COMPAGNIE D'ETUDES GENERALES ET DE RECHERCHES - CEGER SAS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

COMPAGNIE D'ETUDES GENERALES ET DE RECHERCHES - CEGER SAS is a French company founded 32 years ago, specialized in the sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion. Based in PARIS (75001), this company of category PME shows in 2014 a revenue of 233 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 - COMPAGNIE D'ETUDES GENERALES ET DE RECHERCHES - CEGER SAS (SIREN 394746929)
Indicator 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012
Revenue N/C N/C 233 472 € 233 472 € 233 472 €
Net income -77 400 € -164 340 € 62 435 € 157 130 € 904 925 €
EBITDA -88 245 € -146 469 € 12 352 € 98 620 € -191 889 €
Net margin N/C N/C 26.7% 67.3% 387.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2016, COMPAGNIE D'ETUDES GENERALES ET DE RECHERCHES - CEGER SAS records a net loss of 77 k€. This deficit will reduce equity on the balance sheet.

EBITDA (2016) ?
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

-88 245 €

EBIT (2016) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-151 780 €

Net income (2016) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-77 400 €

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 22%. 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 82%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

Debt ratio (2016) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

22.09%

Financial autonomy (2016) ?
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

81.831%

Repayment capacity (2016) ?
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

-83.17

Asset age ratio (2016) ?
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

84.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
COMPAGNIE D'ETUDES GENERALES ET DE RECHERCHES - CEGER SAS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
22.09 2016
2014
2015
2016
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.32
Q3: 39.39
Average

In 2016, the debt ratio of COMPAGNIE D'ETUDES GENERA... (22.09) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Financial autonomy
81.83% 2016
2014
2015
2016
Q1: 4.53%
Med: 37.2%
Q3: 70.57%
Excellent

In 2016, the financial autonomy of COMPAGNIE D'ETUDES GENERA... (81.8%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
-83.17 years 2016
2014
2015
2016
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.51 years
Excellent -50 pts over 3 years

In 2016, the repayment capacity of COMPAGNIE D'ETUDES GENERA... (-83.17) 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 59221.17. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2016) ?
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

59221.166

Interest coverage (2016) ?
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

-38.434

Liquidity indicators evolution
COMPAGNIE D'ETUDES GENERALES ET DE RECHERCHES - CEGER SAS

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
59221.17 2016
2014
2015
2016
Q1: 132.67
Med: 252.99
Q3: 611.74
Excellent

In 2016, the liquidity ratio of COMPAGNIE D'ETUDES GENERA... (59221.17) 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
-38.43x 2016
2014
2015
2016
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.3x
Average -51 pts over 3 years

In 2016, the interest coverage of COMPAGNIE D'ETUDES GENERA... (-38.4x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 4 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 4 days.

Operating WCR (2016) ?
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

0 €

Customer credit (2016) ?
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

0 j

Supplier credit (2016) ?
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

4 j

Inventory turnover (2016) ?
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 and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of COMPAGNIE D'ETUDES GENERALES ET DE RECHERCHES - CEGER SAS in its sector

Comparison with sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion

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Frequently asked questions about COMPAGNIE D'ETUDES GENERALES ET DE RECHERCHES - CEGER SAS

What is the revenue of COMPAGNIE D'ETUDES GENERALES ET DE RECHERCHES - CEGER SAS ?

The revenue of COMPAGNIE D'ETUDES GENERALES ET DE RECHERCHES - CEGER SAS in 2014 is 233 k€.

Is COMPAGNIE D'ETUDES GENERALES ET DE RECHERCHES - CEGER SAS profitable?

COMPAGNIE D'ETUDES GENERALES ET DE RECHERCHES - CEGER SAS recorded a net loss in 2016.

Where is the headquarters of COMPAGNIE D'ETUDES GENERALES ET DE RECHERCHES - CEGER SAS ?

The headquarters of COMPAGNIE D'ETUDES GENERALES ET DE RECHERCHES - CEGER SAS is located in PARIS (75001), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of COMPAGNIE D'ETUDES GENERALES ET DE RECHERCHES - CEGER SAS ?

The tax return of COMPAGNIE D'ETUDES GENERALES ET DE RECHERCHES - CEGER SAS 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 COMPAGNIE D'ETUDES GENERALES ET DE RECHERCHES - CEGER SAS operate?

COMPAGNIE D'ETUDES GENERALES ET DE RECHERCHES - CEGER SAS operates in the sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion (NAF code 70.22Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.