SOCIETE COTONNIERE DE WATTRELOS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SOCIETE COTONNIERE DE WATTRELOS is a French company founded 16 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'autres produits intermédiaires. Based in LA MADELEINE (59110), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 7.3 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 - SOCIETE COTONNIERE DE WATTRELOS (SIREN 513146944)
Indicator 2024 2023 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 7 258 610 € 7 921 494 € 8 038 141 € 7 953 193 € 9 121 861 € 9 769 235 € 11 367 127 € 10 554 964 €
Net income 102 421 € 109 432 € 448 903 € 105 170 € 547 494 € 255 681 € 386 450 € 382 418 €
EBITDA 26 790 € 144 875 € 481 062 € 250 781 € 742 587 € 265 840 € 471 473 € 586 893 €
Net margin 1.4% 1.4% 5.6% 1.3% 6.0% 2.6% 3.4% 3.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, SOCIETE COTONNIERE DE WATTRELOS achieves revenue of 7.3 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -4.6%). Slight decline of -8% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (6.1 M€), gross margin stands at 1.1 M€, i.e. a rate of 16%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 27 k€, representing 0.4% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 102 k€, i.e. 1.4% 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

7 258 610 €

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

1 135 640 €

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

26 790 €

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

12 378 €

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

102 421 €

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

0.4%

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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 91%. 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 0.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 1.4% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

0.012%

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

90.778%

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

1.363%

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

0.005

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.01 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.14
Med: 12.14
Q3: 43.04
Excellent -24 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of SOCIETE COTONNIERE DE WAT... (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
90.78% 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 23.34%
Med: 47.87%
Q3: 67.91%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of SOCIETE COTONNIERE DE WAT... (90.8%) 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
0.01 years 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.03 years
Q3: 1.62 years
Good -36 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of SOCIETE COTONNIERE DE WAT... (0.01) 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 1103.62. 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

1103.619

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
1103.62 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 162.26
Med: 245.95
Q3: 425.37
Excellent

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SOCIETE COTONNIERE DE WAT... (1103.62) 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
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.95x
Q3: 9.05x
Average -26 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of SOCIETE COTONNIERE DE WAT... (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: 14 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 17 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 3 days. Inventory turnover is 70 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 87 days of revenue, i.e. 1.7 M€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-56%), freeing up cash.

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

1 746 784 €

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

14 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

17 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

70 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

87 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SOCIETE COTONNIERE DE WATTRELOS in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'autres produits intermédiaires

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (39 transactions). This range of 444 350€ to 1 022 577€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
444k€ 685k€ 1022k€
685 865 € Range: 444 350€ - 1 022 577€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 39 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 SOCIETE COTONNIERE DE WATTRELOS

What is the revenue of SOCIETE COTONNIERE DE WATTRELOS ?

The revenue of SOCIETE COTONNIERE DE WATTRELOS in 2024 is 7.3 M€.

Is SOCIETE COTONNIERE DE WATTRELOS profitable?

Yes, SOCIETE COTONNIERE DE WATTRELOS generated a net profit of 102 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of SOCIETE COTONNIERE DE WATTRELOS ?

The headquarters of SOCIETE COTONNIERE DE WATTRELOS is located in LA MADELEINE (59110), in the department Nord.

Where to find the tax return of SOCIETE COTONNIERE DE WATTRELOS ?

The tax return of SOCIETE COTONNIERE DE WATTRELOS 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 SOCIETE COTONNIERE DE WATTRELOS operate?

SOCIETE COTONNIERE DE WATTRELOS operates in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'autres produits intermédiaires (NAF code 46.76Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.