CENTRALE BIOGAZ DU CHALONNAIS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CENTRALE BIOGAZ DU CHALONNAIS is a French company founded 11 years ago, specialized in the sector Production d'électricité. Based in BOIS-GUILLAUME (76230), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 2.3 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 - CENTRALE BIOGAZ DU CHALONNAIS (SIREN 803287457)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 2 329 001 € 1 593 206 € 1 182 972 € 50 669 € N/C N/C N/C N/C
Net income 1 724 185 € -4 765 047 € -912 842 € -292 747 € -45 864 € -1 670 € -752 € -677 €
EBITDA 175 326 € -415 047 € 39 224 € -199 100 € -30 711 € -1 223 € -752 € -721 €
Net margin 74.0% -299.1% -77.2% -577.8% N/C N/C N/C N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, CENTRALE BIOGAZ DU CHALONNAIS achieves revenue of 2.3 M€. Over the period 2021-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +258.2%. Vs 2023, growth of +46% (1.6 M€ -> 2.3 M€). After deducting consumption (792 k€), gross margin stands at 1.5 M€, i.e. a rate of 66%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 175 k€, representing 7.5% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +33.6 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 1.7 M€, i.e. 74.0% 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

2 329 001 €

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

1 536 854 €

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

175 326 €

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

1 894 065 €

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

1 724 185 €

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

7.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -341%. 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 -34%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 39.8 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 5.0% 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

-340.969%

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

-33.889%

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

5.034%

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

39.757

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

26.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-340.97 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -273.65
Med: 0.0
Q3: 120.96
Excellent -50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of CENTRALE BIOGAZ DU CHALON... (-340.97) 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
-33.89% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -12.1%
Med: 0.32%
Q3: 40.46%
Average -11 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of CENTRALE BIOGAZ DU CHALON... (-33.9%) 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
39.76 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -4.9 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 5.63 years
Watch +50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of CENTRALE BIOGAZ DU CHALON... (39.76) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 201.91. 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 42.5x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

201.913

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

42.532

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
201.91 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 83.26
Med: 273.74
Q3: 870.78
Average -27 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CENTRALE BIOGAZ DU CHALON... (201.91) 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
42.53x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -5.49x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 19.34x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of CENTRALE BIOGAZ DU CHALON... (42.5x) 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: 47 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 100 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 53 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 74 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 92 days of revenue, i.e. 596 k€ 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

596 364 €

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

47 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

100 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

74 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

92 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CENTRALE BIOGAZ DU CHALONNAIS in its sector

Comparison with sector Production d'électricité

Valuation estimate

Based on 85 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of CENTRALE BIOGAZ DU CHALONNAIS is estimated at 1 688 510 € (range 370 588€ - 6 912 084€). With an EBITDA of 175 326€, the sector multiple of 2.4x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.69x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
85 tx
370k€ 1688k€ 6912k€
1 688 510 € Range: 370 588€ - 6 912 084€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
175 326 € × 2.4x
Estimation 424 231 €
46 552€ - 1 591 792€
Revenue Multiple 30%
2 329 001 € × 0.69x
Estimation 1 611 297 €
317 219€ - 8 176 745€
Net Income Multiple 20%
1 724 185 € × 2.9x
Estimation 4 965 028 €
1 260 735€ - 18 315 823€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 85 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 CENTRALE BIOGAZ DU CHALONNAIS

What is the revenue of CENTRALE BIOGAZ DU CHALONNAIS ?

The revenue of CENTRALE BIOGAZ DU CHALONNAIS in 2024 is 2.3 M€.

Is CENTRALE BIOGAZ DU CHALONNAIS profitable?

Yes, CENTRALE BIOGAZ DU CHALONNAIS generated a net profit of 1.7 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of CENTRALE BIOGAZ DU CHALONNAIS ?

The headquarters of CENTRALE BIOGAZ DU CHALONNAIS is located in BOIS-GUILLAUME (76230), in the department Seine-Maritime.

Where to find the tax return of CENTRALE BIOGAZ DU CHALONNAIS ?

The tax return of CENTRALE BIOGAZ DU CHALONNAIS 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 CENTRALE BIOGAZ DU CHALONNAIS operate?

CENTRALE BIOGAZ DU CHALONNAIS operates in the sector Production d'électricité (NAF code 35.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.