CENTRE FRANCE COMMUNICATIONS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CENTRE FRANCE COMMUNICATIONS is a French company founded 42 years ago, specialized in the sector Conseil en relations publiques et communication. Based in CLERMONT-FERRAND (63100), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 893 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 - CENTRE FRANCE COMMUNICATIONS (SIREN 330026261)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 892 749 € 789 284 € 1 216 078 € 1 403 718 € 1 696 275 € 6 314 216 € 6 314 216 € 8 655 218 € 9 789 148 €
Net income 296 343 € 55 668 € 198 725 € 3 566 941 € -1 158 895 € -314 554 € -535 744 € -2 611 453 € -123 502 €
EBITDA -58 875 € -85 085 € -71 296 € -157 861 € -677 928 € 1 068 674 € 1 068 674 € 447 376 € 460 468 €
Net margin 33.2% 7.1% 16.3% 254.1% -68.3% -5.0% -8.5% -30.2% -1.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, CENTRE FRANCE COMMUNICATIONS achieves revenue of 893 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2024 (CAGR: -25.9%). Vs 2023, growth of +13% (789 k€ -> 893 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 893 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 -59 k€, representing -6.6% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +4.2 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 296 k€, i.e. 33.2% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

892 749 €

Gross margin (2024) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

892 749 €

EBITDA (2024) ?
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

-58 875 €

EBIT (2024) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-38 932 €

Net income (2024) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

296 343 €

EBITDA margin (2024) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-6.6%

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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 80%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 5.5% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2024) ?
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 (2024) ?
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

79.692%

Cash flow / Revenue (2024) ?
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

5.541%

Repayment capacity (2024) ?
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

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 4.58
Q3: 34.46
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of CENTRE FRANCE COMMUNICATIONS (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
79.69% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.2%
Med: 30.36%
Q3: 62.45%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of CENTRE FRANCE COMMUNICATIONS (79.7%) 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
0.0 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.48 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of CENTRE FRANCE COMMUNICATIONS (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 35.67. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2024) ?
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

35.669

Interest coverage (2024) ?
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

-582.276

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
35.67 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 140.42
Med: 242.49
Q3: 476.09
Watch +8 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CENTRE FRANCE COMMUNICATIONS (35.67) 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
-582.28x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.29x
Watch -9 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of CENTRE FRANCE COMMUNICATIONS (-582.3x) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. Low coverage may indicate fragility to rate or income variations.

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: 20 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 87 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 67 days of the operating cycle (retail model). WCR is negative (-240 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-130%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2024) ?
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

-594 455 €

Customer credit (2024) ?
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

20 j

Supplier credit (2024) ?
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

87 j

Inventory turnover (2024) ?
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 (2024) ?
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

-240 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CENTRE FRANCE COMMUNICATIONS in its sector

Comparison with sector Conseil en relations publiques et communication

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (22 transactions). This range of 165 295€ to 792 651€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
165k€ 530k€ 792k€
530 179 € Range: 165 295€ - 792 651€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 22 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 FRANCE COMMUNICATIONS

What is the revenue of CENTRE FRANCE COMMUNICATIONS ?

The revenue of CENTRE FRANCE COMMUNICATIONS in 2024 is 893 k€.

Is CENTRE FRANCE COMMUNICATIONS profitable?

Yes, CENTRE FRANCE COMMUNICATIONS generated a net profit of 296 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of CENTRE FRANCE COMMUNICATIONS ?

The headquarters of CENTRE FRANCE COMMUNICATIONS is located in CLERMONT-FERRAND (63100), in the department Puy-de-Dome.

Where to find the tax return of CENTRE FRANCE COMMUNICATIONS ?

The tax return of CENTRE FRANCE COMMUNICATIONS 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 FRANCE COMMUNICATIONS operate?

CENTRE FRANCE COMMUNICATIONS operates in the sector Conseil en relations publiques et communication (NAF code 70.21Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.