NOVACOGE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

NOVACOGE is a French company founded 22 years ago, specialized in the sector Production d'électricité. Based in LANEUVEVILLE-DEVANT-NANCY (54410), this company of category ETI shows in 2023 a revenue of 54.3 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 - NOVACOGE (SIREN 451294276)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 54 266 000 € 48 067 000 € 5 871 000 € 10 152 € 14 821 000 € 13 528 000 € 17 848 772 € 5 281 608 €
Net income 17 249 000 € 10 123 000 € 1 990 000 € 1 892 € -371 000 € 2 970 000 € 4 155 413 € 2 603 113 €
EBITDA 24 126 000 € 14 841 000 € 2 978 000 € 2 699 € 510 000 € 1 480 000 € 5 017 632 € 3 557 780 €
Net margin 31.8% 21.1% 33.9% 18.6% -2.5% 22.0% 23.3% 49.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, NOVACOGE achieves revenue of 54.3 M€. Over the period 2016-2023, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +39.5%. Vs 2022, growth of +13% (48.1 M€ -> 54.3 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 54.3 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 24.1 M€, representing 44.5% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +13.6 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 17.2 M€, i.e. 31.8% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

54 266 000 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

54 266 000 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

24 126 000 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

22 270 000 €

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

17 249 000 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

44.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 81%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 35.4% 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 (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.0%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

81.173%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

35.396%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

0.0

Asset age ratio (2023) ?
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

59.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
NOVACOGE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: -242.24
Med: 0.0
Q3: 190.04
Good

In 2023, the debt ratio of NOVACOGE (0.00) 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
81.17% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: -6.3%
Med: 6.35%
Q3: 49.74%
Excellent

In 2023, the financial autonomy of NOVACOGE (81.2%) 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
0.0 years 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: -3.51 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 6.0 years
Good

In 2023, the repayment capacity of NOVACOGE (0.00) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 536.66. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

536.66

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
NOVACOGE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
536.66 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 87.04
Med: 274.98
Q3: 887.78
Good +8 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of NOVACOGE (536.66) 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
0.0x 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: -3.13x
Med: 0.15x
Q3: 16.93x
Average +14 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the interest coverage of NOVACOGE (0.0x) 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: 38 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 76 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 38 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 268 days of revenue, i.e. 40.4 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2023, WCR increased by +3728%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

40 352 740 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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

38 j

Supplier credit (2023) ?
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

76 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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 (2023) ?
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

268 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
NOVACOGE

Positioning of NOVACOGE in its sector

Comparison with sector Production d'électricité

Valuation estimate

Based on 85 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of NOVACOGE is estimated at 50 385 685 € (range 7 942 824€ - 203 323 059€). With an EBITDA of 24 126 000€, the sector multiple of 2.4x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.69x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2023
85 tx
7942k€ 50385k€ 203323k€
50 385 685 € Range: 7 942 824€ - 203 323 059€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
24 126 000 € × 2.4x
Estimation 58 376 974 €
6 405 877€ - 219 040 967€
Revenue Multiple 30%
54 266 000 € × 0.69x
Estimation 37 543 413 €
7 391 232€ - 190 519 129€
Net Income Multiple 20%
17 249 000 € × 2.9x
Estimation 49 670 873 €
12 612 582€ - 183 234 186€
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 NOVACOGE

What is the revenue of NOVACOGE ?

The revenue of NOVACOGE in 2023 is 54.3 M€.

Is NOVACOGE profitable?

Yes, NOVACOGE generated a net profit of 17.2 M€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of NOVACOGE ?

The headquarters of NOVACOGE is located in LANEUVEVILLE-DEVANT-NANCY (54410), in the department Meurthe-et-Moselle.

Where to find the tax return of NOVACOGE ?

The tax return of NOVACOGE 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 NOVACOGE operate?

NOVACOGE operates in the sector Production d'électricité (NAF code 35.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.