CEPAG : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CEPAG is a French company founded 20 years ago, specialized in the sector Autres commerces de détail en magasin non spécialisé. Based in PARIS (75017), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 11 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 - CEPAG (SIREN 489967844)
Indicator 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 11 128 € 8 842 € 9 274 € 16 541 € 19 335 € 20 507 €
Net income 392 € 1 009 € 3 406 € 4 530 € 6 465 € 8 463 €
EBITDA 613 € 1 629 € 3 566 € 5 329 € 7 604 € 10 424 €
Net margin 3.5% 11.4% 36.7% 27.4% 33.4% 41.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, CEPAG achieves revenue of 11 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2017-2022 (CAGR: -11.5%). Vs 2021, growth of +26% (9 k€ -> 11 k€). After deducting consumption (7 k€), gross margin stands at 4 k€, i.e. a rate of 39%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 613 €, representing 5.5% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+26%), EBITDA varies by -62%, reducing margin by 12.9 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 392 €, i.e. 3.5% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2022) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

11 128 €

Gross margin (2022) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

4 286 €

EBITDA (2022) ?
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

613 €

EBIT (2022) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

461 €

Net income (2022) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

392 €

EBITDA margin (2022) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

5.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 1%. 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 81%. 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 0.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 4.8% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2022) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.546%

Financial autonomy (2022) ?
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

80.52%

Cash flow / Revenue (2022) ?
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

4.826%

Repayment capacity (2022) ?
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

0.056

Solvency indicators evolution
CEPAG

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.55 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: -35.11
Med: 12.17
Q3: 94.36
Good +17 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the debt ratio of CEPAG (0.55) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
80.52% 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0%
Med: 19.75%
Q3: 46.72%
Excellent

In 2022, the financial autonomy of CEPAG (80.5%) 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
0.06 years 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: -0.64 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.74 years
Average

In 2022, the repayment capacity of CEPAG (0.06) 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 512.75. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2022) ?
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

512.749

Interest coverage (2022) ?
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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
512.75 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 93.07
Med: 155.56
Q3: 269.07
Excellent

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of CEPAG (512.75) 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
0.0x 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.1x
Q3: 2.53x
Average

In 2022, the interest coverage of CEPAG (0.0x) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

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: 217 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 98 days. The gap of 119 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Inventory turnover is 21 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 259 days of revenue, i.e. 8 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-22%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2022) ?
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

7 993 €

Customer credit (2022) ?
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

217 j

Supplier credit (2022) ?
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

98 j

Inventory turnover (2022) ?
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

21 j

WCR in days of revenue (2022) ?
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

259 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CEPAG

Positioning of CEPAG in its sector

Comparison with sector Autres commerces de détail en magasin non spécialisé

Valuation estimate

Based on 185 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of CEPAG is estimated at 2 212 € (range 922€ - 5 380€). With an EBITDA of 613€, the sector multiple of 3.3x is applied. 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.

Estimated enterprise value 2022
185 transactions
0k€ 2k€ 5k€
2 212 € Range: 922€ - 5 380€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
613 € × 3.3x
Estimation 2 032 €
644€ - 3 748€
Revenue Multiple 30%
11 128 € × 0.28x
Estimation 3 115 €
1 627€ - 9 450€
Net Income Multiple 20%
392 € × 3.3x
Estimation 1 309 €
563€ - 3 359€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 185 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 CEPAG

What is the revenue of CEPAG ?

The revenue of CEPAG in 2022 is 11 k€.

Is CEPAG profitable?

Yes, CEPAG generated a net profit of 392€ in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of CEPAG ?

The headquarters of CEPAG is located in PARIS (75017), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of CEPAG ?

The tax return of CEPAG 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 CEPAG operate?

CEPAG operates in the sector Autres commerces de détail en magasin non spécialisé (NAF code 47.19B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.