GROUPE DRODE ET COMPAGNIE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

GROUPE DRODE ET COMPAGNIE is a French company founded 59 years ago, specialized in the sector Location de terrains et d'autres biens immobiliers. Based in LYON (69002), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 3.7 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-25

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - GROUPE DRODE ET COMPAGNIE (SIREN 678200890)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 3 746 838 € 4 580 442 € 4 803 080 € 1 471 046 € 1 621 100 € 1 968 666 € 1 336 000 € 1 341 336 € 1 470 547 €
Net income 9 817 964 € 82 263 919 € -700 071 € 1 910 663 € 614 351 € 20 747 503 € -6 585 422 € -3 426 561 € 389 531 €
EBITDA 525 429 € 557 146 € 444 285 € 321 811 € -545 819 € -342 464 € -854 716 € -1 668 092 € -870 538 €
Net margin 262.0% 1796.0% -14.6% 129.9% 37.9% 1053.9% -492.9% -255.5% 26.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, GROUPE DRODE ET COMPAGNIE achieves revenue of 3.7 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +12.4%. Significant drop of -18% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (-13 k€), gross margin stands at 3.8 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 525 k€, representing 14.0% of revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 9.8 M€, i.e. 262.0% 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

3 746 838 €

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

3 759 497 €

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

525 429 €

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

355 026 €

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

9 817 964 €

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

14.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 2%. 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 97%. 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 0.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 271.9% 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) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

2.212%

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

97.024%

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

271.874%

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

0.337

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

22.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
2.21 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -21.15
Med: 5.9
Q3: 146.94
Good -15 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of GROUPE DRODE ET COMPAGNIE (2.21) 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
97.02% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.03%
Med: 27.42%
Q3: 73.8%
Excellent +18 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of GROUPE DRODE ET COMPAGNIE (97.0%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
0.34 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.02 years
Med: 0.66 years
Q3: 10.59 years
Good +13 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of GROUPE DRODE ET COMPAGNIE (0.34) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 8139.02. 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 111.5x. 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

8139.018

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

111.45

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
8139.02 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 83.19
Med: 307.52
Q3: 1319.53
Excellent

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of GROUPE DRODE ET COMPAGNIE (8139.02) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
111.45x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 20.03x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of GROUPE DRODE ET COMPAGNIE (111.5x) 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: 20 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 46 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 26 days. Overall, WCR represents 8887 days of revenue, i.e. 92.5 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +110%, 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

92 490 883 €

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

20 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

46 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

8887 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of GROUPE DRODE ET COMPAGNIE in its sector

Comparison with sector Location de terrains et d'autres biens immobiliers

Valuation estimate

Based on 169 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of GROUPE DRODE ET COMPAGNIE is estimated at 15 758 418 € (range 4 759 012€ - 28 593 328€). With an EBITDA of 525 429€, the sector multiple of 5.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.81x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
169 transactions
4759k€ 15758k€ 28593k€
15 758 418 € Range: 4 759 012€ - 28 593 328€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
525 429 € × 5.6x
Estimation 2 942 312 €
778 849€ - 5 251 664€
Revenue Multiple 30%
3 746 838 € × 0.81x
Estimation 3 022 303 €
1 154 918€ - 5 635 856€
Net Income Multiple 20%
9 817 964 € × 6.8x
Estimation 66 902 857 €
20 115 564€ - 121 383 700€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 169 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 DRODE ET COMPAGNIE

What is the revenue of GROUPE DRODE ET COMPAGNIE ?

The revenue of GROUPE DRODE ET COMPAGNIE in 2024 is 3.7 M€.

Is GROUPE DRODE ET COMPAGNIE profitable?

Yes, GROUPE DRODE ET COMPAGNIE generated a net profit of 9.8 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of GROUPE DRODE ET COMPAGNIE ?

The headquarters of GROUPE DRODE ET COMPAGNIE is located in LYON (69002), in the department Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of GROUPE DRODE ET COMPAGNIE ?

The tax return of GROUPE DRODE ET COMPAGNIE 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 DRODE ET COMPAGNIE operate?

GROUPE DRODE ET COMPAGNIE operates in the sector Location de terrains et d'autres biens immobiliers (NAF code 68.20B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.