CEMWEST : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CEMWEST is a French company founded 22 years ago, specialized in the sector Autre mise à disposition de ressources humaines. Based in LORIENT (56100), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 1.2 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-25

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

Financial history - CEMWEST (SIREN 450042619)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 1 224 090 € 1 307 790 € 1 282 071 € 1 133 271 € 1 270 000 € 1 350 000 € 1 662 388 € 1 726 635 € 1 767 000 €
Net income 66 943 € 98 030 € 50 660 € 9 967 € 73 406 € 145 545 € 337 384 € 45 942 € 81 082 €
EBITDA 337 650 € 365 400 € 374 589 € 335 242 € 350 952 € 503 828 € 944 568 € 856 848 € 890 334 €
Net margin 5.5% 7.5% 4.0% 0.9% 5.8% 10.8% 20.3% 2.7% 4.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, CEMWEST achieves revenue of 1.2 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -4.5%). Slight decline of -6% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (79 k€), gross margin stands at 1.1 M€, i.e. a rate of 94%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 338 k€, representing 27.6% of 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 67 k€, i.e. 5.5% 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

1 224 090 €

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

1 145 469 €

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

337 650 €

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

47 144 €

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

66 943 €

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

27.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 88%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 30.6% 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 (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

0.0%

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

87.801%

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

30.619%

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

0.0

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

11.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
CEMWEST

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 2.38
Q3: 53.3
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of CEMWEST (0.00) 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
87.8% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 3.94%
Med: 31.14%
Q3: 59.88%
Excellent +13 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of CEMWEST (87.8%) 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
0.0 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.77 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of CEMWEST (0.00) 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 528.53. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

528.528

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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
CEMWEST

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
528.53 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 114.01
Med: 176.4
Q3: 364.25
Excellent

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CEMWEST (528.53) 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
0.0x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.85x
Average -32 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of CEMWEST (0.0x) 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: 22 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 90 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 68 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 471 days of revenue, i.e. 1.6 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +255%, 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

1 602 260 €

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

22 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

90 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

0 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

471 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CEMWEST

Positioning of CEMWEST in its sector

Comparison with sector Autre mise à disposition de ressources humaines

Valuation estimate

Based on 147 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of CEMWEST is estimated at 398 118 € (range 199 983€ - 863 289€). With an EBITDA of 337 650€, the sector multiple of 2.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.08x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
147 transactions
199k€ 398k€ 863k€
398 118 € Range: 199 983€ - 863 289€
Section all-time Aggregated at NAF section level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
337 650 € × 2.0x
Estimation 686 620 €
331 233€ - 1 477 147€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 224 090 € × 0.08x
Estimation 98 016 €
73 913€ - 168 357€
Net Income Multiple 20%
66 943 € × 1.9x
Estimation 127 017 €
60 967€ - 371 043€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 147 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 CEMWEST

What is the revenue of CEMWEST ?

The revenue of CEMWEST in 2024 is 1.2 M€.

Is CEMWEST profitable?

Yes, CEMWEST generated a net profit of 67 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of CEMWEST ?

The headquarters of CEMWEST is located in LORIENT (56100), in the department Morbihan.

Where to find the tax return of CEMWEST ?

The tax return of CEMWEST 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 CEMWEST operate?

CEMWEST operates in the sector Autre mise à disposition de ressources humaines (NAF code 78.30Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.