CENTRAL PHOTO LYON : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CENTRAL PHOTO LYON is a French company founded 40 years ago, specialized in the sector Autres commerces de détail spécialisés divers. Based in LYON (69001), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 920 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 - CENTRAL PHOTO LYON (SIREN 335259982)
Indicator 2022 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 919 632 € 990 302 € 1 058 366 € 1 021 459 € 971 401 €
Net income 29 083 € -20 442 € -2 665 € 8 722 € 2 699 €
EBITDA 21 283 € -10 597 € 9 603 € 17 864 € 20 729 €
Net margin 3.2% -2.1% -0.3% 0.9% 0.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, CENTRAL PHOTO LYON achieves revenue of 920 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -1.1%). Slight decline of -7% vs 2020. After deducting consumption (701 k€), gross margin stands at 218 k€, i.e. a rate of 24%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 21 k€, representing 2.3% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +3.4 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 29 k€, i.e. 3.2% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2022) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

919 632 €

Gross margin (2022) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

218 265 €

EBITDA (2022) ?
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

21 283 €

EBIT (2022) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

29 199 €

Net income (2022) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

29 083 €

EBITDA margin (2022) ?
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 22%. 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 59%. 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 1.8 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 2.2% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2022) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

21.981%

Financial autonomy (2022) ?
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

58.837%

Cash flow / Revenue (2022) ?
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

2.239%

Repayment capacity (2022) ?
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

1.847

Asset age ratio (2022) ?
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

2.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
CENTRAL PHOTO LYON

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
21.98 2022
2019
2020
2022
Q1: 0.17
Med: 26.83
Q3: 100.19
Good -13 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the debt ratio of CENTRAL PHOTO LYON (21.98) 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
58.84% 2022
2019
2020
2022
Q1: 9.09%
Med: 34.43%
Q3: 58.7%
Excellent +9 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the financial autonomy of CENTRAL PHOTO LYON (58.8%) 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
1.85 years 2022
2019
2020
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.02 years
Q3: 2.29 years
Average

In 2022, the repayment capacity of CENTRAL PHOTO LYON (1.85) 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 312.88. 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 0.5x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2022) ?
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

312.884

Interest coverage (2022) ?
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

0.545

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
312.88 2022
2019
2020
2022
Q1: 125.37
Med: 213.41
Q3: 374.77
Good

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of CENTRAL PHOTO LYON (312.88) 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
0.55x 2022
2019
2020
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.48x
Good -12 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the interest coverage of CENTRAL PHOTO LYON (0.6x) 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: 26 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 26 days. Inventory turnover is 67 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 61 days of revenue, i.e. 155 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2022) ?
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

154 636 €

Customer credit (2022) ?
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 (2022) ?
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

26 j

Inventory turnover (2022) ?
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

67 j

WCR in days of revenue (2022) ?
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

61 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CENTRAL PHOTO LYON

Positioning of CENTRAL PHOTO LYON in its sector

Comparison with sector Autres commerces de détail spécialisés divers

Valuation estimate

Based on 109 transactions of similar company sales in 2022, the value of CENTRAL PHOTO LYON is estimated at 168 931 € (range 102 518€ - 296 214€). With an EBITDA of 21 283€, the sector multiple of 1.8x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.48x (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 2022
109 transactions
102k€ 168k€ 296k€
168 931 € Range: 102 518€ - 296 214€
NAF 5 année 2022

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
21 283 € × 1.8x
Estimation 39 048 €
25 806€ - 83 419€
Revenue Multiple 30%
919 632 € × 0.48x
Estimation 443 945 €
273 343€ - 717 721€
Net Income Multiple 20%
29 083 € × 2.8x
Estimation 81 120 €
38 061€ - 195 943€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 109 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 CENTRAL PHOTO LYON

What is the revenue of CENTRAL PHOTO LYON ?

The revenue of CENTRAL PHOTO LYON in 2022 is 920 k€.

Is CENTRAL PHOTO LYON profitable?

Yes, CENTRAL PHOTO LYON generated a net profit of 29 k€ in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of CENTRAL PHOTO LYON ?

The headquarters of CENTRAL PHOTO LYON is located in LYON (69001), in the department Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of CENTRAL PHOTO LYON ?

The tax return of CENTRAL PHOTO LYON 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 CENTRAL PHOTO LYON operate?

CENTRAL PHOTO LYON 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.