CEVA SANTE ANIMALE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CEVA SANTE ANIMALE is a French company founded 44 years ago, specialized in the sector Fabrication de préparations pharmaceutiques. Based in LIBOURNE (33500), this company of category ETI shows in 2023 a revenue of 812.3 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-09

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

Financial history - CEVA SANTE ANIMALE (SIREN 301763405)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
Revenue 812 289 000 € 759 639 000 € 756 515 000 € 663 173 000 € 622 404 000 € 576 005 000 € 533 085 000 € 439 474 000 € 373 066 000 € 309 255 000 €
Net income 70 158 000 € 71 327 000 € 94 496 000 € 33 054 000 € 23 982 000 € 72 430 000 € 63 259 000 € 36 091 000 € 19 215 000 € 31 860 000 €
EBITDA 178 283 000 € 151 857 000 € 186 262 000 € 132 395 000 € 88 284 000 € 126 608 000 € 986 926 000 € 60 096 000 € 712 671 000 € 36 147 000 €
Net margin 8.6% 9.4% 12.5% 5.0% 3.9% 12.6% 11.9% 8.2% 5.2% 10.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, CEVA SANTE ANIMALE achieves revenue of 812.3 M€. Over the period 2014-2023, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +11.3%. Vs 2022: +7%. After deducting consumption (285.4 M€), gross margin stands at 526.9 M€, i.e. a rate of 65%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 178.3 M€, representing 21.9% of revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 70.2 M€, i.e. 8.6% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

812 289 000 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

526 882 000 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

178 283 000 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

131 534 000 €

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

70 158 000 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

21.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 172%. 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 27%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 7.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 19.6% 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 (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

171.538%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

27.484%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

19.574%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

7.454

Asset age ratio (2023) ?
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

59.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
171.54 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0
Med: 2.28
Q3: 51.98
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In 2023, the debt ratio of CEVA SANTE ANIMALE (171.54) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
27.48% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 25.54%
Med: 52.2%
Q3: 68.87%
Average

In 2023, the financial autonomy of CEVA SANTE ANIMALE (27.5%) 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
7.45 years 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.13 years
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In 2023, the repayment capacity of CEVA SANTE ANIMALE (7.45) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 116.57. 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 75.8x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

116.569

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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

75.843

Liquidity indicators evolution
CEVA SANTE ANIMALE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
116.57 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 112.83
Med: 200.61
Q3: 363.19
Average

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of CEVA SANTE ANIMALE (116.57) 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.

Interest coverage
75.84x 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.61x
Q3: 10.55x
Excellent

In 2023, the interest coverage of CEVA SANTE ANIMALE (75.8x) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. High coverage means financial charges weigh little on profitability.

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: 88 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 85 days. The company must finance 3 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 84 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 26 days of revenue, i.e. 58.1 M€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-20%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

58 103 032 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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

88 j

Supplier credit (2023) ?
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

85 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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

84 j

WCR in days of revenue (2023) ?
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

26 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CEVA SANTE ANIMALE

Positioning of CEVA SANTE ANIMALE in its sector

Comparison with sector Fabrication de préparations pharmaceutiques

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (27 transactions). This range of 13 997 872€ to 43 023 987€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2023
Indicative
13997k€ 31603k€ 43023k€
31 603 128 € Range: 13 997 872€ - 43 023 987€
NAF 5 all-time
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 27 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 CEVA SANTE ANIMALE

What is the revenue of CEVA SANTE ANIMALE ?

The revenue of CEVA SANTE ANIMALE in 2023 is 812.3 M€.

Is CEVA SANTE ANIMALE profitable?

Yes, CEVA SANTE ANIMALE generated a net profit of 70.2 M€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of CEVA SANTE ANIMALE ?

The headquarters of CEVA SANTE ANIMALE is located in LIBOURNE (33500), in the department Gironde.

Where to find the tax return of CEVA SANTE ANIMALE ?

The tax return of CEVA SANTE ANIMALE 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 CEVA SANTE ANIMALE operate?

CEVA SANTE ANIMALE operates in the sector Fabrication de préparations pharmaceutiques (NAF code 21.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.