CGA DIFFUSION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CGA DIFFUSION is a French company founded 42 years ago, specialized in the sector Édition de journaux. Based in RENNES (35000), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 309 k€. 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 - CGA DIFFUSION (SIREN 329948509)
Indicator 2023 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 308 885 € 371 850 € 382 366 € 458 165 € 529 070 € 579 179 €
Net income 4 001 € 19 132 € 23 873 € 51 823 € 47 041 € 54 299 €
EBITDA 3 621 € 51 265 € 58 490 € 89 249 € 90 967 € 106 708 €
Net margin 1.3% 5.1% 6.2% 11.3% 8.9% 9.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, CGA DIFFUSION achieves revenue of 309 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2017-2023 (CAGR: -9.9%). Significant drop of -17% vs 2021. After deducting consumption (89 k€), gross margin stands at 220 k€, i.e. a rate of 71%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 4 k€, representing 1.2% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-17%), EBITDA varies by -93%, reducing margin by 12.6 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 4 k€, i.e. 1.3% 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

308 885 €

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

219 899 €

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

3 621 €

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

2 539 €

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

4 001 €

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

1.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 34%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 37%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

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

34.058%

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

36.61%

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

-0.22%

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

-64.496

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
34.06 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 0.0
Med: 0.25
Q3: 25.77
Watch +17 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the debt ratio of CGA DIFFUSION (34.06) 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
36.61% 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 2.04%
Med: 30.65%
Q3: 59.91%
Good

In 2023, the financial autonomy of CGA DIFFUSION (36.6%) 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
-64.5 years 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: -0.38 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.56 years
Excellent -55 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the repayment capacity of CGA DIFFUSION (-64.50) 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 196.38. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

196.381

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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
196.38 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 101.18
Med: 181.57
Q3: 351.93
Good

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of CGA DIFFUSION (196.38) 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 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: -2.72x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.54x
Good

In 2023, the interest coverage of CGA DIFFUSION (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: 59 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 187 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 128 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 66 days of revenue, i.e. 57 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-49%), 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

56 924 €

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

59 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

187 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

0 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

66 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CGA DIFFUSION in its sector

Comparison with sector Édition de journaux

Valuation estimate

Based on 104 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of CGA DIFFUSION is estimated at 28 239 € (range 13 093€ - 57 722€). With an EBITDA of 3 621€, the sector multiple of 1.1x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.24x (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 2023
104 transactions
13k€ 28k€ 57k€
28 239 € Range: 13 093€ - 57 722€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
3 621 € × 1.1x
Estimation 4 157 €
2 142€ - 17 061€
Revenue Multiple 30%
308 885 € × 0.24x
Estimation 75 413 €
37 225€ - 141 676€
Net Income Multiple 20%
4 001 € × 4.4x
Estimation 17 685 €
4 273€ - 33 448€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 104 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 CGA DIFFUSION

What is the revenue of CGA DIFFUSION ?

The revenue of CGA DIFFUSION in 2023 is 309 k€.

Is CGA DIFFUSION profitable?

Yes, CGA DIFFUSION generated a net profit of 4 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of CGA DIFFUSION ?

The headquarters of CGA DIFFUSION is located in RENNES (35000), in the department Ille-et-Vilaine.

Where to find the tax return of CGA DIFFUSION ?

The tax return of CGA DIFFUSION 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 CGA DIFFUSION operate?

CGA DIFFUSION operates in the sector Édition de journaux (NAF code 58.13Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.