CENTRE EPSILON : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CENTRE EPSILON is a French company founded 22 years ago, specialized in the sector Enseignement post-secondaire non supérieur. Based in PARIS (75010), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 1.3 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 - CENTRE EPSILON (SIREN 451307797)
Indicator 2018 2017 2017 2016
Revenue 1 325 619 € 239 456 € 1 590 316 € 1 954 510 €
Net income -2 110 182 € -57 977 € 120 554 € 228 750 €
EBITDA -632 876 € -47 159 € 119 847 € 252 899 €
Net margin -159.2% -24.2% 7.6% 11.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, CENTRE EPSILON achieves revenue of 1.3 M€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2018 (CAGR: -17.6%). Vs 2017, growth of +454% (239 k€ -> 1.3 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 1.3 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 -633 k€, representing -47.7% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+454%), EBITDA varies by -1242%, reducing margin by 28.0 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -2.1 M€ (-159.2% 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

1 325 619 €

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

1 325 619 €

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

-632 876 €

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

-2 101 966 €

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

-2 110 182 €

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

-47.7%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 -78%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

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

0.0%

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

-78.333%

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

-48.272%

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

0.0

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

13.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
CENTRE EPSILON

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2018
2017
2017
2018
Q1: -41.68
Med: -3.39
Q3: 0.39
Average +22 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the debt ratio of CENTRE EPSILON (0.00) 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
-78.33% 2018
2017
2017
2018
Q1: -61.17%
Med: 1.89%
Q3: 43.11%
Watch -73 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the financial autonomy of CENTRE EPSILON (-78.3%) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. Low autonomy may limit investment capacity and increase vulnerability.

Repayment capacity
0.0 years 2018
2017
2017
2018
Q1: -0.73 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.01 years
Good +25 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the repayment capacity of CENTRE EPSILON (0.00) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 96.45. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

96.452

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

-1.125

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
96.45 2018
2017
2017
2018
Q1: 87.84
Med: 133.69
Q3: 203.32
Average

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of CENTRE EPSILON (96.45) 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
-1.12x 2018
2017
2017
2018
Q1: -6.92x
Med: -1.12x
Q3: -0.46x
Good +48 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the interest coverage of CENTRE EPSILON (-1.1x) 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: 151 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 13 days. The gap of 138 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. WCR is negative (-229 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-6748%), freeing up cash.

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

-843 266 €

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

151 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

13 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

-229 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CENTRE EPSILON

Positioning of CENTRE EPSILON in its sector

Comparison with sector Enseignement post-secondaire non supérieur

Valuation estimate

Based on 55 transactions of similar company sales in 2018, the value of CENTRE EPSILON is estimated at 365 797 € (range 271 877€ - 588 869€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.28x (conservative valuation). 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
55 tx
271k€ 365k€ 588k€
365 797 € Range: 271 877€ - 588 869€
Section année 2018 Aggregated at NAF section level

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
1 325 619 € × 0.28x = 365 797 €
Range: 271 877€ - 588 870€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 55 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 CENTRE EPSILON

What is the revenue of CENTRE EPSILON ?

The revenue of CENTRE EPSILON in 2018 is 1.3 M€.

Is CENTRE EPSILON profitable?

CENTRE EPSILON recorded a net loss in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of CENTRE EPSILON ?

The headquarters of CENTRE EPSILON is located in PARIS (75010), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of CENTRE EPSILON ?

The tax return of CENTRE EPSILON 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 CENTRE EPSILON operate?

CENTRE EPSILON operates in the sector Enseignement post-secondaire non supérieur (NAF code 85.41Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.