CERCLE ENTREPRISE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
CERCLE ENTREPRISE is a French company
founded 50 years ago,
specialized in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques.
Based in PARAY-LE-MONIAL (71600),
this company of category ETI
shows in 2024 a revenue of 15.4 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
Financial history - CERCLE ENTREPRISE (SIREN 305824476)
Indicator
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
Revenue
15 374 341 €
13 938 778 €
11 376 168 €
13 500 730 €
12 708 391 €
16 421 630 €
15 434 104 €
13 261 942 €
11 288 322 €
Net income
560 766 €
-511 583 €
-542 168 €
141 598 €
174 996 €
336 439 €
292 983 €
238 428 €
102 711 €
EBITDA
749 660 €
-248 882 €
-486 032 €
458 231 €
389 446 €
625 601 €
492 673 €
446 578 €
213 667 €
Net margin
3.6%
-3.7%
-4.8%
1.0%
1.4%
2.0%
1.9%
1.8%
0.9%
Revenue and income statement
In 2024, CERCLE ENTREPRISE achieves revenue of 15.4 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +3.9%). Vs 2023, growth of +10% (13.9 M€ -> 15.4 M€). After deducting consumption (-166 k€), gross margin stands at 15.5 M€, i.e. a rate of 101%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 750 k€, representing 4.9% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +6.7 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 561 k€, i.e. 3.6% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2024)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
15 374 341 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
15 540 135 €
EBITDA (2024)
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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
749 660 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
667 734 €
Net income (2024)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
560 766 €
EBITDA margin (2024)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
4.9%
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Assets
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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 -5%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Cash flow represents 4.2% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.
Debt ratio (2024)
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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)
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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
-4.758%
Cash flow / Revenue (2024)
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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
4.178%
Repayment capacity (2024)
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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
Asset age ratio (2024)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Debt ratio
26.066
43.072
8.714
18.943
42.047
18.397
-6.601
-0.759
0.0
Financial autonomy
3.623
4.26
4.877
5.635
3.683
3.714
-3.935
-8.728
-4.758
Repayment capacity
0.672
0.632
0.126
0.278
0.954
0.292
-0.038
-0.013
0.0
Cash flow / Revenue
0.922%
2.078%
2.049%
2.083%
1.18%
1.434%
-5.768%
-3.681%
4.178%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
0.02024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 8.25
Q3: 42.9
Excellent
In 2024, the debt ratio of CERCLE ENTREPRISE (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
-4.76%2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 11.27%
Med: 37.87%
Q3: 61.33%
Average
In 2024, the financial autonomy of CERCLE ENTREPRISE (-4.8%) 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
0.0 years2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.9 years
Excellent
In 2024, the repayment capacity of CERCLE ENTREPRISE (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 242.37. 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 0.0x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.
Liquidity ratio (2024)
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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
242.374
Interest coverage (2024)
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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
0.001
Liquidity indicators evolution CERCLE ENTREPRISE
Visualisation créée via abddaf.fr Sources : INPI & BCE - Retraitements : Ministère de l'économie
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
151.302
190.714
195.713
193.237
202.88
193.137
224.538
243.692
242.374
Interest coverage
1.624
0.418
0.097
0.068
0.153
0.258
-0.185
-0.029
0.001
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
242.372024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 148.97
Med: 229.92
Q3: 405.25
Good
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CERCLE ENTREPRISE (242.37) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.
Interest coverage
0.0x2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.05x
Good+25 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the interest coverage of CERCLE ENTREPRISE (0.0x) 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: 32 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 51 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 19 days. Inventory turnover is 76 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 27 days of revenue, i.e. 1.2 M€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-46%), freeing up cash.
Operating WCR (2024)
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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
1 165 836 €
Customer credit (2024)
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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
32 j
Supplier credit (2024)
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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
51 j
Inventory turnover (2024)
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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
76 j
WCR in days of revenue (2024)
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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
27 j
WCR and payment terms evolution CERCLE ENTREPRISE
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Operating WCR
2 158 666 €
2 124 298 €
2 058 292 €
2 160 101 €
2 025 972 €
1 513 567 €
1 404 957 €
1 511 800 €
1 165 836 €
Inventory turnover (days)
39
72
63
54
83
65
134
147
76
Customer payment term (days)
102
81
70
59
79
66
68
48
32
Supplier payment term (days)
88
75
70
61
72
67
68
60
51
Positioning of CERCLE ENTREPRISE in its sector
Comparison with sector Ingénierie, études techniques
Valuation estimate
Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (40 transactions).
This range of 793 756€ to 2 987 176€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.
Estimated enterprise value2024
Indicative
793k€1307k€2987k€
1 307 226 €Range: 793 756€ - 2 987 176€
NAF 5 année 2024
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 40 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 CERCLE ENTREPRISE
What is the revenue of CERCLE ENTREPRISE ?
The revenue of CERCLE ENTREPRISE in 2024 is 15.4 M€.
Is CERCLE ENTREPRISE profitable?
Yes, CERCLE ENTREPRISE generated a net profit of 561 k€ in 2024.
Where is the headquarters of CERCLE ENTREPRISE ?
The headquarters of CERCLE ENTREPRISE is located in PARAY-LE-MONIAL (71600), in the department Saone-et-Loire.
Where to find the tax return of CERCLE ENTREPRISE ?
The tax return of CERCLE ENTREPRISE 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 CERCLE ENTREPRISE operate?
CERCLE ENTREPRISE operates in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques (NAF code 71.12B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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