LA COGNETTE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LA COGNETTE is a French company founded 40 years ago, specialized in the sector Restauration traditionnelle. Based in ISSOUDUN (36100), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 1.1 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

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

Financial history - LA COGNETTE (SIREN 334455532)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 1 089 553 € 1 168 992 € 1 132 821 € N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C
Net income 28 082 € -33 751 € -4 287 € 104 183 € 33 005 € -39 506 € 20 201 € 11 453 € 7 852 €
EBITDA 15 745 € 7 060 € 22 586 € N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C
Net margin 2.6% -2.9% -0.4% N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, LA COGNETTE achieves revenue of 1.1 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -1.9%). Slight decline of -7% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (358 k€), gross margin stands at 731 k€, i.e. a rate of 67%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 16 k€, representing 1.4% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 28 k€, i.e. 2.6% 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

1 089 553 €

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

731 298 €

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

15 745 €

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

-23 543 €

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

28 082 €

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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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 97%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 32%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 3.8 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 5.4% 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

96.673%

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

31.626%

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

5.413%

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

3.811

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

12.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
LA COGNETTE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
96.67 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.4
Med: 28.49
Q3: 113.46
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of LA COGNETTE (96.67) 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
31.63% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.95%
Med: 29.52%
Q3: 55.07%
Good

In 2024, the financial autonomy of LA COGNETTE (31.6%) 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
3.81 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.55 years
Q3: 2.88 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of LA COGNETTE (3.81) 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 95.97. 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 64.9x. 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

95.969

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

64.865

Liquidity indicators evolution
LA COGNETTE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
95.97 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 62.72
Med: 130.92
Q3: 251.33
Average -19 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of LA COGNETTE (95.97) 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
64.86x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.65x
Q3: 5.46x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of LA COGNETTE (64.9x) 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: 29 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 89 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 60 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 47 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 51 days of revenue, i.e. 153 k€ to permanently finance.

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

152 984 €

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

29 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

89 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

47 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

51 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
LA COGNETTE

Positioning of LA COGNETTE in its sector

Comparison with sector Restauration traditionnelle

Valuation estimate

Based on 698 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of LA COGNETTE is estimated at 267 810 € (range 148 627€ - 446 247€). With an EBITDA of 15 745€, the sector multiple of 5.4x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.57x (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
698 transactions
148k€ 267k€ 446k€
267 810 € Range: 148 627€ - 446 247€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
15 745 € × 5.4x
Estimation 84 989 €
41 868€ - 167 116€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 089 553 € × 0.57x
Estimation 620 864 €
360 671€ - 914 165€
Net Income Multiple 20%
28 082 € × 7.0x
Estimation 195 285 €
97 459€ - 442 201€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 698 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 LA COGNETTE

What is the revenue of LA COGNETTE ?

The revenue of LA COGNETTE in 2024 is 1.1 M€.

Is LA COGNETTE profitable?

Yes, LA COGNETTE generated a net profit of 28 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of LA COGNETTE ?

The headquarters of LA COGNETTE is located in ISSOUDUN (36100), in the department Indre.

Where to find the tax return of LA COGNETTE ?

The tax return of LA COGNETTE 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 LA COGNETTE operate?

LA COGNETTE operates in the sector Restauration traditionnelle (NAF code 56.10A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.