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Le dernier exercice comptable publié pour cette entreprise remonte à 2016. Les données ci-dessous peuvent ne plus refléter sa situation actuelle.

CENTRAL WAY : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CENTRAL WAY is a French company founded 32 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'habillement et de chaussures. Based in PARIS (75002), this company of category PME shows in 2016 a revenue of 5.5 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-08-08

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

Synthèse

Santé financière : Saine

Aucun signal de fragilité majeur : rentabilité positive et structure financière équilibrée.

In summary, CENTRAL WAY posts positive profitability over the latest financial year. Its financial structure is fragile, with debt above sector norms — a point to monitor.

Financial history - CENTRAL WAY (SIREN 394679690)
Indicator 2024 2023 2018 2017 2016
Revenue N/C N/C N/C N/C 5 526 438 €
Net income 480 903 € 299 528 € 30 480 € 157 338 € 136 307 €
EBITDA N/C N/C N/C N/C 162 281 €
Net margin N/C N/C N/C N/C 2.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, CENTRAL WAY generates positive net income of 481 k€. Net income represents the final profit after all expenses (operating, financial, exceptional) and corporate tax. Change over 2016-2024: 136 k€ -> 481 k€.

Revenue (2016) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

5 526 438 €

Gross margin (2016) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

1 178 075 €

EBITDA (2016) ?
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

162 281 €

EBIT (2016) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

112 427 €

Net income (2016) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

136 307 €

EBITDA margin (2016) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

2.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 10%. This ratio is less favorable than the sector median (10.8%) and warrants attention. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 37%. This ratio is more favorable than the sector median (29.3%). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 3.1% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2016) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

10.21%

Financial autonomy (2016) ?
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

36.98%

Cash flow / Revenue (2016) ?
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

3.15%

Repayment capacity (2016) ?
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

0.4

Asset age ratio (2016) ?
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

51.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
CENTRAL WAY

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
74.08% 2024
Q1: 0.0%
Med: 10.79%
Q3: 55.4%
Watch +11 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of CENTRAL WAY (74.1%) 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
38.69% 2024
Q1: 5.11%
Med: 29.34%
Q3: 56.94%
Good

In 2024, the financial autonomy of CENTRAL WAY (38.7%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 1.65. This ratio is more favorable than the sector median (1.9). The interest coverage ratio (= EBIT / Interest expenses) is 7.0x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2016) ?
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

1.65

Interest coverage (2016) ?
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

6.96

Liquidity indicators evolution
CENTRAL WAY

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
2.3 2024
Q1: 1.09
Med: 1.87
Q3: 3.55
Good -6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CENTRAL WAY (2.30) 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.

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: 239 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 313 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 74 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 85 days of revenue, i.e. 0 € to permanently finance.

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

0 €

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

239 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

313 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 (2016) ?
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

85 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CENTRAL WAY

Positioning of CENTRAL WAY in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'habillement et de chaussures

Valuation estimate

Based on 124 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of CENTRAL WAY is estimated at 1 101 119 € (range 292 564€ - 1 953 302€). 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
124 transactions
292k€ 1101k€ 1953k€
1 101 119 € Range: 292 564€ - 1 953 302€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Net Income Multiple
480 903 € × 2.3x = 1 101 120 €
Range: 292 564€ - 1 953 302€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 124 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...).

Similar companies (Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'habillement et de chaussures)

Compare CENTRAL WAY with other companies in the same sector:

Voir toutes les statistiques du secteur Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'habillement et de chaussures

Top companies in Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'habillement et de chaussures

Largest companies by revenue in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'habillement et de chaussures:

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Largest companies by revenue in the department Paris:

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Frequently asked questions about CENTRAL WAY

What is the revenue of CENTRAL WAY ?

The revenue of CENTRAL WAY in 2016 is 5.5 M€.

Is CENTRAL WAY profitable?

Yes, CENTRAL WAY generated a net profit of 481 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of CENTRAL WAY ?

The headquarters of CENTRAL WAY is located in PARIS (75002), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of CENTRAL WAY ?

The tax return of CENTRAL WAY 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 WAY operate?

CENTRAL WAY operates in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'habillement et de chaussures (NAF code 46.42Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.