CESBRON : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CESBRON is a French company founded 24 years ago, specialized in the sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in ORGEVAL (78630), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 472 k€. 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 - CESBRON (SIREN 439320771)
Indicator 2018 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 472 420 € 825 374 € 1 161 918 € 1 077 283 €
Net income 93 821 € 18 072 € -3 986 € -6 225 €
EBITDA -48 505 € 13 330 € 3 482 € -5 752 €
Net margin 19.9% 2.2% -0.3% -0.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, CESBRON achieves revenue of 472 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2015-2018 (CAGR: -24.0%). Significant drop of -43% vs 2017. After deducting consumption (167 k€), gross margin stands at 306 k€, i.e. a rate of 65%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -49 k€, representing -10.3% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-43%), EBITDA varies by -464%, reducing margin by 11.9 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 94 k€, i.e. 19.9% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2018) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

472 420 €

Gross margin (2018) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

305 864 €

EBITDA (2018) ?
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

-48 505 €

EBIT (2018) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-44 313 €

Net income (2018) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

93 821 €

EBITDA margin (2018) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-10.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 15%. 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 47%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. 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 19.9% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. This high level provides strong self-financing capacity.

Debt ratio (2018) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

15.084%

Financial autonomy (2018) ?
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

47.421%

Cash flow / Revenue (2018) ?
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

19.86%

Repayment capacity (2018) ?
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

0.005

Solvency indicators evolution
CESBRON

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
15.08 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 4.45
Med: 28.77
Q3: 96.28
Good +11 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the debt ratio of CESBRON (15.08) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
47.42% 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 16.59%
Med: 39.72%
Q3: 59.69%
Good +35 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the financial autonomy of CESBRON (47.4%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
0.01 years 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.55 years
Q3: 2.28 years
Good

In 2018, the repayment capacity of CESBRON (0.01) 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 188.98. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2018) ?
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

188.979

Interest coverage (2018) ?
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

-0.625

Liquidity indicators evolution
CESBRON

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
188.98 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 115.61
Med: 181.05
Q3: 276.25
Good +28 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of CESBRON (188.98) 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
-0.62x 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.82x
Q3: 4.86x
Average -50 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the interest coverage of CESBRON (-0.6x) 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: 1 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 32 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 31 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 111 days of revenue, i.e. 146 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2015-2018, WCR increased by +366%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2018) ?
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

145 524 €

Customer credit (2018) ?
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

1 j

Supplier credit (2018) ?
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

32 j

Inventory turnover (2018) ?
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 in days of revenue (2018) ?
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

111 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CESBRON

Positioning of CESBRON in its sector

Comparison with sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers

Valuation estimate

Based on 159 transactions of similar company sales in 2018, the value of CESBRON is estimated at 283 744 € (range 113 300€ - 615 566€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.35x (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 2018
159 transactions
113k€ 283k€ 615k€
283 744 € Range: 113 300€ - 615 566€
NAF 5 année 2018

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
472 420 € × 0.35x
Estimation 165 089 €
87 904€ - 239 312€
Net Income Multiple 20%
93 821 € × 4.9x
Estimation 461 728 €
151 394€ - 1 179 948€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 159 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 CESBRON

What is the revenue of CESBRON ?

The revenue of CESBRON in 2018 is 472 k€.

Is CESBRON profitable?

Yes, CESBRON generated a net profit of 94 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of CESBRON ?

The headquarters of CESBRON is located in ORGEVAL (78630), in the department Yvelines.

Where to find the tax return of CESBRON ?

The tax return of CESBRON 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 CESBRON operate?

CESBRON operates in the sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers (NAF code 45.20A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.