LE COMPTOIR DES METAUX : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LE COMPTOIR DES METAUX is a French company founded 10 years ago, specialized in the sector Récupération de déchets triés. Based in BAYONNE (64100), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 5.1 M€. 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 - LE COMPTOIR DES METAUX (SIREN 813183217)
Indicator 2024 2024 2023 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 5 135 457 € 19 748 715 € 17 998 794 € 12 830 207 € N/C N/C N/C N/C
Net income 221 264 € 1 260 846 € 120 123 € 1 175 791 € 424 726 € 261 264 € 225 460 € 89 474 €
EBITDA 363 823 € 1 913 346 € 335 428 € 1 995 868 € N/C N/C N/C N/C
Net margin 4.3% 6.4% 0.7% 9.2% N/C N/C N/C N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, LE COMPTOIR DES METAUX achieves revenue of 5.1 M€. Revenue is declining over the period 2021-2024 (CAGR: -26.3%). Significant drop of -74% vs 2024. After deducting consumption (4.0 M€), gross margin stands at 1.1 M€, i.e. a rate of 22%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 364 k€, representing 7.1% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-74%), EBITDA varies by -81%, reducing margin by 2.6 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 221 k€, i.e. 4.3% 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

5 135 457 €

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

1 109 956 €

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

363 823 €

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

296 821 €

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

221 264 €

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

7.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 10%. 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 66%. 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 1.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 5.6% 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

9.505%

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

65.637%

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

5.613%

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

1.286

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

65.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
9.51 2024
2023
2024
2024
Q1: 0.9
Med: 20.2
Q3: 81.52
Good -16 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of LE COMPTOIR DES METAUX (9.51) 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
65.64% 2024
2023
2024
2024
Q1: 19.47%
Med: 41.89%
Q3: 64.94%
Excellent +8 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of LE COMPTOIR DES METAUX (65.6%) 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
1.29 years 2024
2023
2024
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.38 years
Q3: 2.64 years
Average -15 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of LE COMPTOIR DES METAUX (1.29) 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 228.88. 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 0.4x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

228.876

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

0.409

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
228.88 2024
2023
2024
2024
Q1: 132.55
Med: 203.13
Q3: 363.17
Good -6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of LE COMPTOIR DES METAUX (228.88) 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
0.41x 2024
2023
2024
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.95x
Q3: 7.43x
Average -28 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of LE COMPTOIR DES METAUX (0.4x) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

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: 101 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 91 days. The company must finance 10 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 79 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 210 days of revenue, i.e. 3.0 M€ 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

3 000 648 €

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

101 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

91 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

79 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

210 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of LE COMPTOIR DES METAUX in its sector

Comparison with sector Récupération de déchets triés

Valuation estimate

Based on 85 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of LE COMPTOIR DES METAUX is estimated at 541 108 € (range 271 169€ - 1 263 961€). With an EBITDA of 363 823€, the sector multiple of 1.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.18x (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
85 tx
271k€ 541k€ 1263k€
541 108 € Range: 271 169€ - 1 263 961€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
363 823 € × 1.0x
Estimation 369 764 €
71 846€ - 766 799€
Revenue Multiple 30%
5 135 457 € × 0.18x
Estimation 924 625 €
736 650€ - 1 756 140€
Net Income Multiple 20%
221 264 € × 1.8x
Estimation 394 194 €
71 258€ - 1 768 603€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 85 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 LE COMPTOIR DES METAUX

What is the revenue of LE COMPTOIR DES METAUX ?

The revenue of LE COMPTOIR DES METAUX in 2024 is 5.1 M€.

Is LE COMPTOIR DES METAUX profitable?

Yes, LE COMPTOIR DES METAUX generated a net profit of 221 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of LE COMPTOIR DES METAUX ?

The headquarters of LE COMPTOIR DES METAUX is located in BAYONNE (64100), in the department Pyrenees-Atlantiques.

Where to find the tax return of LE COMPTOIR DES METAUX ?

The tax return of LE COMPTOIR DES METAUX 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 LE COMPTOIR DES METAUX operate?

LE COMPTOIR DES METAUX operates in the sector Récupération de déchets triés (NAF code 38.32Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.