CENTREVILLE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CENTREVILLE is a French company founded 44 years ago, specialized in the sector Post-production de films cinématographiques, de vidéo et de programmes de télévision. Based in PARIS (75015), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 7.0 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 - CENTREVILLE (SIREN 323766378)
Indicator 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 7 034 742 € 7 888 179 € 7 449 057 €
Net income 669 827 € 1 007 340 € 990 272 €
EBITDA 1 265 305 € 1 814 620 € 1 805 105 €
Net margin 9.5% 12.8% 13.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, CENTREVILLE achieves revenue of 7.0 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -2.8%). Significant drop of -11% vs 2017. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 7.0 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 1.3 M€, representing 18.0% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-11%), EBITDA varies by -30%, reducing margin by 5.0 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 670 k€, i.e. 9.5% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2018) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

7 034 742 €

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

7 034 742 €

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

1 265 305 €

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

915 640 €

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

669 827 €

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

18.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 12%. 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 71%. 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 0.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 14.1% 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 (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

11.608%

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

70.572%

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

14.094%

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

0.441

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

13.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
CENTREVILLE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
11.61 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0
Med: 4.97
Q3: 42.03
Average -19 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the debt ratio of CENTREVILLE (11.61) 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
70.57% 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 9.49%
Med: 37.07%
Q3: 64.89%
Excellent +9 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the financial autonomy of CENTREVILLE (70.6%) 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
0.44 years 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.73 years
Average -9 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the repayment capacity of CENTREVILLE (0.44) 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 425.32. 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 0.2x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

425.317

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

0.172

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
425.32 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 114.31
Med: 191.55
Q3: 325.83
Excellent

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of CENTREVILLE (425.32) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
0.17x 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.48x
Good

In 2018, the interest coverage of CENTREVILLE (0.2x) 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: 71 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 26 days. The gap of 45 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 88 days of revenue, i.e. 1.7 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2018, WCR increased by +65%, requiring additional financing.

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

1 710 146 €

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

71 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

26 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

88 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CENTREVILLE

Positioning of CENTREVILLE in its sector

Comparison with sector Post-production de films cinématographiques, de vidéo et de programmes de télévision

Valuation estimate

Based on 88 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of CENTREVILLE is estimated at 1 804 080 € (range 972 149€ - 4 447 357€). With an EBITDA of 1 265 305€, the sector multiple of 1.4x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.32x (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
88 tx
972k€ 1804k€ 4447k€
1 804 080 € Range: 972 149€ - 4 447 357€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 265 305 € × 1.4x
Estimation 1 811 790 €
711 009€ - 4 816 202€
Revenue Multiple 30%
7 034 742 € × 0.32x
Estimation 2 269 448 €
1 677 490€ - 4 870 438€
Net Income Multiple 20%
669 827 € × 1.6x
Estimation 1 086 758 €
566 989€ - 2 890 622€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 88 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 CENTREVILLE

What is the revenue of CENTREVILLE ?

The revenue of CENTREVILLE in 2018 is 7.0 M€.

Is CENTREVILLE profitable?

Yes, CENTREVILLE generated a net profit of 670 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of CENTREVILLE ?

The headquarters of CENTREVILLE is located in PARIS (75015), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of CENTREVILLE ?

The tax return of CENTREVILLE 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 CENTREVILLE operate?

CENTREVILLE operates in the sector Post-production de films cinématographiques, de vidéo et de programmes de télévision (NAF code 59.12Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.