CAUSSE ENERGIE SOLAIRE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CAUSSE ENERGIE SOLAIRE is a French company founded 16 years ago, specialized in the sector Production d'électricité. Based in GOUTRENS (12390), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 136 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-09

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

Financial history - CAUSSE ENERGIE SOLAIRE (SIREN 513438515)
Indicator 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 135 938 € 144 476 € 134 439 € 113 676 € 123 029 € 117 451 €
Net income 95 507 € 89 942 € 57 574 € 63 778 € 81 478 € 65 165 €
EBITDA 123 475 € 138 263 € 124 014 € 109 299 € 118 513 € 111 066 €
Net margin 70.3% 62.3% 42.8% 56.1% 66.2% 55.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, CAUSSE ENERGIE SOLAIRE achieves revenue of 136 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 6 years (CAGR: +3.0%). Slight decline of -6% vs 2020. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 136 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 123 k€, representing 90.8% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-6%), EBITDA varies by -11%, reducing margin by 4.9 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 96 k€, i.e. 70.3% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2021) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

135 938 €

Gross margin (2021) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

135 938 €

EBITDA (2021) ?
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

123 475 €

EBIT (2021) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

97 448 €

Net income (2021) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

95 507 €

EBITDA margin (2021) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

90.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 6%. 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 5%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 89.4% 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 (2021) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

5.633%

Financial autonomy (2021) ?
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

5.193%

Cash flow / Revenue (2021) ?
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

89.404%

Repayment capacity (2021) ?
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

0.238

Asset age ratio (2021) ?
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

64.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
5.63 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: -193.69
Med: 0.0
Q3: 252.12
Average

In 2021, the debt ratio of CAUSSE ENERGIE SOLAIRE (5.63) 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
5.19% 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: -3.82%
Med: 9.69%
Q3: 57.46%
Average -11 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the financial autonomy of CAUSSE ENERGIE SOLAIRE (5.2%) 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
0.24 years 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: -1.97 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 6.86 years
Average

In 2021, the repayment capacity of CAUSSE ENERGIE SOLAIRE (0.24) 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 1576.13. 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 0.6x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2021) ?
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

1576.126

Interest coverage (2021) ?
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

0.593

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
1576.13 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 74.2
Med: 252.51
Q3: 859.05
Excellent

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of CAUSSE ENERGIE SOLAIRE (1576.13) 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
0.59x 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: -0.45x
Med: 0.73x
Q3: 15.31x
Average +9 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the interest coverage of CAUSSE ENERGIE SOLAIRE (0.6x) 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: 95 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 38 days. The gap of 57 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 107 days of revenue, i.e. 40 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2021, WCR increased by +128%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2021) ?
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

40 285 €

Customer credit (2021) ?
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

95 j

Supplier credit (2021) ?
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

38 j

Inventory turnover (2021) ?
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 (2021) ?
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

107 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CAUSSE ENERGIE SOLAIRE in its sector

Comparison with sector Production d'électricité

Valuation estimate

Based on 85 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of CAUSSE ENERGIE SOLAIRE is estimated at 232 603 € (range 35 914€ - 906 606€). With an EBITDA of 123 475€, the sector multiple of 2.4x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.69x (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 2021
85 tx
35k€ 232k€ 906k€
232 603 € Range: 35 914€ - 906 606€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
123 475 € × 2.4x
Estimation 298 769 €
32 785€ - 1 121 035€
Revenue Multiple 30%
135 938 € × 0.69x
Estimation 94 047 €
18 515€ - 477 256€
Net Income Multiple 20%
95 507 € × 2.9x
Estimation 275 026 €
69 835€ - 1 014 560€
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 CAUSSE ENERGIE SOLAIRE

What is the revenue of CAUSSE ENERGIE SOLAIRE ?

The revenue of CAUSSE ENERGIE SOLAIRE in 2021 is 136 k€.

Is CAUSSE ENERGIE SOLAIRE profitable?

Yes, CAUSSE ENERGIE SOLAIRE generated a net profit of 96 k€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of CAUSSE ENERGIE SOLAIRE ?

The headquarters of CAUSSE ENERGIE SOLAIRE is located in GOUTRENS (12390), in the department Aveyron.

Where to find the tax return of CAUSSE ENERGIE SOLAIRE ?

The tax return of CAUSSE ENERGIE SOLAIRE 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 CAUSSE ENERGIE SOLAIRE operate?

CAUSSE ENERGIE SOLAIRE operates in the sector Production d'électricité (NAF code 35.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.