COSTCO FRANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

COSTCO FRANCE is a French company founded 16 years ago, specialized in the sector Hypermarchés. Based in VILLEBON-SUR-YVETTE (91140), this company of category ETI shows in 2025 a revenue of 254.8 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 - COSTCO FRANCE (SIREN 513637918)
Indicator 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 254 815 276 € 239 077 316 € 220 926 516 € 170 235 311 € 139 281 188 € 120 171 040 € 87 003 662 € 74 707 571 € 12 819 822 € 66 112 €
Net income -18 027 809 € -19 887 357 € -24 345 068 € -25 086 892 € -13 689 998 € -15 015 694 € -17 236 125 € -17 828 980 € -12 770 707 € -2 540 641 €
EBITDA -15 423 001 € -17 092 236 € -20 746 317 € -21 876 003 € -9 891 863 € -11 930 070 € -13 449 588 € -15 420 665 € -12 128 424 € -2 412 944 €
Net margin -7.1% -8.3% -11.0% -14.7% -9.8% -12.5% -19.8% -23.9% -99.6% -3842.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2025, COSTCO FRANCE achieves revenue of 254.8 M€. Over the period 2016-2025, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +150.3%. Vs 2024: +7%. After deducting consumption (218.2 M€), gross margin stands at 36.6 M€, i.e. a rate of 14%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -15.4 M€, representing -6.1% of revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -18.0 M€ (-7.1% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2025) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

254 815 276 €

Gross margin (2025) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

36 646 672 €

EBITDA (2025) ?
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

-15 423 001 €

EBIT (2025) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-18 271 011 €

Net income (2025) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-18 027 809 €

EBITDA margin (2025) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-6.1%

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Liabilities

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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.

Debt ratio (2025) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.015%

Financial autonomy (2025) ?
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

83.525%

Cash flow / Revenue (2025) ?
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

-6.284%

Repayment capacity (2025) ?
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

-0.001

Asset age ratio (2025) ?
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

79.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
COSTCO FRANCE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.01 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 28.46
Med: 60.68
Q3: 124.28
Excellent

In 2025, the debt ratio of COSTCO FRANCE (0.01) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
83.53% 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 24.32%
Med: 37.09%
Q3: 48.8%
Excellent +15 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the financial autonomy of COSTCO FRANCE (83.5%) 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 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 1.13 years
Med: 2.32 years
Q3: 3.99 years
Excellent

In 2025, the repayment capacity of COSTCO FRANCE (-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 323.76. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2025) ?
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

323.756

Interest coverage (2025) ?
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

-0.026

Liquidity indicators evolution
COSTCO FRANCE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
323.76 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 114.94
Med: 139.54
Q3: 170.74
Excellent +30 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the liquidity ratio of COSTCO FRANCE (323.76) 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
-0.03x 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 1.62x
Med: 4.26x
Q3: 9.21x
Average

In 2025, the interest coverage of COSTCO FRANCE (-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: 3 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 29 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 26 days. Inventory turnover is 33 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 25 days of revenue, i.e. 17.7 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2025, WCR increased by +3039%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2025) ?
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

17 661 247 €

Customer credit (2025) ?
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

3 j

Supplier credit (2025) ?
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

29 j

Inventory turnover (2025) ?
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

33 j

WCR in days of revenue (2025) ?
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

25 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
COSTCO FRANCE

Positioning of COSTCO FRANCE in its sector

Comparison with sector Hypermarchés

Valuation estimate

Based on 270 transactions of similar company sales in 2025, the value of COSTCO FRANCE is estimated at 84 011 129 € (range 54 439 185€ - 138 628 382€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.33x (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 2025
270 transactions
54439k€ 84011k€ 138628k€
84 011 129 € Range: 54 439 185€ - 138 628 382€
NAF 5 année 2025

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
254 815 276 € × 0.33x = 84 011 129 €
Range: 54 439 185€ - 138 628 382€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 270 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 COSTCO FRANCE

What is the revenue of COSTCO FRANCE ?

The revenue of COSTCO FRANCE in 2025 is 254.8 M€.

Is COSTCO FRANCE profitable?

COSTCO FRANCE recorded a net loss in 2025.

Where is the headquarters of COSTCO FRANCE ?

The headquarters of COSTCO FRANCE is located in VILLEBON-SUR-YVETTE (91140), in the department Essonne.

Where to find the tax return of COSTCO FRANCE ?

The tax return of COSTCO FRANCE 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 COSTCO FRANCE operate?

COSTCO FRANCE operates in the sector Hypermarchés (NAF code 47.11F). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.