SOCIETE DU POIDS LOURD : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SOCIETE DU POIDS LOURD is a French company founded 45 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce d'autres véhicules automobiles. Based in COURRIERES (62710), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 65.3 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 DU POIDS LOURD (SIREN 319814844)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 65 262 240 € 65 519 234 € 58 039 761 € 60 367 381 € 45 327 463 € 70 851 565 € 52 967 163 € 45 872 918 € 58 165 788 €
Net income 3 710 305 € 4 505 323 € 3 194 370 € 2 926 604 € 1 436 538 € 794 681 € 1 814 577 € 1 669 203 € 1 105 014 €
EBITDA 1 562 177 € 2 583 877 € 791 831 € 1 238 336 € -656 220 € 2 119 233 € 2 423 180 € 118 670 € 215 943 €
Net margin 5.7% 6.9% 5.5% 4.8% 3.2% 1.1% 3.4% 3.6% 1.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, SOCIETE DU POIDS LOURD achieves revenue of 65.3 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +1.4%). Slight decline of -0% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (52.7 M€), gross margin stands at 12.6 M€, i.e. a rate of 19%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 1.6 M€, representing 2.4% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 3.7 M€, i.e. 5.7% 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

65 262 240 €

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

12 560 824 €

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

1 562 177 €

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

2 943 780 €

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

3 710 305 €

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

2.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 1%. 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 32%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. 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 5.4% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

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

0.707%

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

31.961%

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

5.44%

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

0.022

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

10.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.71 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 9.12
Med: 44.72
Q3: 119.03
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of SOCIETE DU POIDS LOURD (0.71) 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
31.96% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 17.36%
Med: 31.96%
Q3: 49.84%
Good +25 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of SOCIETE DU POIDS LOURD (32.0%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
0.02 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 1.08 years
Q3: 4.66 years
Good -5 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of SOCIETE DU POIDS LOURD (0.02) 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 164.14. 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 31.6x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

164.138

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

31.645

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
164.14 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 145.03
Med: 198.86
Q3: 330.56
Average +11 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SOCIETE DU POIDS LOURD (164.14) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Interest coverage
31.64x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 7.3x
Q3: 27.22x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of SOCIETE DU POIDS LOURD (31.6x) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. High coverage means financial charges weigh little on profitability.

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: 47 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 104 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 57 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 87 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 106 days of revenue, i.e. 19.2 M€ 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

19 202 109 €

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

47 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

104 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

87 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

106 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SOCIETE DU POIDS LOURD in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce d'autres véhicules automobiles

Valuation estimate

Based on 56 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of SOCIETE DU POIDS LOURD is estimated at 3 696 563 € (range 2 062 536€ - 13 818 918€). With an EBITDA of 1 562 177€, the sector multiple of 0.8x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.13x (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
56 tx
2062k€ 3696k€ 13818k€
3 696 563 € Range: 2 062 536€ - 13 818 918€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 562 177 € × 0.8x
Estimation 1 244 760 €
412 251€ - 5 642 277€
Revenue Multiple 30%
65 262 240 € × 0.13x
Estimation 8 160 467 €
5 744 024€ - 28 415 778€
Net Income Multiple 20%
3 710 305 € × 0.8x
Estimation 3 130 219 €
666 016€ - 12 365 234€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 56 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 (Commerce d'autres véhicules automobiles)

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Frequently asked questions about SOCIETE DU POIDS LOURD

What is the revenue of SOCIETE DU POIDS LOURD ?

The revenue of SOCIETE DU POIDS LOURD in 2024 is 65.3 M€.

Is SOCIETE DU POIDS LOURD profitable?

Yes, SOCIETE DU POIDS LOURD generated a net profit of 3.7 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of SOCIETE DU POIDS LOURD ?

The headquarters of SOCIETE DU POIDS LOURD is located in COURRIERES (62710), in the department Pas-de-Calais.

Where to find the tax return of SOCIETE DU POIDS LOURD ?

The tax return of SOCIETE DU POIDS LOURD 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 DU POIDS LOURD operate?

SOCIETE DU POIDS LOURD operates in the sector Commerce d'autres véhicules automobiles (NAF code 45.19Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.