CORTEX : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CORTEX is a French company founded 70 years ago, specialized in the sector Traitement de données, hébergement et activités connexes. Based in NEUILLY-SUR-MARNE (93330), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 7.3 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-06-06

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Synthèse

Santé financière : Sous tension

Point(s) de vigilance : exercice déficitaire.

In summary, CORTEX is currently loss-making, which weighs on its accounts. Its financial structure is fragile, with debt above sector norms — a point to monitor.

Financial history - CORTEX (SIREN 562030353)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 7 341 013 € 7 844 215 € 8 620 731 € 9 308 472 € 8 834 550 € 9 957 784 € 10 280 313 € 9 898 228 €
Net income -283 218 € -678 278 € -126 014 € -636 077 € -653 279 € 317 185 € 546 148 € 560 184 €
EBITDA 191 188 € 264 947 € 653 422 € 344 773 € 90 184 € 795 942 € 1 090 543 € 1 032 857 €
Net margin -3.9% -8.6% -1.5% -6.8% -7.4% 3.2% 5.3% 5.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, CORTEX achieves revenue of 7.3 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -4.5%). Slight decline of -6% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (727 k€), gross margin stands at 6.6 M€, i.e. a rate of 90%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 191 k€, representing 2.6% of revenue. This ratio is slightly less favorable than the sector median (7.4%). Net income is negative at -283 k€ (-3.9% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

7 341 013 €

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

6 614 047 €

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

191 188 €

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

-32 324 €

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

-283 218 €

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

2.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 218%. This ratio is less favorable than the sector median (7.1%) and warrants attention. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 19%. This ratio is slightly less favorable than the sector median (40.6%).

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

217.79%

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

18.77%

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

-0.67%

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

-67.03

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

38.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
CORTEX

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
217.79% 2024
Q1: 0.0%
Med: 7.1%
Q3: 41.62%
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In 2024, the debt ratio of CORTEX (217.8%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
18.77% 2024
Q1: 15.65%
Med: 40.58%
Q3: 62.52%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of CORTEX (18.8%) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 1.58. This ratio is slightly less favorable than the sector median (2.0). The interest coverage ratio (= EBIT / Interest expenses) is 69.5x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

1.58

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

69.47

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
1.58 2024
Q1: 1.27
Med: 2.05
Q3: 3.74
Average +11 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CORTEX (1.58) 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.

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: 94 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 165 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 71 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 8 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 123 days of revenue, i.e. 2.5 M€ to permanently finance. Between 2021 and 2024, WCR improved by 49 days of revenue, freeing up cash.

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

2 500 789 €

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

94 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

165 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

8 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

123 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CORTEX

Positioning of CORTEX in its sector

Comparison with sector Traitement de données, hébergement et activités connexes

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (33 transactions). This range of 363 214€ to 2 405 859€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
363k€ 719k€ 2405k€
719 890 € Range: 363 214€ - 2 405 859€
NAF 5 all-time
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 33 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 CORTEX

What is the revenue of CORTEX ?

The revenue of CORTEX in 2024 is 7.3 M€.

Is CORTEX profitable?

CORTEX recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of CORTEX ?

The headquarters of CORTEX is located in NEUILLY-SUR-MARNE (93330), in the department Seine-Saint-Denis.

Where to find the tax return of CORTEX ?

The tax return of CORTEX 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 CORTEX operate?

CORTEX operates in the sector Traitement de données, hébergement et activités connexes (NAF code 63.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.