GROUPE COMTE - SERRES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
GROUPE COMTE - SERRES is a French company
founded 32 years ago,
specialized in the sector Activités des sociétés holding.
Based in NIMES (30900),
this company of category ETI
shows in 2024 a revenue of 5.9 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
Financial history - GROUPE COMTE - SERRES (SIREN 392289427)
Indicator
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
Revenue
5 909 097 €
7 291 502 €
6 825 580 €
6 564 195 €
5 175 329 €
5 413 805 €
4 907 323 €
4 485 155 €
3 699 768 €
Net income
1 702 645 €
3 337 685 €
5 140 332 €
2 382 958 €
2 413 387 €
2 306 150 €
4 373 996 €
2 101 818 €
1 794 176 €
EBITDA
2 813 206 €
2 953 155 €
2 514 049 €
3 037 012 €
2 497 787 €
3 157 062 €
2 907 501 €
2 326 156 €
1 875 514 €
Net margin
28.8%
45.8%
75.3%
36.3%
46.6%
42.6%
89.1%
46.9%
48.5%
Revenue and income statement
In 2024, GROUPE COMTE - SERRES achieves revenue of 5.9 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +6.0%. Significant drop of -19% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 5.9 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 2.8 M€, representing 47.6% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +7.1 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 1.7 M€, i.e. 28.8% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2024)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
5 909 097 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
5 909 097 €
EBITDA (2024)
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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
2 813 206 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
2 776 760 €
Net income (2024)
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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
1 702 645 €
EBITDA margin (2024)
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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
47.6%
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Assets
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 57%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 62%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 12.8 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 29.3% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. This high level provides strong self-financing capacity.
Debt ratio (2024)
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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
57.081%
Financial autonomy (2024)
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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
62.247%
Cash flow / Revenue (2024)
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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
29.311%
Repayment capacity (2024)
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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
12.758
Asset age ratio (2024)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Solvency indicators evolution GROUPE COMTE - SERRES
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Debt ratio
29.588
28.53
25.824
20.749
37.612
29.848
25.07
41.732
57.081
Financial autonomy
73.185
75.425
74.236
80.376
71.209
73.041
77.158
68.396
62.247
Repayment capacity
3.936
1.741
1.691
2.648
4.846
4.034
1.745
4.716
12.758
Cash flow / Revenue
48.635%
92.02%
88.24%
42.856%
46.438%
36.623%
76.719%
46.523%
29.311%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
57.082024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.01
Med: 8.77
Q3: 62.6
Average+18 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the debt ratio of GROUPE COMTE - SERRES (57.08) 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
62.25%2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 15.71%
Med: 62.26%
Q3: 91.3%
Good-13 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the financial autonomy of GROUPE COMTE - SERRES (62.2%) 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
12.76 years2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.09 years
Q3: 3.07 years
Average+12 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the repayment capacity of GROUPE COMTE - SERRES (12.76) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.
Liquidity ratios
The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 2549.24. 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 27.2x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.
Liquidity ratio (2024)
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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
2549.245
Interest coverage (2024)
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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
27.23
Liquidity indicators evolution GROUPE COMTE - SERRES
Visualisation créée via abddaf.fr Sources : INPI & BCE - Retraitements : Ministère de l'économie
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
801.115
1455.907
747.073
1619.441
2414.126
1008.352
1557.602
2017.847
2549.245
Interest coverage
9.519
6.214
4.452
2.758
4.27
4.657
6.725
18.842
27.23
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
2549.242024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 138.65
Med: 681.09
Q3: 3914.52
Good
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of GROUPE COMTE - SERRES (2549.24) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.
Interest coverage
27.23x2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -74.77x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.0x
Excellent
In 2024, the interest coverage of GROUPE COMTE - SERRES (27.2x) 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: 115 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 104 days. The company must finance 11 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 2296 days of revenue, i.e. 37.7 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +218%, requiring additional financing.
Operating WCR (2024)
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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
37 684 616 €
Customer credit (2024)
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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
115 j
Supplier credit (2024)
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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
104 j
Inventory turnover (2024)
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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
0 j
WCR in days of revenue (2024)
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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
2296 j
WCR and payment terms evolution GROUPE COMTE - SERRES
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Operating WCR
11 851 319 €
13 202 099 €
16 602 701 €
16 563 970 €
21 672 725 €
20 927 048 €
24 328 756 €
33 151 324 €
37 684 616 €
Inventory turnover (days)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Customer payment term (days)
26
43
36
34
33
28
28
44
115
Supplier payment term (days)
71
68
57
62
63
60
74
52
104
Positioning of GROUPE COMTE - SERRES in its sector
Comparison with sector Activités des sociétés holding
Valuation estimate
Based on 54 transactions of similar company sales
in 2024,
the value of GROUPE COMTE - SERRES is estimated at
8 343 013 €
(range 2 117 845€ - 15 506 069€).
With an EBITDA of 2 813 206€, the sector multiple of 4.8x is applied.
The price/revenue ratio is 0.59x
(in line with sector norms).
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 value2024
54 tx
2117k€8343k€15506k€
8 343 013 €Range: 2 117 845€ - 15 506 069€
NAF 5 année 2024
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
2 813 206 €×4.8x
Estimation13 604 243 €
2 302 864€ - 23 444 081€
Revenue Multiple30%
5 909 097 €×0.59x
Estimation3 479 109 €
2 164 446€ - 4 136 005€
Net Income Multiple20%
1 702 645 €×1.5x
Estimation2 485 797 €
1 585 399€ - 12 716 139€
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 54 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 GROUPE COMTE - SERRES
What is the revenue of GROUPE COMTE - SERRES ?
The revenue of GROUPE COMTE - SERRES in 2024 is 5.9 M€.
Is GROUPE COMTE - SERRES profitable?
Yes, GROUPE COMTE - SERRES generated a net profit of 1.7 M€ in 2024.
Where is the headquarters of GROUPE COMTE - SERRES ?
The headquarters of GROUPE COMTE - SERRES is located in NIMES (30900), in the department Gard.
Where to find the tax return of GROUPE COMTE - SERRES ?
The tax return of GROUPE COMTE - SERRES 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 GROUPE COMTE - SERRES operate?
GROUPE COMTE - SERRES operates in the sector Activités des sociétés holding (NAF code 64.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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