CENTRALE EOLIENNE BIESLES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CENTRALE EOLIENNE BIESLES is a French company founded 21 years ago, specialized in the sector Production d'électricité. Based in PUTEAUX (92800), this company of category ETI shows in 2023 a revenue of 3.2 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

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

Financial history - CENTRALE EOLIENNE BIESLES (SIREN 479677668)
Indicator 2023 2022 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 3 212 366 € 2 519 935 € 2 833 773 € 2 732 158 € 2 478 578 € 2 277 692 € 2 221 614 €
Net income 1 398 336 € 418 100 € 1 090 881 € 831 469 € 360 871 € 32 550 € -251 974 €
EBITDA 2 572 765 € 1 550 035 € 2 227 670 € 2 183 035 € 1 889 913 € 1 724 243 € 1 683 798 €
Net margin 43.5% 16.6% 38.5% 30.4% 14.6% 1.4% -11.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, CENTRALE EOLIENNE BIESLES achieves revenue of 3.2 M€. Over the period 2016-2023, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +5.4%. Vs 2022, growth of +27% (2.5 M€ -> 3.2 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 3.2 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 2.6 M€, representing 80.1% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +18.6 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 1.4 M€, i.e. 43.5% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

3 212 366 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

3 212 366 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

2 572 765 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

1 495 279 €

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

1 398 336 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

80.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 101%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 45%. 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 2.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 62.4% 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 (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

100.759%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

45.02%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

62.414%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

2.349

Asset age ratio (2023) ?
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

27.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
100.76 2023
2020
2022
2023
Q1: -242.24
Med: 0.0
Q3: 190.04
Average -9 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the debt ratio of CENTRALE EOLIENNE BIESLES (100.76) 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
45.02% 2023
2020
2022
2023
Q1: -6.3%
Med: 6.35%
Q3: 49.74%
Good +12 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the financial autonomy of CENTRALE EOLIENNE BIESLES (45.0%) 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.

Repayment capacity
2.35 years 2023
2020
2022
2023
Q1: -3.51 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 6.0 years
Average

In 2023, the repayment capacity of CENTRALE EOLIENNE BIESLES (2.35) 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 856.85. 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 7.1x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

856.848

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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

7.145

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
856.85 2023
2020
2022
2023
Q1: 87.04
Med: 274.98
Q3: 887.78
Good

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of CENTRALE EOLIENNE BIESLES (856.85) 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
7.14x 2023
2020
2022
2023
Q1: -3.13x
Med: 0.15x
Q3: 16.93x
Good -14 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the interest coverage of CENTRALE EOLIENNE BIESLES (7.1x) 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: 106 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 361 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 255 days of the operating cycle (retail model). WCR is negative (-1 days): operations structurally generate cash. Over 2016-2023, WCR increased by +100%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

-6 682 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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

106 j

Supplier credit (2023) ?
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

361 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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 (2023) ?
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

-1 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CENTRALE EOLIENNE BIESLES 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 EOLIENNE BIESLES is estimated at 4 584 695 € (range 677 312€ - 18 033 422€). With an EBITDA of 2 572 765€, 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 2023
85 tx
677k€ 4584k€ 18033k€
4 584 695 € Range: 677 312€ - 18 033 422€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
2 572 765 € × 2.4x
Estimation 6 225 244 €
683 114€ - 23 358 241€
Revenue Multiple 30%
3 212 366 € × 0.69x
Estimation 2 222 445 €
437 536€ - 11 278 096€
Net Income Multiple 20%
1 398 336 € × 2.9x
Estimation 4 026 701 €
1 022 472€ - 14 854 366€
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 EOLIENNE BIESLES

What is the revenue of CENTRALE EOLIENNE BIESLES ?

The revenue of CENTRALE EOLIENNE BIESLES in 2023 is 3.2 M€.

Is CENTRALE EOLIENNE BIESLES profitable?

Yes, CENTRALE EOLIENNE BIESLES generated a net profit of 1.4 M€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of CENTRALE EOLIENNE BIESLES ?

The headquarters of CENTRALE EOLIENNE BIESLES is located in PUTEAUX (92800), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.

Where to find the tax return of CENTRALE EOLIENNE BIESLES ?

The tax return of CENTRALE EOLIENNE BIESLES 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 EOLIENNE BIESLES operate?

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