AUDIO CENTRALE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

AUDIO CENTRALE is a French company founded 19 years ago, specialized in the sector Centrales d'achat non alimentaires. Based in IVRY-SUR-SEINE (94200), this company of category PME shows in 2015 a revenue of 5.5 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

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

Financial history - AUDIO CENTRALE (SIREN 497531756)
Indicator 2015 2014 2013
Revenue 5 504 076 € 6 190 040 € 5 736 730 €
Net income 16 858 € 46 481 € 17 748 €
EBITDA 96 984 € 132 509 € 96 839 €
Net margin 0.3% 0.8% 0.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2015, AUDIO CENTRALE achieves revenue of 5.5 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -2.0%). Significant drop of -11% vs 2014. After deducting consumption (4.8 M€), gross margin stands at 725 k€, i.e. a rate of 13%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 97 k€, representing 1.8% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 17 k€, i.e. 0.3% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2015) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

5 504 076 €

Gross margin (2015) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

724 577 €

EBITDA (2015) ?
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

96 984 €

EBIT (2015) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

31 027 €

Net income (2015) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

16 858 €

EBITDA margin (2015) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

1.8%

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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 -9%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Cash flow represents 1.5% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2015) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.0%

Financial autonomy (2015) ?
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

-9.13%

Cash flow / Revenue (2015) ?
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

1.505%

Repayment capacity (2015) ?
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 (2015) ?
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

34.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
AUDIO CENTRALE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2015
2013
2014
2015
Q1: 0.0
Med: 1.73
Q3: 32.06
Excellent +23 pts over 3 years

In 2015, the debt ratio of AUDIO CENTRALE (0.00) 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
-9.13% 2015
2013
2014
2015
Q1: 21.16%
Med: 35.38%
Q3: 59.69%
Watch +23 pts over 3 years

In 2015, the financial autonomy of AUDIO CENTRALE (-9.1%) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. Low autonomy may limit investment capacity and increase vulnerability.

Repayment capacity
0.0 years 2015
2013
2014
2015
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.34 years
Q3: 0.96 years
Excellent +23 pts over 3 years

In 2015, the repayment capacity of AUDIO CENTRALE (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 98.17. 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 21.6x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2015) ?
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

98.174

Interest coverage (2015) ?
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

21.554

Liquidity indicators evolution
AUDIO CENTRALE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
98.17 2015
2013
2014
2015
Q1: 134.66
Med: 198.61
Q3: 312.32
Watch

In 2015, the liquidity ratio of AUDIO CENTRALE (98.17) 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
21.55x 2015
2013
2014
2015
Q1: -0.18x
Med: 0.28x
Q3: 5.39x
Excellent -23 pts over 3 years

In 2015, the interest coverage of AUDIO CENTRALE (21.6x) 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: 92 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 124 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 32 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 118 days of revenue, i.e. 1.8 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2013-2015, WCR increased by +25%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2015) ?
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

1 809 850 €

Customer credit (2015) ?
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

92 j

Supplier credit (2015) ?
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

124 j

Inventory turnover (2015) ?
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

0 j

WCR in days of revenue (2015) ?
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

118 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
AUDIO CENTRALE

Positioning of AUDIO CENTRALE in its sector

Comparison with sector Centrales d'achat non alimentaires

Valuation estimate

Based on 85 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of AUDIO CENTRALE is estimated at 585 807 € (range 325 522€ - 1 502 885€). With an EBITDA of 96 984€, the sector multiple of 1.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.32x (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 2015
85 tx
325k€ 585k€ 1502k€
585 807 € Range: 325 522€ - 1 502 885€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
96 984 € × 1.0x
Estimation 95 457 €
52 403€ - 423 064€
Revenue Multiple 30%
5 504 076 € × 0.32x
Estimation 1 778 164 €
990 380€ - 4 225 392€
Net Income Multiple 20%
16 858 € × 1.4x
Estimation 23 147 €
11 037€ - 118 679€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 85 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 AUDIO CENTRALE

What is the revenue of AUDIO CENTRALE ?

The revenue of AUDIO CENTRALE in 2015 is 5.5 M€.

Is AUDIO CENTRALE profitable?

Yes, AUDIO CENTRALE generated a net profit of 17 k€ in 2015.

Where is the headquarters of AUDIO CENTRALE ?

The headquarters of AUDIO CENTRALE is located in IVRY-SUR-SEINE (94200), in the department Val-de-Marne.

Where to find the tax return of AUDIO CENTRALE ?

The tax return of AUDIO CENTRALE 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 AUDIO CENTRALE operate?

AUDIO CENTRALE operates in the sector Centrales d'achat non alimentaires (NAF code 46.19A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.