CORTEX HIGH TECH : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CORTEX HIGH TECH is a French company founded 32 years ago, specialized in the sector Conseil en systèmes et logiciels informatiques. Based in BEAUVAIS (60000), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 646 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 - CORTEX HIGH TECH (SIREN 393489406)
Indicator 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 645 599 € 573 415 € 506 147 € 443 067 € 440 086 €
Net income 34 927 € 21 293 € 3 930 € 7 169 € 1 856 €
EBITDA 44 857 € 27 491 € 10 336 € 14 309 € 9 835 €
Net margin 5.4% 3.7% 0.8% 1.6% 0.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, CORTEX HIGH TECH achieves revenue of 646 k€. Over the period 2017-2021, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +10.1%. Vs 2020, growth of +13% (573 k€ -> 646 k€). After deducting consumption (463 k€), gross margin stands at 182 k€, i.e. a rate of 28%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 45 k€, representing 6.9% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.2 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 35 k€, i.e. 5.4% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2021) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

645 599 €

Gross margin (2021) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

182 275 €

EBITDA (2021) ?
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

44 857 €

EBIT (2021) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

44 856 €

Net income (2021) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

34 927 €

EBITDA margin (2021) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

6.9%

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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 0.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 5.4% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2021) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

5.343%

Financial autonomy (2021) ?
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

65.904%

Cash flow / Revenue (2021) ?
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

5.389%

Repayment capacity (2021) ?
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

0.271

Solvency indicators evolution
CORTEX HIGH TECH

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
5.34 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0
Med: 4.78
Q3: 51.58
Average -10 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the debt ratio of CORTEX HIGH TECH (5.34) 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
65.9% 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 6.85%
Med: 31.54%
Q3: 57.33%
Excellent

In 2021, the financial autonomy of CORTEX HIGH TECH (65.9%) 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
0.27 years 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.88 years
Average -17 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the repayment capacity of CORTEX HIGH TECH (0.27) 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 272.31. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2021) ?
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

272.311

Interest coverage (2021) ?
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
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
272.31 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 148.47
Med: 231.97
Q3: 406.61
Good

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of CORTEX HIGH TECH (272.31) 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
0.0x 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.67x
Average -50 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the interest coverage of CORTEX HIGH TECH (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: 6 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 34 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 28 days. Inventory turnover is 54 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 43 days of revenue, i.e. 77 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-39%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2021) ?
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

77 272 €

Customer credit (2021) ?
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

6 j

Supplier credit (2021) ?
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

34 j

Inventory turnover (2021) ?
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

54 j

WCR in days of revenue (2021) ?
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

43 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CORTEX HIGH TECH

Positioning of CORTEX HIGH TECH in its sector

Comparison with sector Conseil en systèmes et logiciels informatiques

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (25 transactions). This range of 35 362€ to 177 556€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2021
Indicative
35k€ 51k€ 177k€
51 060 € Range: 35 362€ - 177 556€
NAF 5 année 2021

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 25 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 HIGH TECH

What is the revenue of CORTEX HIGH TECH ?

The revenue of CORTEX HIGH TECH in 2021 is 646 k€.

Is CORTEX HIGH TECH profitable?

Yes, CORTEX HIGH TECH generated a net profit of 35 k€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of CORTEX HIGH TECH ?

The headquarters of CORTEX HIGH TECH is located in BEAUVAIS (60000), in the department Oise.

Where to find the tax return of CORTEX HIGH TECH ?

The tax return of CORTEX HIGH TECH 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 HIGH TECH operate?

CORTEX HIGH TECH operates in the sector Conseil en systèmes et logiciels informatiques (NAF code 62.02A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.