C E C B COMPAGNIE EUROPEENNE DE CONSTRUCTION ET DE BATIMENT : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

C E C B COMPAGNIE EUROPEENNE DE CONSTRUCTION ET DE BATIMENT is a French company founded 18 years ago, specialized in the sector Travaux de maçonnerie générale et gros œuvre de bâtiment. Based in MARSEILLE (13005), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 751 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-25

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

Financial history - C E C B COMPAGNIE EUROPEENNE DE CONSTRUCTION ET DE BATIMENT (SIREN 498711563)
Indicator 2018 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 751 248 € 268 593 € 344 659 € 227 281 €
Net income 30 310 € 26 226 € 23 680 € 16 087 €
EBITDA 43 710 € 70 210 € 57 176 € 28 525 €
Net margin 4.0% 9.8% 6.9% 7.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, C E C B COMPAGNIE EUROPEENNE DE CONSTRUCTION ET DE BATIMENT achieves revenue of 751 k€. Over the period 2015-2018, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +49.0%. Vs 2017, growth of +180% (269 k€ -> 751 k€). After deducting consumption (124 k€), gross margin stands at 627 k€, i.e. a rate of 83%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 44 k€, representing 5.8% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+180%), EBITDA varies by -38%, reducing margin by 20.3 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 30 k€, i.e. 4.0% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2018) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

751 248 €

Gross margin (2018) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

626 943 €

EBITDA (2018) ?
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

43 710 €

EBIT (2018) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

42 817 €

Net income (2018) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

30 310 €

EBITDA margin (2018) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

5.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 38%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 20%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 4.3% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2018) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

37.711%

Financial autonomy (2018) ?
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

20.384%

Cash flow / Revenue (2018) ?
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

4.29%

Repayment capacity (2018) ?
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

1.535

Asset age ratio (2018) ?
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

44.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
37.71 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.74
Med: 14.4
Q3: 51.62
Average +37 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the debt ratio of C E C B COMPAGNIE EUROPEE... (37.71) 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
20.38% 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 7.7%
Med: 28.84%
Q3: 51.0%
Average +15 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the financial autonomy of C E C B COMPAGNIE EUROPEE... (20.4%) 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
1.53 years 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.04 years
Q3: 0.91 years
Average +24 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the repayment capacity of C E C B COMPAGNIE EUROPEE... (1.53) 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 282.52. 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 3.9x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

Liquidity ratio (2018) ?
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

282.524

Interest coverage (2018) ?
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

3.855

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
282.52 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 124.81
Med: 174.74
Q3: 264.65
Excellent

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of C E C B COMPAGNIE EUROPEE... (282.52) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
3.85x 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.13x
Q3: 2.27x
Excellent +13 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the interest coverage of C E C B COMPAGNIE EUROPEE... (3.9x) 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: 68 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 17 days. The gap of 51 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Inventory turnover is 4 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 35 days of revenue, i.e. 73 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2018) ?
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

73 404 €

Customer credit (2018) ?
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

68 j

Supplier credit (2018) ?
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

17 j

Inventory turnover (2018) ?
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

4 j

WCR in days of revenue (2018) ?
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

35 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of C E C B COMPAGNIE EUROPEENNE DE CONSTRUCTION ET DE BATIMENT in its sector

Comparison with sector Travaux de maçonnerie générale et gros œuvre de bâtiment

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (36 transactions). This range of 63 762€ to 206 151€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2018
Indicative
63k€ 108k€ 206k€
108 020 € Range: 63 762€ - 206 151€
NAF 5 année 2018

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 36 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 C E C B COMPAGNIE EUROPEENNE DE CONSTRUCTION ET DE BATIMENT

What is the revenue of C E C B COMPAGNIE EUROPEENNE DE CONSTRUCTION ET DE BATIMENT ?

The revenue of C E C B COMPAGNIE EUROPEENNE DE CONSTRUCTION ET DE BATIMENT in 2018 is 751 k€.

Is C E C B COMPAGNIE EUROPEENNE DE CONSTRUCTION ET DE BATIMENT profitable?

Yes, C E C B COMPAGNIE EUROPEENNE DE CONSTRUCTION ET DE BATIMENT generated a net profit of 30 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of C E C B COMPAGNIE EUROPEENNE DE CONSTRUCTION ET DE BATIMENT ?

The headquarters of C E C B COMPAGNIE EUROPEENNE DE CONSTRUCTION ET DE BATIMENT is located in MARSEILLE (13005), in the department Bouches-du-Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of C E C B COMPAGNIE EUROPEENNE DE CONSTRUCTION ET DE BATIMENT ?

The tax return of C E C B COMPAGNIE EUROPEENNE DE CONSTRUCTION ET DE BATIMENT 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 C E C B COMPAGNIE EUROPEENNE DE CONSTRUCTION ET DE BATIMENT operate?

C E C B COMPAGNIE EUROPEENNE DE CONSTRUCTION ET DE BATIMENT operates in the sector Travaux de maçonnerie générale et gros œuvre de bâtiment (NAF code 43.99C). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.