Employees: 12 (2023.0)Legal category: SCA (commandite par actions)Size: PMECreation date: 2006-01-01 (20 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Travaux d'installation d'eau et de gaz en tous locauxLocation: SAINT-ETIENNE (42000), Loire
CST MARQUES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
CST MARQUES is a French company
founded 20 years ago,
specialized in the sector Travaux d'installation d'eau et de gaz en tous locaux.
Based in SAINT-ETIENNE (42000),
this company of category PME
shows in 2025 a revenue of 3.0 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
In 2025, CST MARQUES achieves revenue of 3.0 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +2.1%). Vs 2024, growth of +13% (2.7 M€ -> 3.0 M€). After deducting consumption (1.3 M€), gross margin stands at 1.7 M€, i.e. a rate of 57%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 4 k€, representing 0.1% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+13%), EBITDA varies by -97%, reducing margin by 4.9 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 42 k€, i.e. 1.4% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2025)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
2 997 751 €
Gross margin (2025)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
1 720 226 €
EBITDA (2025)
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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
3 772 €
EBIT (2025)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
48 225 €
Net income (2025)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
41 518 €
EBITDA margin (2025)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
0.1%
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Assets
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 2%. 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 55%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.
Debt ratio (2025)
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Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low 50-100% : Moderate > 100% : High
1.684%
Financial autonomy (2025)
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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
54.616%
Cash flow / Revenue (2025)
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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
-0.039%
Repayment capacity (2025)
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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
-14.131
Asset age ratio (2025)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Debt ratio
1.442
6.335
5.919
5.198
20.798
6.743
5.674
2.401
1.684
Financial autonomy
69.638
54.474
50.028
60.5
52.247
51.327
47.526
54.67
54.616
Repayment capacity
None
None
None
None
1.535
1.244
0.701
0.195
-14.131
Cash flow / Revenue
None%
None%
None%
None%
5.855%
1.549%
2.85%
4.765%
-0.039%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
1.682025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 4.84
Med: 17.02
Q3: 39.87
Excellent-6 pts over 3 years
In 2025, the debt ratio of CST MARQUES (1.68) 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
54.62%2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 25.1%
Med: 46.33%
Q3: 62.69%
Good
In 2025, the financial autonomy of CST MARQUES (54.6%) 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
-14.13 years2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.52 years
Q3: 1.63 years
Excellent-40 pts over 3 years
In 2025, the repayment capacity of CST MARQUES (-14.13) 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 147.14. 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 4.9x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.
Liquidity ratio (2025)
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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
147.143
Interest coverage (2025)
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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
4.852
Liquidity indicators evolution CST MARQUES
Visualisation créée via abddaf.fr Sources : INPI & BCE - Retraitements : Ministère de l'économie
Indicator
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Liquidity ratio
148.608
132.531
129.476
184.99
202.406
178.243
142.651
152.979
147.143
Interest coverage
None
None
None
None
0.151
0.321
0.582
0.218
4.852
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
147.142025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 164.45
Med: 230.78
Q3: 335.49
Watch
In 2025, the liquidity ratio of CST MARQUES (147.14) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.
Interest coverage
4.85x2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.8x
Q3: 4.49x
Excellent+17 pts over 3 years
In 2025, the interest coverage of CST MARQUES (4.8x) 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: 80 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 71 days. The company must finance 9 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 10 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 88 days of revenue, i.e. 730 k€ to permanently finance.
Operating WCR (2025)
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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
729 623 €
Customer credit (2025)
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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
80 j
Supplier credit (2025)
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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
71 j
Inventory turnover (2025)
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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
10 j
WCR in days of revenue (2025)
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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
88 j
WCR and payment terms evolution CST MARQUES
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2017
2018
2019
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2023
2024
2025
Operating WCR
0 €
0 €
0 €
0 €
539 266 €
437 024 €
458 509 €
791 927 €
729 623 €
Inventory turnover (days)
0
0
0
0
6
5
6
6
10
Customer payment term (days)
0
0
0
0
91
73
86
115
80
Supplier payment term (days)
0
0
0
0
99
53
110
104
71
Positioning of CST MARQUES in its sector
Comparison with sector Travaux d'installation d'eau et de gaz en tous locaux
Valuation estimate
Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (38 transactions).
This range of 262 087€ to 390 830€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.
Estimated enterprise value2025
Indicative
262k€377k€390k€
377 469 €Range: 262 087€ - 390 830€
NAF 5 année 2025
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 38 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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Compare CST MARQUES with other companies in the same sector:
Yes, CST MARQUES generated a net profit of 42 k€ in 2025.
Where is the headquarters of CST MARQUES ?
The headquarters of CST MARQUES is located in SAINT-ETIENNE (42000), in the department Loire.
Where to find the tax return of CST MARQUES ?
The tax return of CST MARQUES 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 CST MARQUES operate?
CST MARQUES operates in the sector Travaux d'installation d'eau et de gaz en tous locaux (NAF code 43.22A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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