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.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

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

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

15 540 135 €

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

749 660 €

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

667 734 €

Net income (2024) ?
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) ?
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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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) ?
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) ?
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) ?
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) ?
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) ?
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

28.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2024
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 years 2024
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) ?
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) ?
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
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
242.37 2024
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
0.0x 2024
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) ?
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) ?
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) ?
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) ?
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) ?
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
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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 value 2024
Indicative
793k€ 1307k€ 2987k€
1 307 226 € Range: 793 756€ - 2 987 176€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

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.