C.E.P.E DU COTENTIN : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

C.E.P.E DU COTENTIN is a French company founded 26 years ago, specialized in the sector Production d'électricité. Based in EPINAL (88000), 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 - C.E.P.E DU COTENTIN (SIREN 428706261)
Indicator 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue N/C 1 291 786 € 1 035 891 € 1 080 553 €
Net income 520 439 € 470 679 € 398 252 € 107 756 €
EBITDA N/C 832 906 € 657 132 € 140 323 €
Net margin N/C 36.4% 38.4% 10.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2019, C.E.P.E DU COTENTIN generates positive net income of 520 k€. Net income represents the final profit after all expenses (operating, financial, exceptional) and corporate tax. Change over 2016-2019: 108 k€ -> 520 k€.

Net income (2019) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

520 439 €

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 4%. 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 91%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

Debt ratio (2019) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

4.265%

Financial autonomy (2019) ?
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

90.626%

Asset age ratio (2019) ?
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

62.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
4.26 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: -178.71
Med: 2.97
Q3: 345.05
Average

In 2019, the debt ratio of C.E.P.E DU COTENTIN (4.26) 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
90.63% 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: -4.11%
Med: 10.74%
Q3: 56.49%
Excellent

In 2019, the financial autonomy of C.E.P.E DU COTENTIN (90.6%) 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
0.13 years 2018
2017
2018
Q1: -0.35 years
Med: 1.86 years
Q3: 8.67 years
Good

In 2018, the repayment capacity of C.E.P.E DU COTENTIN (0.13) 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 977.89. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2019) ?
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

977.887

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
977.89 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 81.48
Med: 304.5
Q3: 926.84
Excellent +42 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the liquidity ratio of C.E.P.E DU COTENTIN (977.89) 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
0.43x 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 4.67x
Q3: 21.18x
Average

In 2018, the interest coverage of C.E.P.E DU COTENTIN (0.4x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 172 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 172 days of the operating cycle (retail model).

Operating WCR (2019) ?
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

0 €

Customer credit (2019) ?
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

0 j

Supplier credit (2019) ?
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

172 j

Inventory turnover (2019) ?
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 and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of C.E.P.E DU COTENTIN in its sector

Comparison with sector Production d'électricité

Valuation estimate

Based on 85 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of C.E.P.E DU COTENTIN is estimated at 1 498 675 € (range 380 548€ - 5 528 564€). 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 2019
85 tx
380k€ 1498k€ 5528k€
1 498 675 € Range: 380 548€ - 5 528 564€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Net Income Multiple
520 439 € × 2.9x = 1 498 676 €
Range: 380 548€ - 5 528 565€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 85 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 C.E.P.E DU COTENTIN

What is the revenue of C.E.P.E DU COTENTIN ?

The revenue of C.E.P.E DU COTENTIN in 2018 is 1.3 M€.

Is C.E.P.E DU COTENTIN profitable?

Yes, C.E.P.E DU COTENTIN generated a net profit of 520 k€ in 2019.

Where is the headquarters of C.E.P.E DU COTENTIN ?

The headquarters of C.E.P.E DU COTENTIN is located in EPINAL (88000), in the department Vosges.

Where to find the tax return of C.E.P.E DU COTENTIN ?

The tax return of C.E.P.E DU COTENTIN 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 C.E.P.E DU COTENTIN operate?

C.E.P.E DU COTENTIN operates in the sector Production d'électricité (NAF code 35.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.