CROS PERE ET FILS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CROS PERE ET FILS is a French company founded 39 years ago, specialized in the sector Fabrication d'emballages en bois. Based in DESAIGNES (07570), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 16.5 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 - CROS PERE ET FILS (SIREN 338575517)
Indicator 2024 2023 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 16 544 884 € 16 582 441 € 11 243 499 € 11 137 979 € 10 205 335 € 9 763 881 €
Net income 2 747 389 € 1 945 923 € 484 111 € 360 780 € 338 962 € 241 719 €
EBITDA 4 506 737 € 3 503 554 € 1 134 391 € 910 712 € 919 767 € 744 591 €
Net margin 16.6% 11.7% 4.3% 3.2% 3.3% 2.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, CROS PERE ET FILS achieves revenue of 16.5 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +6.8%. Slight decline of -0% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (4.8 M€), gross margin stands at 11.8 M€, i.e. a rate of 71%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 4.5 M€, representing 27.2% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +6.1 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 2.7 M€, i.e. 16.6% 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

16 544 884 €

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

11 783 441 €

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

4 506 737 €

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

3 318 719 €

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

2 747 389 €

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

27.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 19%. 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 69%. 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 0.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 22.7% 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

18.971%

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

69.117%

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

22.74%

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

0.549

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

27.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
18.97 2024
2019
2023
2024
Q1: 11.28
Med: 29.01
Q3: 72.26
Good -10 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of CROS PERE ET FILS (18.97) 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
69.12% 2024
2019
2023
2024
Q1: 37.01%
Med: 54.18%
Q3: 67.76%
Excellent +17 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of CROS PERE ET FILS (69.1%) 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
0.55 years 2024
2019
2023
2024
Q1: 0.25 years
Med: 1.3 years
Q3: 3.99 years
Good -15 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of CROS PERE ET FILS (0.55) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 430.37. 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

430.367

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

1.15

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
430.37 2024
2019
2023
2024
Q1: 194.02
Med: 291.0
Q3: 453.54
Good +20 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CROS PERE ET FILS (430.37) 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
1.15x 2024
2019
2023
2024
Q1: 0.42x
Med: 3.42x
Q3: 12.99x
Average -16 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of CROS PERE ET FILS (1.1x) 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: 46 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 57 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 11 days. Inventory turnover is 5 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 55 days of revenue, i.e. 2.5 M€ 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

2 530 209 €

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

46 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

57 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

5 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

55 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CROS PERE ET FILS in its sector

Comparison with sector Fabrication d'emballages en bois

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (44 transactions). This range of 2 665 703€ to 16 179 817€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
2665k€ 5618k€ 16179k€
5 618 705 € Range: 2 665 703€ - 16 179 817€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 44 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 CROS PERE ET FILS

What is the revenue of CROS PERE ET FILS ?

The revenue of CROS PERE ET FILS in 2024 is 16.5 M€.

Is CROS PERE ET FILS profitable?

Yes, CROS PERE ET FILS generated a net profit of 2.7 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of CROS PERE ET FILS ?

The headquarters of CROS PERE ET FILS is located in DESAIGNES (07570), in the department Ardeche.

Where to find the tax return of CROS PERE ET FILS ?

The tax return of CROS PERE ET FILS 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 CROS PERE ET FILS operate?

CROS PERE ET FILS operates in the sector Fabrication d'emballages en bois (NAF code 16.24Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.