CECHIL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CECHIL is a French company founded 11 years ago, specialized in the sector Restauration traditionnelle. Based in GUERANDE (44350), this company of category PME shows in 2019 a revenue of 367 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 - CECHIL (SIREN 809950454)
Indicator 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 367 322 € 329 045 € 318 705 € 426 206 €
Net income 15 985 € -3 090 € 3 180 € -20 812 €
EBITDA 8 358 € 8 663 € 13 100 € -3 877 €
Net margin 4.4% -0.9% 1.0% -4.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2019, CECHIL achieves revenue of 367 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -4.8%). Vs 2018, growth of +12% (329 k€ -> 367 k€). After deducting consumption (110 k€), gross margin stands at 258 k€, i.e. a rate of 70%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 8 k€, representing 2.3% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 16 k€, i.e. 4.4% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2019) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

367 322 €

Gross margin (2019) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

257 626 €

EBITDA (2019) ?
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

8 358 €

EBIT (2019) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

218 €

Net income (2019) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

15 985 €

EBITDA margin (2019) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

2.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 2264%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 4%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 14.8 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 6.3% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2019) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

2264.332%

Financial autonomy (2019) ?
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

3.986%

Cash flow / Revenue (2019) ?
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

6.342%

Repayment capacity (2019) ?
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

14.835

Asset age ratio (2019) ?
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

33.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
CECHIL

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
2264.33 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.59
Med: 37.02
Q3: 162.42
Watch

In 2019, the debt ratio of CECHIL (2264.33) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
3.99% 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 8.63%
Med: 33.57%
Q3: 59.59%
Average

In 2019, the financial autonomy of CECHIL (4.0%) 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
14.84 years 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.49 years
Q3: 3.0 years
Average

In 2019, the repayment capacity of CECHIL (14.84) 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 218.54. 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 50.8x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2019) ?
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

218.537

Interest coverage (2019) ?
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

50.754

Liquidity indicators evolution
CECHIL

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
218.54 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 47.44
Med: 99.7
Q3: 189.09
Excellent

In 2019, the liquidity ratio of CECHIL (218.54) 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
50.75x 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.79x
Q3: 5.37x
Excellent

In 2019, the interest coverage of CECHIL (50.8x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 21 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 21 days. Inventory turnover is 7 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 2 days of revenue, i.e. 2 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-86%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2019) ?
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

1 756 €

Customer credit (2019) ?
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

0 j

Supplier credit (2019) ?
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 (2019) ?
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

7 j

WCR in days of revenue (2019) ?
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

2 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CECHIL

Positioning of CECHIL in its sector

Comparison with sector Restauration traditionnelle

Valuation estimate

Based on 1033 transactions of similar company sales in 2019, the value of CECHIL is estimated at 133 320 € (range 82 012€ - 206 912€). With an EBITDA of 8 358€, the sector multiple of 6.8x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.68x (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 2019
1033 transactions
82k€ 133k€ 206k€
133 320 € Range: 82 012€ - 206 912€
NAF 5 année 2019

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
8 358 € × 6.8x
Estimation 56 560 €
34 579€ - 95 520€
Revenue Multiple 30%
367 322 € × 0.68x
Estimation 250 815 €
164 570€ - 341 223€
Net Income Multiple 20%
15 985 € × 9.3x
Estimation 148 982 €
76 758€ - 283 925€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 1033 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 CECHIL

What is the revenue of CECHIL ?

The revenue of CECHIL in 2019 is 367 k€.

Is CECHIL profitable?

Yes, CECHIL generated a net profit of 16 k€ in 2019.

Where is the headquarters of CECHIL ?

The headquarters of CECHIL is located in GUERANDE (44350), in the department Loire-Atlantique.

Where to find the tax return of CECHIL ?

The tax return of CECHIL 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 CECHIL operate?

CECHIL operates in the sector Restauration traditionnelle (NAF code 56.10A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.