SOCIETE ORLEANAISE D'ASSAINISSEMENT : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SOCIETE ORLEANAISE D'ASSAINISSEMENT is a French company founded 72 years ago, specialized in the sector Collecte et traitement des eaux usées. Based in NANTES (44200), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 49.6 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 ORLEANAISE D'ASSAINISSEMENT (SIREN 085480440)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 49 586 385 € 38 959 772 € 34 811 483 € 32 874 870 € 28 624 090 € 30 106 003 € 28 101 246 € 26 346 906 € 26 083 413 €
Net income 2 465 122 € 2 384 382 € 2 576 160 € 2 003 363 € 1 388 599 € 1 432 406 € 1 258 939 € 1 429 230 € 1 294 889 €
EBITDA 4 823 046 € 4 510 743 € 4 345 904 € 4 142 552 € 2 239 150 € 3 741 171 € 2 360 242 € 2 900 528 € 2 695 945 €
Net margin 5.0% 6.1% 7.4% 6.1% 4.9% 4.8% 4.5% 5.4% 5.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, SOCIETE ORLEANAISE D'ASSAINISSEMENT achieves revenue of 49.6 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +8.4%. Vs 2023, growth of +27% (39.0 M€ -> 49.6 M€). After deducting consumption (1.0 M€), gross margin stands at 48.6 M€, i.e. a rate of 98%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 4.8 M€, representing 9.7% of revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 2.5 M€, i.e. 5.0% 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

49 586 385 €

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

48 563 023 €

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

4 823 046 €

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

3 381 136 €

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

2 465 122 €

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

9.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 75%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 21%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 7.6% 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

74.788%

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

20.763%

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

7.648%

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

1.126

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

29.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
74.79 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 1.07
Med: 21.28
Q3: 69.04
Average +39 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of SOCIETE ORLEANAISE D'ASSA... (74.79) 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
20.76% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 15.57%
Med: 39.67%
Q3: 57.18%
Average -10 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of SOCIETE ORLEANAISE D'ASSA... (20.8%) 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
1.13 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.3 years
Q3: 1.71 years
Average +19 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of SOCIETE ORLEANAISE D'ASSA... (1.13) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 103.10. 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 2.3x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

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

103.097

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

2.315

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
103.1 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 120.31
Med: 188.45
Q3: 284.02
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In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SOCIETE ORLEANAISE D'ASSA... (103.10) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
2.31x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.0x
Q3: 7.24x
Good +29 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of SOCIETE ORLEANAISE D'ASSA... (2.3x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 71 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 78 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 7 days. Inventory turnover is 16 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 53 days of revenue, i.e. 7.3 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +126%, 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

7 312 008 €

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

71 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

78 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

16 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

53 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SOCIETE ORLEANAISE D'ASSAINISSEMENT in its sector

Comparison with sector Collecte et traitement des eaux usées

Valuation estimate

Based on 84 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of SOCIETE ORLEANAISE D'ASSAINISSEMENT is estimated at 9 403 696 € (range 2 839 295€ - 31 370 597€). With an EBITDA of 4 823 046€, the sector multiple of 2.9x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.11x (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
84 tx
2839k€ 9403k€ 31370k€
9 403 696 € Range: 2 839 295€ - 31 370 597€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
4 823 046 € × 2.9x
Estimation 13 748 723 €
2 831 229€ - 43 102 981€
Revenue Multiple 30%
49 586 385 € × 0.11x
Estimation 5 269 752 €
3 755 446€ - 15 758 165€
Net Income Multiple 20%
2 465 122 € × 1.9x
Estimation 4 742 048 €
1 485 238€ - 25 458 286€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 84 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 ORLEANAISE D'ASSAINISSEMENT

What is the revenue of SOCIETE ORLEANAISE D'ASSAINISSEMENT ?

The revenue of SOCIETE ORLEANAISE D'ASSAINISSEMENT in 2024 is 49.6 M€.

Is SOCIETE ORLEANAISE D'ASSAINISSEMENT profitable?

Yes, SOCIETE ORLEANAISE D'ASSAINISSEMENT generated a net profit of 2.5 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of SOCIETE ORLEANAISE D'ASSAINISSEMENT ?

The headquarters of SOCIETE ORLEANAISE D'ASSAINISSEMENT is located in NANTES (44200), in the department Loire-Atlantique.

Where to find the tax return of SOCIETE ORLEANAISE D'ASSAINISSEMENT ?

The tax return of SOCIETE ORLEANAISE D'ASSAINISSEMENT 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 ORLEANAISE D'ASSAINISSEMENT operate?

SOCIETE ORLEANAISE D'ASSAINISSEMENT operates in the sector Collecte et traitement des eaux usées (NAF code 37.00Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.