LE COURRIER CAUCHOIS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LE COURRIER CAUCHOIS is a French company founded 49 years ago, specialized in the sector Édition de revues et périodiques. Based in YVETOT (76190), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 3.3 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 COURRIER CAUCHOIS (SIREN 976680520)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
Revenue 3 348 858 € 3 513 556 € 3 828 045 € 3 861 105 € 3 725 019 € 4 293 100 € 5 680 209 € 4 623 240 € 4 951 120 € 4 732 518 € 4 887 943 €
Net income -133 603 € 188 088 € 186 483 € 13 457 € -169 538 € -15 691 € -315 961 € 60 384 € 204 827 € 78 073 € 10 128 €
EBITDA -111 378 € -50 364 € 123 688 € 134 353 € -52 488 € 9 605 € -12 641 € 35 862 € 270 977 € 52 061 € -78 596 €
Net margin -4.0% 5.4% 4.9% 0.3% -4.6% -0.4% -5.6% 1.3% 4.1% 1.6% 0.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, LE COURRIER CAUCHOIS achieves revenue of 3.3 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -3.7%). Slight decline of -5% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 3.3 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 -111 k€, representing -3.3% of revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -134 k€ (-4.0% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

3 348 858 €

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

3 348 858 €

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

-111 378 €

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

-98 663 €

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

-133 603 €

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

-3.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 284%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 14%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

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

283.785%

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

13.568%

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

-5.115%

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

-6.785

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

93.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
LE COURRIER CAUCHOIS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
283.79 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 0.16
Q3: 24.75
Watch

In 2024, the debt ratio of LE COURRIER CAUCHOIS (283.79) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
13.57% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.3%
Med: 30.06%
Q3: 58.7%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of LE COURRIER CAUCHOIS (13.6%) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Repayment capacity
-6.79 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.28 years
Excellent -50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of LE COURRIER CAUCHOIS (-6.79) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 102.43. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

102.434

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

-75.715

Liquidity indicators evolution
LE COURRIER CAUCHOIS

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
102.43 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 113.84
Med: 201.96
Q3: 402.09
Watch -28 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of LE COURRIER CAUCHOIS (102.43) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
-75.72x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.38x
Watch -50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of LE COURRIER CAUCHOIS (-75.7x) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. Low coverage may indicate fragility to rate or income variations.

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: 108 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 79 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 77 days of revenue, i.e. 715 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2014-2024, WCR increased by +509%, 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

715 316 €

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

108 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

77 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
LE COURRIER CAUCHOIS

Positioning of LE COURRIER CAUCHOIS in its sector

Comparison with sector Édition de revues et périodiques

Valuation estimate

Based on 67 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of LE COURRIER CAUCHOIS is estimated at 550 724 € (range 375 382€ - 1 523 664€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.16x (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
67 tx
375k€ 550k€ 1523k€
550 724 € Range: 375 382€ - 1 523 664€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
3 348 858 € × 0.16x = 550 725 €
Range: 375 383€ - 1 523 665€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 67 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 COURRIER CAUCHOIS

What is the revenue of LE COURRIER CAUCHOIS ?

The revenue of LE COURRIER CAUCHOIS in 2024 is 3.3 M€.

Is LE COURRIER CAUCHOIS profitable?

LE COURRIER CAUCHOIS recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of LE COURRIER CAUCHOIS ?

The headquarters of LE COURRIER CAUCHOIS is located in YVETOT (76190), in the department Seine-Maritime.

Where to find the tax return of LE COURRIER CAUCHOIS ?

The tax return of LE COURRIER CAUCHOIS 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 COURRIER CAUCHOIS operate?

LE COURRIER CAUCHOIS operates in the sector Édition de revues et périodiques (NAF code 58.14Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.