COTECNA INSPECTION FRANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

COTECNA INSPECTION FRANCE is a French company founded 36 years ago, specialized in the sector Analyses, essais et inspections techniques. Based in ORVAULT (44700), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 4.7 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 - COTECNA INSPECTION FRANCE (SIREN 352596035)
Indicator 2024 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 4 655 931 € 3 341 611 € 3 284 467 € 3 003 077 € 4 423 349 € 4 895 575 € 4 953 359 € 4 629 455 €
Net income 171 448 € 138 116 € 134 801 € 128 900 € 85 818 € 309 675 € 401 636 € 438 906 €
EBITDA 304 008 € 197 413 € 187 752 € 182 846 € 244 387 € 663 322 € 622 660 € 693 820 €
Net margin 3.7% 4.1% 4.1% 4.3% 1.9% 6.3% 8.1% 9.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, COTECNA INSPECTION FRANCE achieves revenue of 4.7 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 8 years (CAGR: +0.1%). Vs 2022, growth of +39% (3.3 M€ -> 4.7 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 4.7 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 304 k€, representing 6.5% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 171 k€, i.e. 3.7% 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

4 655 931 €

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

4 655 931 €

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

304 008 €

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

278 436 €

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

171 448 €

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

6.5%

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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 28%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Cash flow represents 4.1% 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

0.345%

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

28.383%

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

4.066%

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

0.0

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

11.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
COTECNA INSPECTION FRANCE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.34 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 9.99
Q3: 48.5
Good

In 2024, the debt ratio of COTECNA INSPECTION FRANCE (0.34) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
28.38% 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 11.63%
Med: 34.78%
Q3: 58.76%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of COTECNA INSPECTION FRANCE (28.4%) 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
0.0 years 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.87 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of COTECNA INSPECTION 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 137.40. 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 1.1x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

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

137.404

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

1.143

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
137.4 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 133.14
Med: 205.95
Q3: 337.03
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of COTECNA INSPECTION FRANCE (137.40) 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
1.14x 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.02x
Q3: 2.48x
Good -10 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of COTECNA INSPECTION FRANCE (1.1x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 47 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 47 days. Overall, WCR represents 19 days of revenue, i.e. 250 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-63%), 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

250 023 €

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

47 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

47 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

19 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
COTECNA INSPECTION FRANCE

Positioning of COTECNA INSPECTION FRANCE in its sector

Comparison with sector Analyses, essais et inspections techniques

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (41 transactions). This range of 233 133€ to 1 915 558€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
233k€ 1137k€ 1915k€
1 137 731 € Range: 233 133€ - 1 915 558€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 41 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 COTECNA INSPECTION FRANCE

What is the revenue of COTECNA INSPECTION FRANCE ?

The revenue of COTECNA INSPECTION FRANCE in 2024 is 4.7 M€.

Is COTECNA INSPECTION FRANCE profitable?

Yes, COTECNA INSPECTION FRANCE generated a net profit of 171 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of COTECNA INSPECTION FRANCE ?

The headquarters of COTECNA INSPECTION FRANCE is located in ORVAULT (44700), in the department Loire-Atlantique.

Where to find the tax return of COTECNA INSPECTION FRANCE ?

The tax return of COTECNA INSPECTION 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 COTECNA INSPECTION FRANCE operate?

COTECNA INSPECTION FRANCE operates in the sector Analyses, essais et inspections techniques (NAF code 71.20B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.