CG PROTECTION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CG PROTECTION is a French company founded 15 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités liées aux systèmes de sécurité . Based in NICE (06300), this company of category PME shows in 2019 a revenue of 139 k€. 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 - CG PROTECTION (SIREN 530735224)
Indicator 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 139 133 € 145 568 € 117 139 € 137 488 €
Net income 1 439 € 7 320 € 661 € 463 €
EBITDA 2 420 € 10 894 € 2 073 € 1 851 €
Net margin 1.0% 5.0% 0.6% 0.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2019, CG PROTECTION achieves revenue of 139 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 4 years (CAGR: +0.4%). Slight decline of -4% vs 2018. After deducting consumption (29 k€), gross margin stands at 110 k€, i.e. a rate of 79%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 2 k€, representing 1.7% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-4%), EBITDA varies by -78%, reducing margin by 5.7 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 1 k€, i.e. 1.0% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2019) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

139 133 €

Gross margin (2019) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

110 053 €

EBITDA (2019) ?
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

2 420 €

EBIT (2019) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

2 086 €

Net income (2019) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

1 439 €

EBITDA margin (2019) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

1.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 9%. 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 6%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Cash flow represents 1.3% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2019) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

8.633%

Financial autonomy (2019) ?
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

6.462%

Cash flow / Revenue (2019) ?
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

1.274%

Repayment capacity (2019) ?
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 (2019) ?
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

14.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
8.63 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0
Med: 8.83
Q3: 45.82
Good

In 2019, the debt ratio of CG PROTECTION (8.63) 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
6.46% 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 7.91%
Med: 32.29%
Q3: 55.11%
Average

In 2019, the financial autonomy of CG PROTECTION (6.5%) 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
0.0 years 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.01 years
Q3: 0.85 years
Excellent

In 2019, the repayment capacity of CG PROTECTION (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 369.82. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2019) ?
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

369.824

Interest coverage (2019) ?
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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
369.82 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 123.53
Med: 173.37
Q3: 273.31
Excellent

In 2019, the liquidity ratio of CG PROTECTION (369.82) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
0.0x 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.31x
Average

In 2019, the interest coverage of CG PROTECTION (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) and payment terms

Working capital requirement (WCR) measures the cash timing gap between customer collections and supplier/inventory payments. Average customer payment term: 67 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 56 days. The company must finance 11 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 38 days of revenue, i.e. 15 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2019, WCR increased by +101%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2019) ?
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

14 513 €

Customer credit (2019) ?
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

67 j

Supplier credit (2019) ?
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

56 j

Inventory turnover (2019) ?
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 (2019) ?
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

38 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CG PROTECTION in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités liées aux systèmes de sécurité

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (21 transactions). This range of 5 428€ to 27 946€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2019
Indicative
5k€ 12k€ 27k€
12 725 € Range: 5 428€ - 27 946€
NAF 5 all-time
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 21 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 CG PROTECTION

What is the revenue of CG PROTECTION ?

The revenue of CG PROTECTION in 2019 is 139 k€.

Is CG PROTECTION profitable?

Yes, CG PROTECTION generated a net profit of 1 k€ in 2019.

Where is the headquarters of CG PROTECTION ?

The headquarters of CG PROTECTION is located in NICE (06300), in the department Alpes-Maritimes.

Where to find the tax return of CG PROTECTION ?

The tax return of CG PROTECTION 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 CG PROTECTION operate?

CG PROTECTION operates in the sector Activités liées aux systèmes de sécurité (NAF code 80.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.