ETABLISSEMENTS GEORGES COGNET : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ETABLISSEMENTS GEORGES COGNET is a French company founded 38 years ago, specialized in the sector Sciage et rabotage du bois, hors imprégnation. Based in BUZET-SUR-BAISE (47160), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 440 k€. 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 - ETABLISSEMENTS GEORGES COGNET (SIREN 344593538)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 439 500 € 2 103 275 € 2 033 032 € 2 010 695 € 2 100 794 € N/C N/C 1 881 987 €
Net income -303 584 € -1 747 260 € -287 983 € 15 141 € 7 108 € 7 658 € -30 687 € -28 023 €
EBITDA -380 565 € -1 682 863 € -211 438 € 39 440 € 76 949 € N/C N/C 38 482 €
Net margin -69.1% -83.1% -14.2% 0.8% 0.3% N/C N/C -1.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, ETABLISSEMENTS GEORGES COGNET achieves revenue of 440 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2017-2024 (CAGR: -18.8%). Significant drop of -79% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (274 k€), gross margin stands at 165 k€, i.e. a rate of 38%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -381 k€, representing -86.6% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-79%), EBITDA varies by +77%, reducing margin by 6.6 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -304 k€ (-69.1% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

439 500 €

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

165 172 €

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

-380 565 €

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

-400 565 €

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

-303 584 €

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

-86.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -33%. 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 -617%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

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

-33.112%

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

-617.093%

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

-95.344%

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

-1.049

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

19.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-33.11 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 12.44
Med: 33.52
Q3: 77.38
Excellent -51 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of ETABLISSEMENTS GEORGES CO... (-33.11) 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
-617.09% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 36.8%
Med: 54.71%
Q3: 68.0%
Watch -23 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of ETABLISSEMENTS GEORGES CO... (-617.1%) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. Low autonomy may limit investment capacity and increase vulnerability.

Repayment capacity
-1.05 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.02 years
Med: 2.22 years
Q3: 5.22 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of ETABLISSEMENTS GEORGES CO... (-1.05) 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 3.83. 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

3.834

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

-7.258

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
3.83 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 198.4
Med: 307.91
Q3: 455.22
Watch -18 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of ETABLISSEMENTS GEORGES CO... (3.83) 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
-7.26x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.05x
Med: 4.79x
Q3: 15.11x
Watch

In 2024, the interest coverage of ETABLISSEMENTS GEORGES CO... (-7.3x) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. Low coverage may indicate fragility to rate or income variations.

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: 132 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 132 days of the operating cycle (retail model). WCR is negative (-747 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-149%), 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

-912 156 €

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

132 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

-747 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of ETABLISSEMENTS GEORGES COGNET in its sector

Comparison with sector Sciage et rabotage du bois, hors imprégnation

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (34 transactions). This range of 42 870€ to 96 722€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
42k€ 68k€ 96k€
68 314 € Range: 42 870€ - 96 722€
NAF 5 all-time
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 34 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 ETABLISSEMENTS GEORGES COGNET

What is the revenue of ETABLISSEMENTS GEORGES COGNET ?

The revenue of ETABLISSEMENTS GEORGES COGNET in 2024 is 440 k€.

Is ETABLISSEMENTS GEORGES COGNET profitable?

ETABLISSEMENTS GEORGES COGNET recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of ETABLISSEMENTS GEORGES COGNET ?

The headquarters of ETABLISSEMENTS GEORGES COGNET is located in BUZET-SUR-BAISE (47160), in the department Lot-et-Garonne.

Where to find the tax return of ETABLISSEMENTS GEORGES COGNET ?

The tax return of ETABLISSEMENTS GEORGES COGNET 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 ETABLISSEMENTS GEORGES COGNET operate?

ETABLISSEMENTS GEORGES COGNET operates in the sector Sciage et rabotage du bois, hors imprégnation (NAF code 16.10A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.