CEDIF : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CEDIF is a French company founded 25 years ago, specialized in the sector Autres commerces de détail spécialisés divers. Based in L'UNION (31240), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 22.0 M€. 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 - CEDIF (SIREN 433940061)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 21 974 517 € 21 775 767 € 19 247 500 € 16 805 444 € 13 219 919 € 16 360 849 € 15 864 722 € 16 475 061 €
Net income 671 595 € 989 778 € 371 634 € 546 310 € -610 680 € -112 158 € -596 024 € -254 607 €
EBITDA 1 687 241 € 1 823 327 € 707 853 € 608 741 € -784 107 € 191 750 € -134 451 € 29 470 €
Net margin 3.1% 4.5% 1.9% 3.3% -4.6% -0.7% -3.8% -1.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, CEDIF achieves revenue of 22.0 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 8 years (CAGR: +4.2%). Vs 2023: +1%. After deducting consumption (8.5 M€), gross margin stands at 13.5 M€, i.e. a rate of 61%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 1.7 M€, representing 7.7% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 672 k€, i.e. 3.1% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

21 974 517 €

Gross margin (2024) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

13 464 448 €

EBITDA (2024) ?
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

1 687 241 €

EBIT (2024) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

1 015 382 €

Net income (2024) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

671 595 €

EBITDA margin (2024) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

7.7%

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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 68%. 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 0.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 6.0% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2024) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

6.086%

Financial autonomy (2024) ?
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

68.15%

Cash flow / Revenue (2024) ?
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

6.035%

Repayment capacity (2024) ?
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

0.482

Asset age ratio (2024) ?
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
CEDIF

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
6.09 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.03
Med: 14.44
Q3: 63.29
Good -15 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of CEDIF (6.09) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
68.15% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.11%
Med: 30.16%
Q3: 59.21%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of CEDIF (68.2%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
0.48 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.8 years
Average -18 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of CEDIF (0.48) 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 133.60. 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 1.8x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

Liquidity ratio (2024) ?
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

133.603

Interest coverage (2024) ?
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

1.828

Liquidity indicators evolution
CEDIF

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
133.6 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 128.25
Med: 221.87
Q3: 403.52
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CEDIF (133.60) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Interest coverage
1.83x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.7x
Good -8 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of CEDIF (1.8x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 69 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 69 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 60 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 70 days of revenue, i.e. 4.2 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2024, WCR increased by +555%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2024) ?
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

4 246 136 €

Customer credit (2024) ?
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 (2024) ?
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

69 j

Inventory turnover (2024) ?
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

60 j

WCR in days of revenue (2024) ?
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

70 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CEDIF

Positioning of CEDIF in its sector

Comparison with sector Autres commerces de détail spécialisés divers

Valuation estimate

Based on 117 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of CEDIF is estimated at 7 168 381 € (range 4 446 081€ - 12 522 643€). With an EBITDA of 1 687 241€, the sector multiple of 4.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.53x (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 2024
117 transactions
4446k€ 7168k€ 12522k€
7 168 381 € Range: 4 446 081€ - 12 522 643€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 687 241 € × 4.0x
Estimation 6 701 624 €
4 623 988€ - 12 634 986€
Revenue Multiple 30%
21 974 517 € × 0.53x
Estimation 11 634 321 €
6 599 700€ - 17 299 854€
Net Income Multiple 20%
671 595 € × 2.4x
Estimation 1 636 369 €
770 888€ - 5 075 971€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 117 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 CEDIF

What is the revenue of CEDIF ?

The revenue of CEDIF in 2024 is 22.0 M€.

Is CEDIF profitable?

Yes, CEDIF generated a net profit of 672 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of CEDIF ?

The headquarters of CEDIF is located in L'UNION (31240), in the department Haute-Garonne.

Where to find the tax return of CEDIF ?

The tax return of CEDIF 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 CEDIF operate?

CEDIF operates in the sector Autres commerces de détail spécialisés divers (NAF code 47.78C). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.