COPREC : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

COPREC is a French company founded 20 years ago, specialized in the sector Récupération de déchets triés. Based in SAINT-PIERRE-DE-CHANDIEU (69780), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 2.8 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 - COPREC (SIREN 483448841)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2020 2019 2017 2016
Revenue 2 827 801 € 2 588 689 € 2 817 186 € 1 828 667 € 1 953 642 € 1 764 263 € 1 837 699 €
Net income 175 595 € 171 987 € 198 700 € -104 373 € 21 640 € 43 458 € 73 606 €
EBITDA 211 347 € 209 109 € 259 835 € -137 860 € 65 382 € 69 698 € 103 470 €
Net margin 6.2% 6.6% 7.1% -5.7% 1.1% 2.5% 4.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, COPREC achieves revenue of 2.8 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +5.5%. Vs 2023: +9%. After deducting consumption (560 k€), gross margin stands at 2.3 M€, i.e. a rate of 80%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 211 k€, representing 7.5% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 176 k€, i.e. 6.2% 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

2 827 801 €

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

2 267 946 €

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

211 347 €

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

197 977 €

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

175 595 €

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

7.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 8%. 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 37%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 6.5% 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

7.907%

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

37.436%

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

6.452%

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

0.29

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

3.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
COPREC

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
7.91 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.9
Med: 20.2
Q3: 81.52
Good +9 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of COPREC (7.91) 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
37.44% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 19.47%
Med: 41.89%
Q3: 64.94%
Average +6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of COPREC (37.4%) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Repayment capacity
0.29 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.38 years
Q3: 2.64 years
Good +19 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of COPREC (0.29) 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 165.67. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

165.672

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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
COPREC

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
165.67 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 132.55
Med: 203.13
Q3: 363.17
Average +8 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of COPREC (165.67) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Interest coverage
0.0x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.95x
Q3: 7.43x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of COPREC (0.0x) 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: 68 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 117 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 49 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 147 days of revenue, i.e. 1.2 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +92%, 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

1 156 373 €

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

117 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

147 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
COPREC

Positioning of COPREC in its sector

Comparison with sector Récupération de déchets triés

Valuation estimate

Based on 85 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of COPREC is estimated at 322 706 € (range 153 867€ - 793 533€). With an EBITDA of 211 347€, the sector multiple of 1.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.18x (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
85 tx
153k€ 322k€ 793k€
322 706 € Range: 153 867€ - 793 533€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
211 347 € × 1.0x
Estimation 214 798 €
41 736€ - 445 438€
Revenue Multiple 30%
2 827 801 € × 0.18x
Estimation 509 138 €
405 631€ - 967 005€
Net Income Multiple 20%
175 595 € × 1.8x
Estimation 312 832 €
56 550€ - 1 403 562€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 85 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 COPREC

What is the revenue of COPREC ?

The revenue of COPREC in 2024 is 2.8 M€.

Is COPREC profitable?

Yes, COPREC generated a net profit of 176 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of COPREC ?

The headquarters of COPREC is located in SAINT-PIERRE-DE-CHANDIEU (69780), in the department Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of COPREC ?

The tax return of COPREC 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 COPREC operate?

COPREC operates in the sector Récupération de déchets triés (NAF code 38.32Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.