LA PETITE COGNEE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LA PETITE COGNEE is a French company founded 42 years ago, specialized in the sector Travaux de menuiserie bois et PVC. Based in RUMERSHEIM-LE-HAUT (68740), 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 2026-04-25

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

Financial history - LA PETITE COGNEE (SIREN 327944096)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 1 102 613 € 1 228 553 € 1 354 360 € 1 118 805 € 1 034 937 € 1 004 403 € 1 242 233 € 1 146 892 € 1 093 543 € 1 008 295 €
Net income 45 419 € -21 076 € 124 884 € 17 964 € -112 917 € -21 482 € 54 093 € 19 218 € 46 775 € -58 322 €
EBITDA 77 061 € 22 070 € 166 079 € 45 768 € -96 585 € 8 562 € 118 823 € 63 016 € 86 641 € -16 862 €
Net margin 4.1% -1.7% 9.2% 1.6% -10.9% -2.1% 4.4% 1.7% 4.3% -5.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, LA PETITE COGNEE achieves revenue of 1.1 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 10 years (CAGR: +1.0%). Significant drop of -10% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (279 k€), gross margin stands at 824 k€, i.e. a rate of 75%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 77 k€, representing 7.0% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +5.2 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 45 k€, i.e. 4.1% 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

1 102 613 €

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

823 809 €

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

77 061 €

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

27 602 €

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

45 419 €

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

7.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 59%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 47%. 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 2.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 7.8% 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

59.381%

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

46.647%

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

7.843%

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

2.054

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

21.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
59.38 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.29
Med: 20.77
Q3: 53.87
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of LA PETITE COGNEE (59.38) 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
46.65% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 20.15%
Med: 40.86%
Q3: 57.83%
Good

In 2024, the financial autonomy of LA PETITE COGNEE (46.6%) 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
2.05 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.35 years
Q3: 1.56 years
Average +13 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of LA PETITE COGNEE (2.05) 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 239.64. 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 22.8x. 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

239.64

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

22.836

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
239.64 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 151.49
Med: 214.55
Q3: 315.38
Good -19 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of LA PETITE COGNEE (239.64) 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
22.84x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.53x
Q3: 3.68x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of LA PETITE COGNEE (22.8x) 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: 21 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 40 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 19 days. Inventory turnover is 36 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 61 days of revenue, i.e. 188 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-35%), freeing up cash.

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

187 830 €

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

21 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

40 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

36 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

61 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of LA PETITE COGNEE in its sector

Comparison with sector Travaux de menuiserie bois et PVC

Valuation estimate

Based on 51 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of LA PETITE COGNEE is estimated at 137 968 € (range 69 967€ - 206 671€). With an EBITDA of 77 061€, the sector multiple of 1.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.14x (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
51 tx
69k€ 137k€ 206k€
137 968 € Range: 69 967€ - 206 671€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
77 061 € × 1.6x
Estimation 119 538 €
66 125€ - 160 767€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 102 613 € × 0.14x
Estimation 157 813 €
82 339€ - 186 444€
Net Income Multiple 20%
45 419 € × 3.4x
Estimation 154 276 €
61 015€ - 351 776€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 51 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 PETITE COGNEE

What is the revenue of LA PETITE COGNEE ?

The revenue of LA PETITE COGNEE in 2024 is 1.1 M€.

Is LA PETITE COGNEE profitable?

Yes, LA PETITE COGNEE generated a net profit of 45 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of LA PETITE COGNEE ?

The headquarters of LA PETITE COGNEE is located in RUMERSHEIM-LE-HAUT (68740), in the department Haut-Rhin.

Where to find the tax return of LA PETITE COGNEE ?

The tax return of LA PETITE COGNEE 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 PETITE COGNEE operate?

LA PETITE COGNEE operates in the sector Travaux de menuiserie bois et PVC (NAF code 43.32A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.