CEPIA : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CEPIA is a French company founded 17 years ago, specialized in the sector Supermarchés. Based in COURPIERE (63120), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 3.1 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-25

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - CEPIA (SIREN 512032582)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2017 2016
Revenue 3 085 901 € 3 171 921 € 3 011 753 € 3 029 544 € 2 973 497 € 2 453 957 € 2 268 344 € 2 125 065 €
Net income 80 725 € 74 346 € 84 307 € 93 568 € 152 023 € 91 146 € 80 876 € 56 836 €
EBITDA 111 752 € 95 135 € 124 621 € 133 868 € 213 413 € 133 399 € 109 077 € 96 237 €
Net margin 2.6% 2.3% 2.8% 3.1% 5.1% 3.7% 3.6% 2.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, CEPIA achieves revenue of 3.1 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 8 years (CAGR: +4.8%). Slight decline of -3% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (2.4 M€), gross margin stands at 657 k€, i.e. a rate of 21%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 112 k€, representing 3.6% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 81 k€, i.e. 2.6% 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

3 085 901 €

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

657 352 €

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

111 752 €

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

86 948 €

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

80 725 €

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

3.6%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 159%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 31%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 4.9 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 3.4% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

159.358%

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

31.462%

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

3.376%

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

4.869

Asset age ratio (2024) ?
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

60.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
CEPIA

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
159.36 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 1.08
Med: 38.44
Q3: 110.68
Average +40 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of CEPIA (159.36) 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
31.46% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 14.11%
Med: 31.97%
Q3: 48.09%
Average -29 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of CEPIA (31.5%) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Repayment capacity
4.87 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.94 years
Q3: 3.03 years
Average +41 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of CEPIA (4.87) 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 307.91. 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 5.8x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

307.912

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

5.802

Liquidity indicators evolution
CEPIA

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
307.91 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 106.0
Med: 141.72
Q3: 201.57
Excellent

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CEPIA (307.91) 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
5.8x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.64x
Q3: 7.03x
Good +11 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of CEPIA (5.8x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 15 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 15 days. Inventory turnover is 32 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 33 days of revenue, i.e. 281 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +133%, requiring additional financing.

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

280 848 €

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

0 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

15 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

32 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

33 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CEPIA

Positioning of CEPIA in its sector

Comparison with sector Supermarchés

Valuation estimate

Based on 551 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of CEPIA is estimated at 571 083 € (range 250 227€ - 1 166 015€). With an EBITDA of 111 752€, the sector multiple of 4.7x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.23x (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 2024
551 transactions
250k€ 571k€ 1166k€
571 083 € Range: 250 227€ - 1 166 015€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
111 752 € × 4.7x
Estimation 528 356 €
184 138€ - 1 125 398€
Revenue Multiple 30%
3 085 901 € × 0.23x
Estimation 709 500 €
385 762€ - 1 303 032€
Net Income Multiple 20%
80 725 € × 5.8x
Estimation 470 279 €
212 148€ - 1 062 034€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 551 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 CEPIA

What is the revenue of CEPIA ?

The revenue of CEPIA in 2024 is 3.1 M€.

Is CEPIA profitable?

Yes, CEPIA generated a net profit of 81 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of CEPIA ?

The headquarters of CEPIA is located in COURPIERE (63120), in the department Puy-de-Dome.

Where to find the tax return of CEPIA ?

The tax return of CEPIA 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 CEPIA operate?

CEPIA operates in the sector Supermarchés (NAF code 47.11D). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.