CANIBAL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CANIBAL is a French company founded 23 years ago, specialized in the sector Récupération de déchets triés. Based in PARIS (75017), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 1.3 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 - CANIBAL (SIREN 442187167)
Indicator 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 1 332 951 € 1 000 057 € 933 100 €
Net income -840 678 € -1 673 006 € -1 553 977 €
EBITDA -441 929 € -902 132 € -856 992 €
Net margin -63.1% -167.3% -166.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, CANIBAL achieves revenue of 1.3 M€. Over the period 2015-2017, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +19.5%. Vs 2016, growth of +33% (1.0 M€ -> 1.3 M€). After deducting consumption (249 k€), gross margin stands at 1.1 M€, i.e. a rate of 81%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -442 k€, representing -33.2% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +57.1 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -841 k€ (-63.1% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2017) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

1 332 951 €

Gross margin (2017) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

1 083 883 €

EBITDA (2017) ?
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

-441 929 €

EBIT (2017) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-569 659 €

Net income (2017) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-840 678 €

EBITDA margin (2017) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-32.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -234%. 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 -44%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

Debt ratio (2017) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

-233.538%

Financial autonomy (2017) ?
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

-44.055%

Cash flow / Revenue (2017) ?
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

-40.701%

Repayment capacity (2017) ?
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

-3.245

Asset age ratio (2017) ?
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

28.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
CANIBAL

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-233.54 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 1.09
Med: 21.48
Q3: 78.53
Excellent -54 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the debt ratio of CANIBAL (-233.54) 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
-44.05% 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 20.2%
Med: 40.64%
Q3: 63.34%
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In 2017, the financial autonomy of CANIBAL (-44.0%) 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
-3.25 years 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.42 years
Q3: 2.01 years
Excellent

In 2017, the repayment capacity of CANIBAL (-3.25) 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 228.48. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2017) ?
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

228.481

Interest coverage (2017) ?
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

-23.94

Liquidity indicators evolution
CANIBAL

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
228.48 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 125.98
Med: 188.97
Q3: 313.32
Good -7 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of CANIBAL (228.48) 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
-23.94x 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.83x
Q3: 5.1x
Average

In 2017, the interest coverage of CANIBAL (-23.9x) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

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: 53 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 157 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 104 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 242 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 273 days of revenue, i.e. 1.0 M€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-28%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2017) ?
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

1 008 991 €

Customer credit (2017) ?
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

53 j

Supplier credit (2017) ?
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

157 j

Inventory turnover (2017) ?
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

242 j

WCR in days of revenue (2017) ?
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

273 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CANIBAL

Positioning of CANIBAL in its sector

Comparison with sector Récupération de déchets triés

Valuation estimate

Based on 85 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of CANIBAL is estimated at 239 994 € (range 191 203€ - 455 820€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.18x (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 2017
85 tx
191k€ 239k€ 455k€
239 994 € Range: 191 203€ - 455 820€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
1 332 951 € × 0.18x = 239 994 €
Range: 191 204€ - 455 821€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

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 CANIBAL

What is the revenue of CANIBAL ?

The revenue of CANIBAL in 2017 is 1.3 M€.

Is CANIBAL profitable?

CANIBAL recorded a net loss in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of CANIBAL ?

The headquarters of CANIBAL is located in PARIS (75017), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of CANIBAL ?

The tax return of CANIBAL 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 CANIBAL operate?

CANIBAL operates in the sector Récupération de déchets triés (NAF code 38.32Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.