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CERQUAL is a French company founded 22 years ago, specialized in the sector Analyses, essais et inspections techniques. Based in PARIS (75006), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 25.5 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
| Indicator | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 25 520 162 € | 27 994 605 € | 25 276 000 € | 27 978 098 € | 28 565 958 € | 29 227 772 € | 29 590 158 € | 30 140 190 € |
| Net income | 548 348 € | 429 837 € | -1 426 143 € | 629 414 € | -655 995 € | 1 079 878 € | 1 441 175 € | 1 937 004 € |
| EBITDA | 3 193 722 € | 3 584 631 € | 1 530 271 € | 4 375 080 € | 2 083 267 € | 3 457 163 € | 5 025 419 € | 5 756 221 € |
| Net margin | 2.1% | 1.5% | -5.6% | 2.2% | -2.3% | 3.7% | 4.9% | 6.4% |
In 2023, CERQUAL achieves revenue of 25.5 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -2.3%). Slight decline of -9% vs 2022. After deducting consumption (2 k€), gross margin stands at 25.5 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 3.2 M€, representing 12.5% of revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 548 k€, i.e. 2.1% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
25 520 162 €
25 518 179 €
3 193 722 €
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548 348 €
12.5%
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 33%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 9.3% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.
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16.5%
In 2023, the debt ratio of CERQUAL (1.14) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.
In 2023, the financial autonomy of CERQUAL (33.2%) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.
In 2023, the repayment capacity of CERQUAL (0.04) 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.
The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 133.00. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.
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In 2023, the liquidity ratio of CERQUAL (133.00) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.
In 2023, the interest coverage of CERQUAL (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) measures the cash timing gap between customer collections and supplier/inventory payments. Average customer payment term: 99 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 236 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 137 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 108 days of revenue, i.e. 7.6 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2023, WCR increased by +71%, requiring additional financing.
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Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (38 transactions). This range of 3 192 244€ to 12 073 681€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.
This estimate is based on the analysis of 38 actual transactions of similar company sales (same NAF code) registered with BODACC between 2016 and 2025.
This estimate is provided for information purposes only. A precise valuation requires in-depth analysis (assets, liabilities, prospects, market...).
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The revenue of CERQUAL in 2023 is 25.5 M€.
Yes, CERQUAL generated a net profit of 548 k€ in 2023.
The headquarters of CERQUAL is located in PARIS (75006), in the department Paris.
The tax return of CERQUAL 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).
CERQUAL operates in the sector Analyses, essais et inspections techniques (NAF code 71.20B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.