FERME DE LA GONTIERE - CHAMPIGNONNIERES DE WERVICQ SUD : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

FERME DE LA GONTIERE - CHAMPIGNONNIERES DE WERVICQ SUD is a French company founded 126 years ago, specialized in the sector Culture de légumes, de melons, de racines et de tubercules. Based in COMINES (59560), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 20.7 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 - FERME DE LA GONTIERE - CHAMPIGNONNIERES DE WERVICQ SUD (SIREN 308147743)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019
Revenue 20 682 942 € 20 815 437 € 22 342 143 € 23 557 450 € 21 243 069 € 20 792 530 €
Net income 555 718 € 1 837 067 € 2 336 375 € 1 122 348 € 527 158 € 454 723 €
EBITDA 1 137 503 € 714 058 € 2 052 826 € 2 526 365 € 1 730 476 € 1 427 672 €
Net margin 2.7% 8.8% 10.5% 4.8% 2.5% 2.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, FERME DE LA GONTIERE - CHAMPIGNONNIERES DE WERVICQ SUD achieves revenue of 20.7 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -0.1%). Slight decline of -1% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (7.6 M€), gross margin stands at 13.1 M€, i.e. a rate of 63%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 1.1 M€, representing 5.5% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.1 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 556 k€, i.e. 2.7% 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

20 682 942 €

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

13 092 794 €

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

1 137 503 €

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

144 297 €

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

555 718 €

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

5.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 105%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 34%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 4.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 6.8% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

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

104.515%

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

33.646%

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

6.802%

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

4.333

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

25.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
104.52 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 5.96
Med: 41.62
Q3: 134.36
Average +18 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of FERME DE LA GONTIERE - CH... (104.52) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Financial autonomy
33.65% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 11.38%
Med: 34.06%
Q3: 57.22%
Average -10 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of FERME DE LA GONTIERE - CH... (33.6%) 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
4.33 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.47 years
Q3: 2.96 years
Watch +15 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of FERME DE LA GONTIERE - CH... (4.33) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 201.18. 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 17.4x. 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

201.177

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

17.373

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
201.18 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 125.21
Med: 209.59
Q3: 411.22
Average -8 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of FERME DE LA GONTIERE - CH... (201.18) 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
17.37x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.41x
Q3: 8.21x
Excellent +21 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of FERME DE LA GONTIERE - CH... (17.4x) 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: 46 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 105 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 59 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 13 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 138 days of revenue, i.e. 7.9 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2019-2024, WCR increased by +30%, 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

7 935 631 €

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

105 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

13 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

138 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of FERME DE LA GONTIERE - CHAMPIGNONNIERES DE WERVICQ SUD in its sector

Comparison with sector Culture de légumes, de melons, de racines et de tubercules

Valuation estimate

Based on 138 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of FERME DE LA GONTIERE - CHAMPIGNONNIERES DE WERVICQ SUD is estimated at 4 744 170 € (range 1 629 658€ - 8 053 395€). With an EBITDA of 1 137 503€, the sector multiple of 3.3x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.41x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
138 transactions
1629k€ 4744k€ 8053k€
4 744 170 € Range: 1 629 658€ - 8 053 395€
Section all-time Aggregated at NAF section level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 137 503 € × 3.3x
Estimation 3 804 785 €
1 258 547€ - 5 676 950€
Revenue Multiple 30%
20 682 942 € × 0.41x
Estimation 8 567 168 €
2 938 102€ - 14 385 426€
Net Income Multiple 20%
555 718 € × 2.4x
Estimation 1 358 136 €
594 772€ - 4 496 464€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 138 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 FERME DE LA GONTIERE - CHAMPIGNONNIERES DE WERVICQ SUD

What is the revenue of FERME DE LA GONTIERE - CHAMPIGNONNIERES DE WERVICQ SUD ?

The revenue of FERME DE LA GONTIERE - CHAMPIGNONNIERES DE WERVICQ SUD in 2024 is 20.7 M€.

Is FERME DE LA GONTIERE - CHAMPIGNONNIERES DE WERVICQ SUD profitable?

Yes, FERME DE LA GONTIERE - CHAMPIGNONNIERES DE WERVICQ SUD generated a net profit of 556 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of FERME DE LA GONTIERE - CHAMPIGNONNIERES DE WERVICQ SUD ?

The headquarters of FERME DE LA GONTIERE - CHAMPIGNONNIERES DE WERVICQ SUD is located in COMINES (59560), in the department Nord.

Where to find the tax return of FERME DE LA GONTIERE - CHAMPIGNONNIERES DE WERVICQ SUD ?

The tax return of FERME DE LA GONTIERE - CHAMPIGNONNIERES DE WERVICQ SUD 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 FERME DE LA GONTIERE - CHAMPIGNONNIERES DE WERVICQ SUD operate?

FERME DE LA GONTIERE - CHAMPIGNONNIERES DE WERVICQ SUD operates in the sector Culture de légumes, de melons, de racines et de tubercules (NAF code 01.13Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.