CDI EXPERTISE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CDI EXPERTISE is a French company founded 13 years ago, specialized in the sector Analyses, essais et inspections techniques. Based in ANNECY (74960), this company of category PME shows in 2015 a revenue of 139 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 - CDI EXPERTISE (SIREN 793042946)
Indicator 2015 2014 2013
Revenue 138 857 € 125 572 € 87 208 €
Net income 11 744 € 17 715 € 8 797 €
EBITDA 15 566 € 24 253 € 11 415 €
Net margin 8.5% 14.1% 10.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2015, CDI EXPERTISE achieves revenue of 139 k€. Over the period 2013-2015, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +26.2%. Vs 2014, growth of +11% (126 k€ -> 139 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 139 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 16 k€, representing 11.2% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+11%), EBITDA varies by -36%, reducing margin by 8.1 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 12 k€, i.e. 8.5% 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

138 857 €

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

138 857 €

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

15 566 €

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

11 908 €

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

11 744 €

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

11.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 28%. 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 13%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.9 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 11.4% 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 (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

28.341%

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

12.726%

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

11.432%

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

0.851

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

48.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
CDI EXPERTISE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
28.34 2015
2013
2014
2015
Q1: 0.0
Med: 10.59
Q3: 52.61
Average

In 2015, the debt ratio of CDI EXPERTISE (28.34) 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
12.73% 2015
2013
2014
2015
Q1: 6.24%
Med: 26.21%
Q3: 50.62%
Average

In 2015, the financial autonomy of CDI EXPERTISE (12.7%) 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
0.85 years 2015
2013
2014
2015
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.01 years
Q3: 0.7 years
Average +22 pts over 3 years

In 2015, the repayment capacity of CDI EXPERTISE (0.85) 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 195.74. 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 2.8x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

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

195.742

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

2.82

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
195.74 2015
2013
2014
2015
Q1: 106.5
Med: 170.75
Q3: 312.16
Good +29 pts over 3 years

In 2015, the liquidity ratio of CDI EXPERTISE (195.74) 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
2.82x 2015
2013
2014
2015
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.01x
Q3: 2.76x
Excellent

In 2015, the interest coverage of CDI EXPERTISE (2.8x) 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: 166 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 125 days. The gap of 41 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 95 days of revenue, i.e. 37 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2013-2015, WCR increased by +328%, 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

36 601 €

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

166 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

125 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

95 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CDI EXPERTISE

Positioning of CDI EXPERTISE in its sector

Comparison with sector Analyses, essais et inspections techniques

Valuation estimate

Based on 480 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of CDI EXPERTISE is estimated at 47 371 € (range 17 287€ - 90 678€). With an EBITDA of 15 566€, the sector multiple of 2.5x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.50x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2015
480 transactions
17k€ 47k€ 90k€
47 371 € Range: 17 287€ - 90 678€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
15 566 € × 2.5x
Estimation 39 656 €
10 976€ - 72 984€
Revenue Multiple 30%
138 857 € × 0.50x
Estimation 69 839 €
31 099€ - 124 371€
Net Income Multiple 20%
11 744 € × 2.8x
Estimation 32 960 €
12 353€ - 84 373€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 480 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 CDI EXPERTISE

What is the revenue of CDI EXPERTISE ?

The revenue of CDI EXPERTISE in 2015 is 139 k€.

Is CDI EXPERTISE profitable?

Yes, CDI EXPERTISE generated a net profit of 12 k€ in 2015.

Where is the headquarters of CDI EXPERTISE ?

The headquarters of CDI EXPERTISE is located in ANNECY (74960), in the department Haute-Savoie.

Where to find the tax return of CDI EXPERTISE ?

The tax return of CDI EXPERTISE 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 CDI EXPERTISE operate?

CDI EXPERTISE 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.