RECHERCHE VALORISATION DES METAUX : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

RECHERCHE VALORISATION DES METAUX is a French company founded 35 years ago, specialized in the sector Récupération de déchets triés. Based in COULOMBS (28210), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 2.0 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 - RECHERCHE VALORISATION DES METAUX (SIREN 380138537)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018
Revenue 1 957 431 € 1 969 555 € 1 715 666 € 1 210 649 € 889 921 € N/C N/C
Net income 220 272 € 184 673 € 519 473 € 14 409 € -208 377 € -139 887 € 75 360 €
EBITDA 352 498 € 282 554 € 439 877 € 61 438 € -99 109 € N/C N/C
Net margin 11.3% 9.4% 30.3% 1.2% -23.4% N/C N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, RECHERCHE VALORISATION DES METAUX achieves revenue of 2.0 M€. Over the period 2020-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +21.8%. Slight decline of -1% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (829 k€), gross margin stands at 1.1 M€, i.e. a rate of 58%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 352 k€, representing 18.0% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +3.7 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 220 k€, i.e. 11.3% 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

1 957 431 €

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

1 128 837 €

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

352 498 €

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

282 815 €

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

220 272 €

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

18.0%

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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 13.9% 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 (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

0.006%

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

80.895%

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

13.938%

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

0.0

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

58.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.01 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.9
Med: 20.2
Q3: 81.52
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of RECHERCHE VALORISATION DE... (0.01) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
80.89% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 19.47%
Med: 41.89%
Q3: 64.94%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of RECHERCHE VALORISATION DE... (80.9%) 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 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.38 years
Q3: 2.64 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of RECHERCHE VALORISATION DE... (0.00) 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 446.49. 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

446.49

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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
446.49 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 132.55
Med: 203.13
Q3: 363.17
Excellent

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of RECHERCHE VALORISATION DE... (446.49) 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
0.0x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.95x
Q3: 7.43x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of RECHERCHE VALORISATION DE... (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: 43 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 43 days. Inventory turnover is 4 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 44 days of revenue, i.e. 239 k€ 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

238 944 €

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

43 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

43 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

4 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

44 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
RECHERCHE VALORISATION DES METAUX

Positioning of RECHERCHE VALORISATION 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 RECHERCHE VALORISATION DES METAUX is estimated at 363 341 € (range 133 226€ - 924 410€). With an EBITDA of 352 498€, 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
133k€ 363k€ 924k€
363 341 € Range: 133 226€ - 924 410€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
352 498 € × 1.0x
Estimation 358 254 €
69 609€ - 742 930€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 957 431 € × 0.18x
Estimation 352 430 €
280 782€ - 669 370€
Net Income Multiple 20%
220 272 € × 1.8x
Estimation 392 427 €
70 938€ - 1 760 674€
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...).

Similar companies (Récupération de déchets triés)

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Frequently asked questions about RECHERCHE VALORISATION DES METAUX

What is the revenue of RECHERCHE VALORISATION DES METAUX ?

The revenue of RECHERCHE VALORISATION DES METAUX in 2024 is 2.0 M€.

Is RECHERCHE VALORISATION DES METAUX profitable?

Yes, RECHERCHE VALORISATION DES METAUX generated a net profit of 220 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of RECHERCHE VALORISATION DES METAUX ?

The headquarters of RECHERCHE VALORISATION DES METAUX is located in COULOMBS (28210), in the department Eure-et-Loir.

Where to find the tax return of RECHERCHE VALORISATION DES METAUX ?

The tax return of RECHERCHE VALORISATION 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 RECHERCHE VALORISATION DES METAUX operate?

RECHERCHE VALORISATION 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.