COSTE2 : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

COSTE2 is a French company founded 4 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux. Based in NANTES (44000), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 275 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 - COSTE2 (SIREN 900438474)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021
Revenue 275 000 € 275 000 € 285 000 € 110 000 €
Net income 1 406 655 € 656 519 € 426 923 € -79 931 €
EBITDA -97 479 € -28 150 € 6 806 € -17 780 €
Net margin 511.5% 238.7% 149.8% -72.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, COSTE2 achieves revenue of 275 k€. Over the period 2021-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +35.7%. Slight decline of 0% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (55 €), gross margin stands at 275 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -97 k€, representing -35.4% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+0%), EBITDA varies by -246%, reducing margin by 25.2 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 1.4 M€, i.e. 511.5% 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

275 000 €

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

274 945 €

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

-97 479 €

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

-87 541 €

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

1 406 655 €

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

-35.4%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 86%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 52%. 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 2.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 533.4% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. This high level provides strong self-financing capacity.

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

85.945%

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

52.166%

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

533.412%

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

2.344

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

61.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
85.94 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.06
Med: 14.61
Q3: 89.57
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of COSTE2 (85.94) 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
52.17% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 11.57%
Med: 51.97%
Q3: 85.24%
Good +14 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of COSTE2 (52.2%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
2.34 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.2 years
Q3: 3.73 years
Average -10 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of COSTE2 (2.34) 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 1079.01. 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

1079.012

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

-153.43

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
1079.01 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 116.63
Med: 458.65
Q3: 2184.57
Good +7 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of COSTE2 (1079.01) 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
-153.43x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -45.56x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.85x
Average -50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of COSTE2 (-153.4x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 50 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 50 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 98 days of revenue, i.e. 75 k€ to permanently finance.

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

74 960 €

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

0 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

50 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

98 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of COSTE2 in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des sièges sociaux

Valuation estimate

Based on 103 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of COSTE2 is estimated at 5 412 051 € (range 1 866 603€ - 14 531 025€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.38x (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 2024
103 transactions
1866k€ 5412k€ 14531k€
5 412 051 € Range: 1 866 603€ - 14 531 025€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
275 000 € × 0.38x
Estimation 103 845 €
49 496€ - 209 731€
Net Income Multiple 20%
1 406 655 € × 9.5x
Estimation 13 374 362 €
4 592 265€ - 36 012 967€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 103 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 COSTE2

What is the revenue of COSTE2 ?

The revenue of COSTE2 in 2024 is 275 k€.

Is COSTE2 profitable?

Yes, COSTE2 generated a net profit of 1.4 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of COSTE2 ?

The headquarters of COSTE2 is located in NANTES (44000), in the department Loire-Atlantique.

Where to find the tax return of COSTE2 ?

The tax return of COSTE2 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 COSTE2 operate?

COSTE2 operates in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux (NAF code 70.10Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.