CADENE CONCEPT : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CADENE CONCEPT is a French company founded 10 years ago, specialized in the sector Analyses, essais et inspections techniques. Based in NANTES (44300), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 496 k€. 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 - CADENE CONCEPT (SIREN 818010373)
Indicator 2020 2018 2017
Revenue 496 379 € 363 357 € 278 155 €
Net income 20 530 € 279 € 841 €
EBITDA 32 596 € 16 900 € 13 250 €
Net margin 4.1% 0.1% 0.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, CADENE CONCEPT achieves revenue of 496 k€. Over the period 2017-2020, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +21.3%. Vs 2018, growth of +37% (363 k€ -> 496 k€). After deducting consumption (10 €), gross margin stands at 496 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 33 k€, representing 6.6% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 21 k€, i.e. 4.1% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2020) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

496 379 €

Gross margin (2020) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

496 369 €

EBITDA (2020) ?
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

32 596 €

EBIT (2020) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

24 395 €

Net income (2020) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

20 530 €

EBITDA margin (2020) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

6.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 40%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 43%. 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 0.7 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 5.8% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2020) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

39.948%

Financial autonomy (2020) ?
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

42.554%

Cash flow / Revenue (2020) ?
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

5.804%

Repayment capacity (2020) ?
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

0.69

Asset age ratio (2020) ?
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

17.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
CADENE CONCEPT

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
39.95 2020
2017
2018
2020
Q1: 0.03
Med: 18.11
Q3: 87.78
Average -18 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the debt ratio of CADENE CONCEPT (39.95) 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
42.55% 2020
2017
2018
2020
Q1: 11.68%
Med: 34.36%
Q3: 55.51%
Good +35 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the financial autonomy of CADENE CONCEPT (42.5%) 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
0.69 years 2020
2017
2018
2020
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.01 years
Q3: 1.5 years
Average

In 2020, the repayment capacity of CADENE CONCEPT (0.69) 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 232.33. 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 0.7x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2020) ?
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

232.329

Interest coverage (2020) ?
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

0.739

Liquidity indicators evolution
CADENE CONCEPT

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
232.33 2020
2017
2018
2020
Q1: 143.99
Med: 218.85
Q3: 346.3
Good +36 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of CADENE CONCEPT (232.33) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
0.74x 2020
2017
2018
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.53x
Good +37 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the interest coverage of CADENE CONCEPT (0.7x) 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: 17 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 21 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 4 days. Overall, WCR represents 14 days of revenue, i.e. 20 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-72%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2020) ?
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

19 940 €

Customer credit (2020) ?
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

17 j

Supplier credit (2020) ?
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

21 j

Inventory turnover (2020) ?
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 (2020) ?
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

14 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CADENE CONCEPT

Positioning of CADENE CONCEPT in its sector

Comparison with sector Analyses, essais et inspections techniques

Valuation estimate

Based on 61 transactions of similar company sales in 2020, the value of CADENE CONCEPT is estimated at 165 428 € (range 94 287€ - 327 658€). With an EBITDA of 32 596€, the sector multiple of 3.5x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.62x (in line with sector norms). 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 2020
61 tx
94k€ 165k€ 327k€
165 428 € Range: 94 287€ - 327 658€
NAF 5 année 2020

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
32 596 € × 3.5x
Estimation 115 534 €
74 999€ - 265 057€
Revenue Multiple 30%
496 379 € × 0.62x
Estimation 305 365 €
161 849€ - 517 094€
Net Income Multiple 20%
20 530 € × 3.9x
Estimation 80 258 €
41 168€ - 200 009€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 61 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 CADENE CONCEPT

What is the revenue of CADENE CONCEPT ?

The revenue of CADENE CONCEPT in 2020 is 496 k€.

Is CADENE CONCEPT profitable?

Yes, CADENE CONCEPT generated a net profit of 21 k€ in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of CADENE CONCEPT ?

The headquarters of CADENE CONCEPT is located in NANTES (44300), in the department Loire-Atlantique.

Where to find the tax return of CADENE CONCEPT ?

The tax return of CADENE CONCEPT 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 CADENE CONCEPT operate?

CADENE CONCEPT operates in the sector Analyses, essais et inspections techniques (NAF code 71.20B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.