimation 1 054 779 €
436 934€ - 4 281 545€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 229 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 COPELAND FRANCE SARL

What is the revenue of COPELAND FRANCE SARL ?

The revenue of COPELAND FRANCE SARL in 2024 is 3.6 M€.

Is COPELAND FRANCE SARL profitable?

Yes, COPELAND FRANCE SARL generated a net profit of 625 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of COPELAND FRANCE SARL ?

The headquarters of COPELAND FRANCE SARL is located in ECULLY (69130), in the department Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of COPELAND FRANCE SARL ?

The tax return of COPELAND FRANCE SARL 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 COPELAND FRANCE SARL operate?

COPELAND FRANCE SARL operates in the sector Intermédiaires du commerce en machines, équipements industriels, navires et avions (NAF code 46.14Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.