CUPPENS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CUPPENS is a French company founded 44 years ago, specialized in the sector Agencement de lieux de vente. Based in LOOS (59120), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 9.1 M€. 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 - CUPPENS (SIREN 324251099)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 9 100 384 € 11 137 794 € 10 150 132 € 10 793 750 € 10 342 020 € 11 135 298 € 10 052 846 €
Net income 93 068 € 116 071 € 1 198 693 € 233 311 € 67 836 € 189 624 € 337 660 €
EBITDA 44 049 € 64 960 € 38 799 € 68 946 € -50 368 € 91 248 € 263 666 €
Net margin 1.0% 1.0% 11.8% 2.2% 0.7% 1.7% 3.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, CUPPENS achieves revenue of 9.1 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -1.4%). Significant drop of -18% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (3.0 M€), gross margin stands at 6.1 M€, i.e. a rate of 67%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 44 k€, representing 0.5% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 93 k€, i.e. 1.0% 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

9 100 384 €

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

6 105 098 €

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

44 049 €

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

103 116 €

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

93 068 €

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

0.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 15%. 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 36%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

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

15.072%

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

36.244%

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

-0.081%

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

-40.953

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

15.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
CUPPENS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
15.07 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 2.25
Med: 21.46
Q3: 59.11
Good -11 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of CUPPENS (15.07) 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
36.24% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 16.37%
Med: 35.85%
Q3: 53.47%
Good

In 2024, the financial autonomy of CUPPENS (36.2%) 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
-40.95 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.21 years
Q3: 1.49 years
Excellent -86 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of CUPPENS (-40.95) 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 176.78. 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 10.7x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

176.782

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

10.722

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
176.78 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 138.32
Med: 193.45
Q3: 288.62
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CUPPENS (176.78) 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
10.72x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.28x
Q3: 2.51x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of CUPPENS (10.7x) 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: 112 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 104 days. The company must finance 8 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 23 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 152 days of revenue, i.e. 3.8 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2024, WCR increased by +23%, requiring additional financing.

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

3 830 716 €

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

112 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

104 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

23 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

152 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CUPPENS in its sector

Comparison with sector Agencement de lieux de vente

Valuation estimate

Based on 51 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of CUPPENS is estimated at 488 142 € (range 247 779€ - 651 756€). With an EBITDA of 44 049€, the sector multiple of 1.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.14x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
51 tx
247k€ 488k€ 651k€
488 142 € Range: 247 779€ - 651 756€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
44 049 € × 1.6x
Estimation 68 330 €
37 798€ - 91 896€
Revenue Multiple 30%
9 100 384 € × 0.14x
Estimation 1 302 507 €
679 583€ - 1 538 810€
Net Income Multiple 20%
93 068 € × 3.4x
Estimation 316 128 €
125 026€ - 720 824€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 51 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 CUPPENS

What is the revenue of CUPPENS ?

The revenue of CUPPENS in 2024 is 9.1 M€.

Is CUPPENS profitable?

Yes, CUPPENS generated a net profit of 93 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of CUPPENS ?

The headquarters of CUPPENS is located in LOOS (59120), in the department Nord.

Where to find the tax return of CUPPENS ?

The tax return of CUPPENS 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 CUPPENS operate?

CUPPENS operates in the sector Agencement de lieux de vente (NAF code 43.32C). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.