CENTRALE DU VAL D'AMOUR : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CENTRALE DU VAL D'AMOUR is a French company founded 34 years ago, specialized in the sector Production d'électricité. Based in CHAMPAGNE-SUR-LOUE (39600), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 158 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 - CENTRALE DU VAL D'AMOUR (SIREN 384821922)
Indicator 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 158 418 € 131 057 € 120 711 €
Net income -2 950 € 7 559 € 24 501 €
EBITDA 11 138 € 21 055 € 29 693 €
Net margin -1.9% 5.8% 20.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, CENTRALE DU VAL D'AMOUR achieves revenue of 158 k€. Over the period 2016-2018, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +14.6%. Vs 2017, growth of +21% (131 k€ -> 158 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 158 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 11 k€, representing 7.0% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+21%), EBITDA varies by -47%, reducing margin by 9.0 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Net income is negative at -3 k€ (-1.9% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2018) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

158 418 €

Gross margin (2018) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

158 418 €

EBITDA (2018) ?
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

11 138 €

EBIT (2018) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-25 202 €

Net income (2018) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-2 950 €

EBITDA margin (2018) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

7.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 14%. 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 80%. 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 11.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 4.6% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2018) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

13.67%

Financial autonomy (2018) ?
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

80.295%

Cash flow / Revenue (2018) ?
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

4.583%

Repayment capacity (2018) ?
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

11.033

Asset age ratio (2018) ?
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

49.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
CENTRALE DU VAL D'AMOUR

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
13.67 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: -152.55
Med: 3.93
Q3: 381.49
Average

In 2018, the debt ratio of CENTRALE DU VAL D'AMOUR (13.67) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Financial autonomy
80.3% 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: -3.15%
Med: 11.82%
Q3: 59.0%
Excellent

In 2018, the financial autonomy of CENTRALE DU VAL D'AMOUR (80.3%) 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
11.03 years 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: -0.35 years
Med: 1.86 years
Q3: 8.67 years
Average +20 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the repayment capacity of CENTRALE DU VAL D'AMOUR (11.03) 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 112.60. 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 15.7x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2018) ?
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

112.597

Interest coverage (2018) ?
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

15.703

Liquidity indicators evolution
CENTRALE DU VAL D'AMOUR

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
112.6 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 81.75
Med: 269.0
Q3: 917.7
Average

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of CENTRALE DU VAL D'AMOUR (112.60) 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
15.7x 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 4.67x
Q3: 21.18x
Good +15 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the interest coverage of CENTRALE DU VAL D'AMOUR (15.7x) 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: 32 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 138 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 106 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 98 days of revenue, i.e. 43 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2018, WCR increased by +650%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2018) ?
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

43 063 €

Customer credit (2018) ?
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

32 j

Supplier credit (2018) ?
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

138 j

Inventory turnover (2018) ?
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 (2018) ?
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

98 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CENTRALE DU VAL D'AMOUR

Positioning of CENTRALE DU VAL D'AMOUR 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 DU VAL D'AMOUR is estimated at 57 943 € (range 9 939€ - 271 768€). With an EBITDA of 11 138€, 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 2018
85 tx
9k€ 57k€ 271k€
57 943 € Range: 9 939€ - 271 768€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
11 138 € × 2.4x
Estimation 26 950 €
2 957€ - 101 122€
Revenue Multiple 30%
158 418 € × 0.69x
Estimation 109 600 €
21 577€ - 556 180€
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 DU VAL D'AMOUR

What is the revenue of CENTRALE DU VAL D'AMOUR ?

The revenue of CENTRALE DU VAL D'AMOUR in 2018 is 158 k€.

Is CENTRALE DU VAL D'AMOUR profitable?

CENTRALE DU VAL D'AMOUR recorded a net loss in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of CENTRALE DU VAL D'AMOUR ?

The headquarters of CENTRALE DU VAL D'AMOUR is located in CHAMPAGNE-SUR-LOUE (39600), in the department Jura.

Where to find the tax return of CENTRALE DU VAL D'AMOUR ?

The tax return of CENTRALE DU VAL D'AMOUR 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 DU VAL D'AMOUR operate?

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