XL RECYCLING : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

XL RECYCLING is a French company founded 9 years ago, specialized in the sector Collecte des déchets non dangereux. Based in MONTBRISON (42600), this company of category ETI shows in 2023 a revenue of 10.1 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 - XL RECYCLING (SIREN 822714903)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019
Revenue 10 128 723 € 7 180 731 € 4 795 812 € 1 739 534 € 1 833 652 €
Net income 524 135 € 295 223 € 49 901 € -890 196 € -485 487 €
EBITDA 1 497 605 € 874 364 € 296 663 € -642 700 € -444 363 €
Net margin 5.2% 4.1% 1.0% -51.2% -26.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, XL RECYCLING achieves revenue of 10.1 M€. Over the period 2019-2023, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +53.3%. Vs 2022, growth of +41% (7.2 M€ -> 10.1 M€). After deducting consumption (6.0 M€), gross margin stands at 4.1 M€, i.e. a rate of 41%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 1.5 M€, representing 14.8% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.6 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 524 k€, i.e. 5.2% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

10 128 723 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

4 106 303 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

1 497 605 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

513 509 €

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

524 135 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

12.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 33%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 63%. 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 3.8 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 11.9% 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 (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

32.705%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

62.583%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

11.931%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

3.757

Asset age ratio (2023) ?
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

91.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
32.7 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.09
Med: 20.1
Q3: 72.57
Average

In 2023, the debt ratio of XL RECYCLING (32.70) 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
62.58% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 13.5%
Med: 31.24%
Q3: 49.52%
Excellent

In 2023, the financial autonomy of XL RECYCLING (62.6%) 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
3.76 years 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.14 years
Q3: 1.72 years
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In 2023, the repayment capacity of XL RECYCLING (3.76) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 158.38. 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 7.5x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

158.38

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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

7.505

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
158.38 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 118.48
Med: 161.89
Q3: 256.75
Average -27 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of XL RECYCLING (158.38) 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
7.5x 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.46x
Q3: 5.26x
Excellent

In 2023, the interest coverage of XL RECYCLING (7.5x) 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: 93 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 110 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 17 days. Inventory turnover is 38 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 200 days of revenue, i.e. 5.6 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2019-2023, WCR increased by +13529%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

5 640 382 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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

93 j

Supplier credit (2023) ?
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

110 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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

38 j

WCR in days of revenue (2023) ?
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

200 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of XL RECYCLING in its sector

Comparison with sector Collecte des déchets non dangereux

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (33 transactions). This range of 636 634€ to 1 385 431€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2023
Indicative
636k€ 918k€ 1385k€
918 956 € Range: 636 634€ - 1 385 431€
NAF 5 all-time
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 33 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 XL RECYCLING

What is the revenue of XL RECYCLING ?

The revenue of XL RECYCLING in 2023 is 10.1 M€.

Is XL RECYCLING profitable?

Yes, XL RECYCLING generated a net profit of 524 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of XL RECYCLING ?

The headquarters of XL RECYCLING is located in MONTBRISON (42600), in the department Loire.

Where to find the tax return of XL RECYCLING ?

The tax return of XL RECYCLING 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 XL RECYCLING operate?

XL RECYCLING operates in the sector Collecte des déchets non dangereux (NAF code 38.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.