COSMOLYS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

COSMOLYS is a French company founded 21 years ago, specialized in the sector Collecte des déchets dangereux. Based in AVELIN (59710), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 10.4 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 - COSMOLYS (SIREN 479699456)
Indicator 2024 2023 2021 2020 2019 2018 2016
Revenue 10 436 712 € 10 030 609 € 10 694 135 € 9 676 906 € 8 246 289 € 7 581 574 € 6 544 153 €
Net income 16 234 € -58 082 € 276 276 € 252 161 € -394 588 € -285 266 € 5 250 €
EBITDA 365 028 € 275 787 € 752 094 € 521 952 € -143 910 € 14 255 € 304 306 €
Net margin 0.2% -0.6% 2.6% 2.6% -4.8% -3.8% 0.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, COSMOLYS achieves revenue of 10.4 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +6.0%. Vs 2023: +4%. After deducting consumption (1.4 M€), gross margin stands at 9.0 M€, i.e. a rate of 86%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 365 k€, representing 3.5% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 16 k€, i.e. 0.2% 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

10 436 712 €

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

9 023 155 €

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

365 028 €

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

5 899 €

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

16 234 €

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

3.5%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 199%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 27%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 16.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 3.3% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

199.003%

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

26.563%

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

3.302%

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

16.377

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

58.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
COSMOLYS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
199.0 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 3.68
Med: 27.45
Q3: 88.72
Watch

In 2024, the debt ratio of COSMOLYS (199.00) 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
26.56% 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 15.41%
Med: 36.62%
Q3: 53.34%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of COSMOLYS (26.6%) 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
16.38 years 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.72 years
Q3: 2.25 years
Watch +14 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of COSMOLYS (16.38) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 145.31. 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 6.7x. 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

145.309

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

6.743

Liquidity indicators evolution
COSMOLYS

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
145.31 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 117.26
Med: 165.58
Q3: 241.01
Average +9 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of COSMOLYS (145.31) 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
6.74x 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.12x
Q3: 4.26x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of COSMOLYS (6.7x) 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: 69 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 67 days. The company must finance 2 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 8 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 74 days of revenue, i.e. 2.1 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +97%, 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

2 149 336 €

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

69 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

67 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

74 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
COSMOLYS

Positioning of COSMOLYS in its sector

Comparison with sector Collecte des déchets dangereux

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (35 transactions). This range of 495 249€ to 931 740€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
495k€ 638k€ 931k€
638 892 € Range: 495 249€ - 931 740€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 35 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 COSMOLYS

What is the revenue of COSMOLYS ?

The revenue of COSMOLYS in 2024 is 10.4 M€.

Is COSMOLYS profitable?

Yes, COSMOLYS generated a net profit of 16 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of COSMOLYS ?

The headquarters of COSMOLYS is located in AVELIN (59710), in the department Nord.

Where to find the tax return of COSMOLYS ?

The tax return of COSMOLYS 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 COSMOLYS operate?

COSMOLYS operates in the sector Collecte des déchets dangereux (NAF code 38.12Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.