LES COUZ : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LES COUZ is a French company founded 14 years ago, specialized in the sector Location de terrains et d'autres biens immobiliers. Based in PUGET-SUR-ARGENS (83480), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 235 k€. 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 - LES COUZ (SIREN 539077883)
Indicator 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 234 736 € 232 001 € 1 125 333 € 781 327 € 791 666 € 2 048 426 €
Net income 99 095 € 83 070 € 256 770 € 212 567 € 170 965 € 446 125 €
EBITDA 198 650 € 186 422 € 432 793 € 374 017 € 322 867 € 704 136 €
Net margin 42.2% 35.8% 22.8% 27.2% 21.6% 21.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, LES COUZ achieves revenue of 235 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2021 (CAGR: -35.2%). Vs 2020: +1%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 235 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 199 k€, representing 84.6% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +4.3 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 99 k€, i.e. 42.2% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2021) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

234 736 €

Gross margin (2021) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

234 736 €

EBITDA (2021) ?
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

198 650 €

EBIT (2021) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

125 600 €

Net income (2021) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

99 095 €

EBITDA margin (2021) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

84.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 22%. 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 80%. 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 2.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 72.5% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. This high level provides strong self-financing capacity.

Debt ratio (2021) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

22.482%

Financial autonomy (2021) ?
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

79.89%

Cash flow / Revenue (2021) ?
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

72.516%

Repayment capacity (2021) ?
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

2.379

Asset age ratio (2021) ?
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

81.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
LES COUZ

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
22.48 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: -1.35
Med: 12.69
Q3: 178.78
Average

In 2021, the debt ratio of LES COUZ (22.48) 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
79.89% 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 2.36%
Med: 38.34%
Q3: 81.26%
Good +6 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the financial autonomy of LES COUZ (79.9%) 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
2.38 years 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: -0.0 years
Med: 0.53 years
Q3: 9.65 years
Average

In 2021, the repayment capacity of LES COUZ (2.38) 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 1293.64. 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 3.9x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

Liquidity ratio (2021) ?
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

1293.642

Interest coverage (2021) ?
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

3.947

Liquidity indicators evolution
LES COUZ

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
1293.64 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 84.68
Med: 265.75
Q3: 1031.56
Excellent

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of LES COUZ (1293.64) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
3.95x 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 12.93x
Good

In 2021, the interest coverage of LES COUZ (4.0x) 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: 46 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 183 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 137 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 209 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 270 days of revenue, i.e. 176 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2021, WCR increased by +636%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2021) ?
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

176 303 €

Customer credit (2021) ?
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

46 j

Supplier credit (2021) ?
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

183 j

Inventory turnover (2021) ?
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

209 j

WCR in days of revenue (2021) ?
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

270 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
LES COUZ

Positioning of LES COUZ in its sector

Comparison with sector Location de terrains et d'autres biens immobiliers

Valuation estimate

Based on 178 transactions of similar company sales in 2021, the value of LES COUZ is estimated at 648 700 € (range 299 522€ - 1 193 145€). With an EBITDA of 198 650€, the sector multiple of 4.7x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.70x (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 2021
178 transactions
299k€ 648k€ 1193k€
648 700 € Range: 299 522€ - 1 193 145€
NAF 5 année 2021

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
198 650 € × 4.7x
Estimation 940 349 €
457 222€ - 1 561 150€
Revenue Multiple 30%
234 736 € × 0.70x
Estimation 164 156 €
57 432€ - 432 212€
Net Income Multiple 20%
99 095 € × 6.5x
Estimation 646 399 €
268 408€ - 1 414 531€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 178 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 LES COUZ

What is the revenue of LES COUZ ?

The revenue of LES COUZ in 2021 is 235 k€.

Is LES COUZ profitable?

Yes, LES COUZ generated a net profit of 99 k€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of LES COUZ ?

The headquarters of LES COUZ is located in PUGET-SUR-ARGENS (83480), in the department Var.

Where to find the tax return of LES COUZ ?

The tax return of LES COUZ 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 LES COUZ operate?

LES COUZ operates in the sector Location de terrains et d'autres biens immobiliers (NAF code 68.20B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.