SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DE CARRIERES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DE CARRIERES is a French company founded 53 years ago, specialized in the sector Exploitation de gravières et sablières, extraction d’argiles et de kaolin. Based in LE BAR-SUR-LOUP (06620), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 38.3 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-18

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DE CARRIERES (SIREN 417350469)
Indicator 2024 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 38 344 455 € 37 040 276 € 35 491 877 € 34 515 389 € 30 792 353 € 29 841 626 € 27 228 886 €
Net income 4 442 722 € 4 421 922 € 4 366 889 € 3 880 176 € 3 324 797 € 3 527 301 € 2 159 745 €
EBITDA 7 725 510 € 7 638 891 € 7 195 832 € 6 873 413 € 5 660 555 € 6 213 329 € 3 816 171 €
Net margin 11.6% 11.9% 12.3% 11.2% 10.8% 11.8% 7.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DE CARRIERES achieves revenue of 38.3 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 7 years (CAGR: +4.4%). Vs 2021: +4%. After deducting consumption (1.7 M€), gross margin stands at 36.7 M€, i.e. a rate of 96%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 7.7 M€, representing 20.1% of revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 4.4 M€, i.e. 11.6% 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

38 344 455 €

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

36 664 827 €

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

7 725 510 €

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

4 820 308 €

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

4 442 722 €

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

20.1%

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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 71%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 19.3% 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

0.005%

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

71.17%

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

19.278%

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

29.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.01 2024
2020
2021
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 15.2
Q3: 59.48
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION 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
71.17% 2024
2020
2021
2024
Q1: 20.88%
Med: 43.36%
Q3: 63.48%
Excellent +6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DE... (71.2%) 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 2024
2020
2021
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.26 years
Q3: 2.04 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION 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 282.02. 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 0.0x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

282.021

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

0.001

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
282.02 2024
2020
2021
2024
Q1: 161.05
Med: 260.85
Q3: 420.01
Good +17 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DE... (282.02) 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 2024
2020
2021
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.51x
Q3: 10.02x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION 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: 52 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 48 days. The company must finance 4 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 40 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 22 days of revenue, i.e. 2.4 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +525%, requiring additional financing.

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

2 391 544 €

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

52 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

48 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

40 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

22 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DE CARRIERES in its sector

Comparison with sector Exploitation de gravières et sablières, extraction d’argiles et de kaolin

Valuation estimate

Based on 95 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DE CARRIERES is estimated at 8 496 423 € (range 2 663 700€ - 44 738 654€). With an EBITDA of 7 725 510€, the sector multiple of 1.4x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.17x (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
95 tx
2663k€ 8496k€ 44738k€
8 496 423 € Range: 2 663 700€ - 44 738 654€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
7 725 510 € × 1.4x
Estimation 10 937 161 €
2 498 187€ - 75 825 954€
Revenue Multiple 30%
38 344 455 € × 0.17x
Estimation 6 660 234 €
3 808 236€ - 14 777 408€
Net Income Multiple 20%
4 442 722 € × 1.2x
Estimation 5 148 866 €
1 360 682€ - 11 962 276€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 95 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 D'EXPLOITATION DE CARRIERES

What is the revenue of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DE CARRIERES ?

The revenue of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DE CARRIERES in 2024 is 38.3 M€.

Is SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DE CARRIERES profitable?

Yes, SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DE CARRIERES generated a net profit of 4.4 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DE CARRIERES ?

The headquarters of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DE CARRIERES is located in LE BAR-SUR-LOUP (06620), in the department Alpes-Maritimes.

Where to find the tax return of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DE CARRIERES ?

The tax return of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DE CARRIERES 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 D'EXPLOITATION DE CARRIERES operate?

SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DE CARRIERES operates in the sector Exploitation de gravières et sablières, extraction d’argiles et de kaolin (NAF code 08.12Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.