KERMENE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

KERMENE is a French company founded 60 years ago, specialized in the sector Transformation et conservation de la viande de boucherie. Based in LE MENE (22330), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 1.3 Mds€. 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 - KERMENE (SIREN 496680018)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 1 294 693 882 € 1 331 885 658 € 1 180 774 562 € 1 066 514 243 € 1 055 770 571 € 973 946 535 € 931 063 740 € 965 125 930 € 926 921 275 €
Net income 19 909 670 € 9 203 406 € -14 465 914 € 3 374 440 € 17 417 926 € 544 772 € 6 715 547 € 3 896 162 € 4 217 547 €
EBITDA 58 815 732 € 35 763 239 € 19 224 989 € 35 776 341 € 46 944 163 € 31 857 559 € 39 869 046 € 42 755 898 € 57 995 273 €
Net margin 1.5% 0.7% -1.2% 0.3% 1.6% 0.1% 0.7% 0.4% 0.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, KERMENE achieves revenue of 1.3 Bn€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +4.3%). Slight decline of -3% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (853.6 M€), gross margin stands at 441.1 M€, i.e. a rate of 34%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 58.8 M€, representing 4.5% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 19.9 M€, i.e. 1.5% 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

1 294 693 882 €

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

441 096 325 €

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

58 815 732 €

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

25 255 445 €

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

19 909 670 €

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

4.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 58%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 40%. 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 2.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 4.2% 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

57.909%

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

40.454%

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

4.176%

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

1.994

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

23.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
57.91 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 2.7
Med: 34.43
Q3: 111.38
Average -11 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of KERMENE (57.91) 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
40.45% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 11.96%
Med: 33.85%
Q3: 54.62%
Good +11 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of KERMENE (40.5%) 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
1.99 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.71 years
Q3: 3.84 years
Average -15 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of KERMENE (1.99) 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 161.31. 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 4.7x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

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

161.315

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

4.737

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
161.31 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 101.38
Med: 151.5
Q3: 236.52
Good -8 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of KERMENE (161.31) 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
4.74x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.24x
Q3: 9.81x
Good -15 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of KERMENE (4.7x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 28 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 8 days. Inventory turnover is 33 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 33 days of revenue, i.e. 119.6 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +39%, 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

119 564 980 €

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

28 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

33 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

33 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of KERMENE in its sector

Comparison with sector Transformation et conservation de la viande de boucherie

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (45 transactions). This range of 49 112 756€ to 319 876 767€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
49112k€ 145250k€ 319876k€
145 250 139 € Range: 49 112 756€ - 319 876 767€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 45 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 KERMENE

What is the revenue of KERMENE ?

The revenue of KERMENE in 2024 is 1.3 Mds€.

Is KERMENE profitable?

Yes, KERMENE generated a net profit of 19.9 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of KERMENE ?

The headquarters of KERMENE is located in LE MENE (22330), in the department Cotes-d'Armor.

Where to find the tax return of KERMENE ?

The tax return of KERMENE 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 KERMENE operate?

KERMENE operates in the sector Transformation et conservation de la viande de boucherie (NAF code 10.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.