OUEST COMBLES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

OUEST COMBLES is a French company founded 18 years ago, specialized in the sector Travaux de couverture par éléments. Based in SOLESMES (72300), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 414 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 - OUEST COMBLES (SIREN 499092500)
Indicator 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 414 000 € 224 000 € 120 000 € 120 000 € 120 000 € 108 000 €
Net income 359 € 309 € 3 755 € 3 276 € 3 365 € 2 904 €
EBITDA -6 436 € -8 111 € 5 080 € 4 559 € 4 299 € 3 417 €
Net margin 0.1% 0.1% 3.1% 2.7% 2.8% 2.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, OUEST COMBLES achieves revenue of 414 k€. Over the period 2016-2021, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +30.8%. Vs 2020, growth of +85% (224 k€ -> 414 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 414 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 -6 k€, representing -1.6% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.1 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 359 €, i.e. 0.1% 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

414 000 €

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

414 000 €

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

-6 436 €

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

2 855 €

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

359 €

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

-1.6%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 74%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 34%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 575.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 0.1% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

73.903%

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

33.886%

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

0.086%

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

575.296

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
73.9 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 6.0
Med: 31.49
Q3: 81.24
Average +35 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the debt ratio of OUEST COMBLES (73.90) 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
33.89% 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 19.04%
Med: 37.38%
Q3: 55.61%
Average +20 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the financial autonomy of OUEST COMBLES (33.9%) 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
575.3 years 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.45 years
Q3: 1.99 years
Watch +16 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the repayment capacity of OUEST COMBLES (575.30) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 271.23. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

271.234

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

-6.572

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
271.23 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 150.87
Med: 214.5
Q3: 296.92
Good +9 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of OUEST COMBLES (271.23) 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
-6.57x 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.4x
Q3: 2.17x
Watch -50 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the interest coverage of OUEST COMBLES (-6.6x) 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: 252 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 135 days. The gap of 117 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 194 days of revenue, i.e. 224 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2021, WCR increased by +177%, 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

223 572 €

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

252 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

135 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

0 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

194 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
OUEST COMBLES

Positioning of OUEST COMBLES in its sector

Comparison with sector Travaux de couverture par éléments

Valuation estimate

Based on 113 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of OUEST COMBLES is estimated at 38 912 € (range 25 245€ - 63 740€). 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.

Estimated enterprise value 2021
113 transactions
25k€ 38k€ 63k€
38 912 € Range: 25 245€ - 63 740€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
414 000 € × 0.16x
Estimation 64 209 €
41 748€ - 105 087€
Net Income Multiple 20%
359 € × 2.7x
Estimation 969 €
492€ - 1 721€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 113 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 OUEST COMBLES

What is the revenue of OUEST COMBLES ?

The revenue of OUEST COMBLES in 2021 is 414 k€.

Is OUEST COMBLES profitable?

Yes, OUEST COMBLES generated a net profit of 359€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of OUEST COMBLES ?

The headquarters of OUEST COMBLES is located in SOLESMES (72300), in the department Sarthe.

Where to find the tax return of OUEST COMBLES ?

The tax return of OUEST COMBLES 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 OUEST COMBLES operate?

OUEST COMBLES operates in the sector Travaux de couverture par éléments (NAF code 43.91B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.