CITE DES ECHANGES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CITE DES ECHANGES is a French company founded 30 years ago, specialized in the sector Organisation de foires, salons professionnels et congrès. Based in MARCQ-EN-BARŒUL (59700), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 5.6 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

Financial history - CITE DES ECHANGES (SIREN 403139231)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 5 564 858 € 5 384 528 € 4 362 841 € 2 919 191 € 1 789 876 € 4 542 450 € 4 731 200 € 4 456 983 € 3 708 122 €
Net income -464 779 € -114 272 € -381 631 € -439 458 € -493 269 € 3 973 € -9 707 € 6 762 € 6 623 €
EBITDA -205 431 € 68 146 € -197 530 € -250 241 € -1 030 988 € -138 741 € 137 596 € -340 852 € -388 527 €
Net margin -8.4% -2.1% -8.7% -15.1% -27.6% 0.1% -0.2% 0.2% 0.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, CITE DES ECHANGES achieves revenue of 5.6 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +5.2%. Vs 2023: +3%. After deducting consumption (566 k€), gross margin stands at 5.0 M€, i.e. a rate of 90%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -205 k€, representing -3.7% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+3%), EBITDA varies by -401%, reducing margin by 5.0 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -465 k€ (-8.4% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

5 564 858 €

Gross margin (2024) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

4 998 521 €

EBITDA (2024) ?
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

-205 431 €

EBIT (2024) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-480 095 €

Net income (2024) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-464 779 €

EBITDA margin (2024) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-3.7%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 78%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 34%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

Debt ratio (2024) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

78.145%

Financial autonomy (2024) ?
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

33.504%

Cash flow / Revenue (2024) ?
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

-3.494%

Repayment capacity (2024) ?
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

-3.856

Asset age ratio (2024) ?
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

32.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
CITE DES ECHANGES

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
78.14 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 6.15
Q3: 41.32
Watch

In 2024, the debt ratio of CITE DES ECHANGES (78.14) 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
33.5% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 3.99%
Med: 27.87%
Q3: 55.09%
Good

In 2024, the financial autonomy of CITE DES ECHANGES (33.5%) 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
-3.86 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.67 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of CITE DES ECHANGES (-3.86) 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 132.53. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2024) ?
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

132.533

Interest coverage (2024) ?
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

-1.86

Liquidity indicators evolution
CITE DES ECHANGES

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
132.53 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 121.4
Med: 202.74
Q3: 381.14
Average -14 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CITE DES ECHANGES (132.53) 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
-1.86x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.69x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of CITE DES ECHANGES (-1.9x) 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: 48 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 39 days. The company must finance 9 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 1 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 55 days of revenue, i.e. 857 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2024) ?
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

856 821 €

Customer credit (2024) ?
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

48 j

Supplier credit (2024) ?
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

39 j

Inventory turnover (2024) ?
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

1 j

WCR in days of revenue (2024) ?
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

55 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CITE DES ECHANGES

Positioning of CITE DES ECHANGES in its sector

Comparison with sector Organisation de foires, salons professionnels et congrès

Valuation estimate

Based on 63 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of CITE DES ECHANGES is estimated at 3 786 302 € (range 1 443 266€ - 7 039 164€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.68x (in line with sector norms). 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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
63 tx
1443k€ 3786k€ 7039k€
3 786 302 € Range: 1 443 266€ - 7 039 164€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
5 564 858 € × 0.68x = 3 786 303 €
Range: 1 443 266€ - 7 039 165€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 63 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...).

Similar companies (Organisation de foires, salons professionnels et congrès)

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Frequently asked questions about CITE DES ECHANGES

What is the revenue of CITE DES ECHANGES ?

The revenue of CITE DES ECHANGES in 2024 is 5.6 M€.

Is CITE DES ECHANGES profitable?

CITE DES ECHANGES recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of CITE DES ECHANGES ?

The headquarters of CITE DES ECHANGES is located in MARCQ-EN-BARŒUL (59700), in the department Nord.

Where to find the tax return of CITE DES ECHANGES ?

The tax return of CITE DES ECHANGES 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 CITE DES ECHANGES operate?

CITE DES ECHANGES operates in the sector Organisation de foires, salons professionnels et congrès (NAF code 82.30Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.