CENTRALE TECHNIQUE APPROVISIO INDUSTRIEL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CENTRALE TECHNIQUE APPROVISIO INDUSTRIEL is a French company founded 42 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de fournitures et équipements industriels divers. Based in ARGENTEUIL (95100), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 19.4 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 TECHNIQUE APPROVISIO INDUSTRIEL (SIREN 712000017)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 19 409 297 € 18 009 982 € 11 824 848 € 11 283 165 € 12 216 035 € 12 530 313 € 12 747 091 € 14 230 380 €
Net income 413 383 € 239 175 € 66 897 € 42 976 € 353 963 € 112 404 € 185 394 € 340 038 €
EBITDA 655 166 € 638 047 € 206 250 € 232 168 € 706 069 € 184 834 € 335 503 € 321 625 €
Net margin 2.1% 1.3% 0.6% 0.4% 2.9% 0.9% 1.5% 2.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, CENTRALE TECHNIQUE APPROVISIO INDUSTRIEL achieves revenue of 19.4 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 8 years (CAGR: +4.5%). Vs 2022: +8%. After deducting consumption (15.9 M€), gross margin stands at 3.5 M€, i.e. a rate of 18%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 655 k€, representing 3.4% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 413 k€, i.e. 2.1% 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

19 409 297 €

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

3 529 107 €

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

655 166 €

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

576 474 €

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

413 383 €

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

3.4%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 25%. 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 29%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 2.5% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

24.911%

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

29.264%

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

2.54%

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

1.249

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

68.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
24.91 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.06
Med: 12.08
Q3: 50.22
Average -7 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the debt ratio of CENTRALE TECHNIQUE APPROV... (24.91) 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
29.26% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 25.49%
Med: 45.96%
Q3: 64.14%
Average

In 2023, the financial autonomy of CENTRALE TECHNIQUE APPROV... (29.3%) 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
1.25 years 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.1 years
Q3: 1.57 years
Average -6 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the repayment capacity of CENTRALE TECHNIQUE APPROV... (1.25) 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 122.32. 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 1.8x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

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

122.318

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

1.75

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
122.32 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 167.11
Med: 236.7
Q3: 364.74
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In 2023, the liquidity ratio of CENTRALE TECHNIQUE APPROV... (122.32) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
1.75x 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.66x
Q3: 4.43x
Good -18 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the interest coverage of CENTRALE TECHNIQUE APPROV... (1.8x) 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: 84 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 100 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 16 days. Overall, WCR represents 102 days of revenue, i.e. 5.5 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2023, WCR increased by +63%, 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

5 523 498 €

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

84 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

100 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

102 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CENTRALE TECHNIQUE APPROVISIO INDUSTRIEL in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de fournitures et équipements industriels divers

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (32 transactions). This range of 671 043€ to 2 225 067€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2023
Indicative
671k€ 1513k€ 2225k€
1 513 905 € Range: 671 043€ - 2 225 067€
NAF 5 année 2023

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 32 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 TECHNIQUE APPROVISIO INDUSTRIEL

What is the revenue of CENTRALE TECHNIQUE APPROVISIO INDUSTRIEL ?

The revenue of CENTRALE TECHNIQUE APPROVISIO INDUSTRIEL in 2023 is 19.4 M€.

Is CENTRALE TECHNIQUE APPROVISIO INDUSTRIEL profitable?

Yes, CENTRALE TECHNIQUE APPROVISIO INDUSTRIEL generated a net profit of 413 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of CENTRALE TECHNIQUE APPROVISIO INDUSTRIEL ?

The headquarters of CENTRALE TECHNIQUE APPROVISIO INDUSTRIEL is located in ARGENTEUIL (95100), in the department Val-d'Oise.

Where to find the tax return of CENTRALE TECHNIQUE APPROVISIO INDUSTRIEL ?

The tax return of CENTRALE TECHNIQUE APPROVISIO INDUSTRIEL 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 TECHNIQUE APPROVISIO INDUSTRIEL operate?

CENTRALE TECHNIQUE APPROVISIO INDUSTRIEL operates in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de fournitures et équipements industriels divers (NAF code 46.69B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.