CENTRALE HYDRO-ELECTR CHAPITRE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CENTRALE HYDRO-ELECTR CHAPITRE is a French company founded 40 years ago, specialized in the sector Production d'électricité. Based in PUYGOUZON (81120), this company of category PME shows in 2025 a revenue of 546 k€. 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 HYDRO-ELECTR CHAPITRE (SIREN 334428299)
Indicator 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020
Revenue 545 646 € 443 564 € 378 013 € 602 601 € 364 664 € 443 969 €
Net income -30 163 € -124 476 € -145 954 € 174 553 € 129 316 € 155 669 €
EBITDA 95 523 € 45 191 € 17 787 € 325 008 € 245 129 € 265 129 €
Net margin -5.5% -28.1% -38.6% 29.0% 35.5% 35.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2025, CENTRALE HYDRO-ELECTR CHAPITRE achieves revenue of 546 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 6 years (CAGR: +4.2%). Vs 2024, growth of +23% (444 k€ -> 546 k€). After deducting consumption (2 k€), gross margin stands at 543 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 96 k€, representing 17.5% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +7.3 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Net income is negative at -30 k€ (-5.5% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2025) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

545 646 €

Gross margin (2025) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

543 344 €

EBITDA (2025) ?
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

95 523 €

EBIT (2025) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-45 355 €

Net income (2025) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-30 163 €

EBITDA margin (2025) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

17.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 79%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 49%. 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 2.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 20.1% 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 (2025) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

79.053%

Financial autonomy (2025) ?
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

49.031%

Cash flow / Revenue (2025) ?
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

20.068%

Repayment capacity (2025) ?
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

2.594

Asset age ratio (2025) ?
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

13.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
79.05 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: -126.53
Med: 0.0
Q3: 124.14
Average +6 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the debt ratio of CENTRALE HYDRO-ELECTR CHA... (79.05) 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
49.03% 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: -20.57%
Med: 0.83%
Q3: 46.71%
Excellent

In 2025, the financial autonomy of CENTRALE HYDRO-ELECTR CHA... (49.0%) 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
2.59 years 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: -4.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 5.02 years
Average -12 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the repayment capacity of CENTRALE HYDRO-ELECTR CHA... (2.59) 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 694.66. 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 9.2x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2025) ?
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

694.661

Interest coverage (2025) ?
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

9.221

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
694.66 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 85.35
Med: 307.41
Q3: 965.74
Good +7 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the liquidity ratio of CENTRALE HYDRO-ELECTR CHA... (694.66) 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
9.22x 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 11.58x
Good -5 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the interest coverage of CENTRALE HYDRO-ELECTR CHA... (9.2x) 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: 54 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 45 days. The company must finance 9 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 112 days of revenue, i.e. 170 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2020-2025, WCR increased by +310%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2025) ?
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

169 669 €

Customer credit (2025) ?
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

54 j

Supplier credit (2025) ?
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

45 j

Inventory turnover (2025) ?
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 (2025) ?
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

112 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CENTRALE HYDRO-ELECTR CHAPITRE 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 HYDRO-ELECTR CHAPITRE is estimated at 286 021 € (range 43 721€ - 1 260 413€). With an EBITDA of 95 523€, 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 2025
85 tx
43k€ 286k€ 1260k€
286 021 € Range: 43 721€ - 1 260 413€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
95 523 € × 2.4x
Estimation 231 134 €
25 363€ - 867 257€
Revenue Multiple 30%
545 646 € × 0.69x
Estimation 377 500 €
74 319€ - 1 915 675€
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 HYDRO-ELECTR CHAPITRE

What is the revenue of CENTRALE HYDRO-ELECTR CHAPITRE ?

The revenue of CENTRALE HYDRO-ELECTR CHAPITRE in 2025 is 546 k€.

Is CENTRALE HYDRO-ELECTR CHAPITRE profitable?

CENTRALE HYDRO-ELECTR CHAPITRE recorded a net loss in 2025.

Where is the headquarters of CENTRALE HYDRO-ELECTR CHAPITRE ?

The headquarters of CENTRALE HYDRO-ELECTR CHAPITRE is located in PUYGOUZON (81120), in the department Tarn.

Where to find the tax return of CENTRALE HYDRO-ELECTR CHAPITRE ?

The tax return of CENTRALE HYDRO-ELECTR CHAPITRE 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 HYDRO-ELECTR CHAPITRE operate?

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