FRANCE PLASTIQUES RECYCLAGE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

FRANCE PLASTIQUES RECYCLAGE is a French company founded 19 years ago, specialized in the sector Récupération de déchets triés. Based in LIMAY (78520), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 55.7 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 - FRANCE PLASTIQUES RECYCLAGE (SIREN 497709808)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2018 2017
Revenue 55 720 386 € 51 482 581 € 71 083 428 € 49 956 104 € 42 977 384 € 33 770 913 € 22 239 753 €
Net income -2 821 699 € -9 345 632 € -3 865 847 € 2 761 646 € -341 430 € -3 091 026 € -6 499 541 €
EBITDA 764 897 € -5 041 148 € -1 610 989 € 3 864 660 € 1 625 364 € -1 199 798 € -4 337 978 €
Net margin -5.1% -18.2% -5.4% 5.5% -0.8% -9.2% -29.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, FRANCE PLASTIQUES RECYCLAGE achieves revenue of 55.7 M€. Over the period 2017-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +14.0%. Vs 2023: +8%. After deducting consumption (29.3 M€), gross margin stands at 26.4 M€, i.e. a rate of 47%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 765 k€, representing 1.4% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +11.2 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Net income is negative at -2.8 M€ (-5.1% 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

55 720 386 €

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

26 400 764 €

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

764 897 €

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

-2 249 079 €

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

-2 821 699 €

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

1.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 -19%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Cash flow represents 0.5% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

0.0%

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

-19.209%

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

0.505%

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

0.0

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

41.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.9
Med: 20.2
Q3: 81.52
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of FRANCE PLASTIQUES RECYCLAGE (0.00) 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
-19.21% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 19.47%
Med: 41.89%
Q3: 64.94%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of FRANCE PLASTIQUES RECYCLAGE (-19.2%) 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
0.0 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.38 years
Q3: 2.64 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of FRANCE PLASTIQUES RECYCLAGE (0.00) 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 52.57. 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 64.3x. 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

52.568

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

64.255

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
52.57 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 132.55
Med: 203.13
Q3: 363.17
Watch

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of FRANCE PLASTIQUES RECYCLAGE (52.57) 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
64.25x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.95x
Q3: 7.43x
Excellent +50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of FRANCE PLASTIQUES RECYCLAGE (64.2x) 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: 61 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 149 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 88 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 78 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). WCR is negative (-90 days): operations structurally generate cash. Over 2017-2024, WCR increased by +58%, 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

-13 950 713 €

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

61 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

149 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

78 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

-90 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
FRANCE PLASTIQUES RECYCLAGE

Positioning of FRANCE PLASTIQUES RECYCLAGE in its sector

Comparison with sector Récupération de déchets triés

Valuation estimate

Based on 85 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of FRANCE PLASTIQUES RECYCLAGE is estimated at 4 247 981 € (range 3 091 686€ - 8 152 948€). With an EBITDA of 764 897€, the sector multiple of 1.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.18x (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
85 tx
3091k€ 4247k€ 8152k€
4 247 981 € Range: 3 091 686€ - 8 152 948€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
764 897 € × 1.0x
Estimation 777 387 €
151 048€ - 1 612 108€
Revenue Multiple 30%
55 720 386 € × 0.18x
Estimation 10 032 306 €
7 992 752€ - 19 054 350€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 85 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 FRANCE PLASTIQUES RECYCLAGE

What is the revenue of FRANCE PLASTIQUES RECYCLAGE ?

The revenue of FRANCE PLASTIQUES RECYCLAGE in 2024 is 55.7 M€.

Is FRANCE PLASTIQUES RECYCLAGE profitable?

FRANCE PLASTIQUES RECYCLAGE recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of FRANCE PLASTIQUES RECYCLAGE ?

The headquarters of FRANCE PLASTIQUES RECYCLAGE is located in LIMAY (78520), in the department Yvelines.

Where to find the tax return of FRANCE PLASTIQUES RECYCLAGE ?

The tax return of FRANCE PLASTIQUES RECYCLAGE 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 FRANCE PLASTIQUES RECYCLAGE operate?

FRANCE PLASTIQUES RECYCLAGE operates in the sector Récupération de déchets triés (NAF code 38.32Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.