COMPUTACENTER FRANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

COMPUTACENTER FRANCE is a French company founded 33 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'ordinateurs, d'équipements informatiques périphériques et de logiciels. Based in ROISSY-EN-FRANCE (95700), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 1.2 Mds€. 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 - COMPUTACENTER FRANCE (SIREN 388734568)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 1 150 630 455 € 1 022 569 281 € 862 645 595 € 658 754 971 € 708 621 794 € 679 817 689 € 597 581 434 € 598 442 174 € 526 321 655 €
Net income 8 364 520 € 343 587 € 8 453 179 € 4 390 783 € 5 515 885 € 5 842 663 € 2 433 282 € 3 587 988 € -1 889 621 €
EBITDA 9 839 039 € 6 596 307 € 11 378 611 € 6 374 278 € 11 026 063 € 8 382 465 € 5 045 915 € 8 887 730 € 530 608 €
Net margin 0.7% 0.0% 1.0% 0.7% 0.8% 0.9% 0.4% 0.6% -0.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, COMPUTACENTER FRANCE achieves revenue of 1.2 Bn€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +10.3%. Vs 2023, growth of +13% (1.0 Bn€ -> 1.2 Bn€). After deducting consumption (854.1 M€), gross margin stands at 296.5 M€, i.e. a rate of 26%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 9.8 M€, representing 0.9% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 8.4 M€, i.e. 0.7% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

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

1 150 630 455 €

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

296 547 507 €

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

9 839 039 €

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

8 511 164 €

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

8 364 520 €

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

0.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 9%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 0.7% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

0.07%

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

8.516%

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

0.651%

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

0.005

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

15.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.07 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 7.93
Q3: 44.29
Good -29 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of COMPUTACENTER FRANCE (0.07) 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
8.52% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 13.59%
Med: 36.92%
Q3: 57.79%
Watch

In 2024, the financial autonomy of COMPUTACENTER FRANCE (8.5%) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. Low autonomy may limit investment capacity and increase vulnerability.

Repayment capacity
0.01 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.36 years
Good -19 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of COMPUTACENTER FRANCE (0.01) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 119.46. 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 11.1x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

119.457

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

11.074

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
119.46 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 140.42
Med: 215.62
Q3: 368.47
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of COMPUTACENTER FRANCE (119.46) 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
11.07x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.15x
Q3: 4.83x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of COMPUTACENTER FRANCE (11.1x) 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: 94 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 115 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 21 days. Inventory turnover is 5 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 98 days of revenue, i.e. 313.1 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +154%, requiring additional financing.

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

313 098 053 €

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

94 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

115 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

5 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

98 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of COMPUTACENTER FRANCE in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'ordinateurs, d'équipements informatiques périphériques et de logiciels

Valuation estimate

Based on 61 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of COMPUTACENTER FRANCE is estimated at 131 569 921 € (range 37 188 786€ - 188 770 038€). With an EBITDA of 9 839 039€, the sector multiple of 2.5x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.33x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
61 tx
37188k€ 131569k€ 188770k€
131 569 921 € Range: 37 188 786€ - 188 770 038€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
9 839 039 € × 2.5x
Estimation 24 592 957 €
5 380 999€ - 49 950 588€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 150 630 455 € × 0.33x
Estimation 377 977 496 €
110 241 721€ - 501 430 163€
Net Income Multiple 20%
8 364 520 € × 3.5x
Estimation 29 400 968 €
7 128 852€ - 66 828 481€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 61 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 COMPUTACENTER FRANCE

What is the revenue of COMPUTACENTER FRANCE ?

The revenue of COMPUTACENTER FRANCE in 2024 is 1.2 Mds€.

Is COMPUTACENTER FRANCE profitable?

Yes, COMPUTACENTER FRANCE generated a net profit of 8.4 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of COMPUTACENTER FRANCE ?

The headquarters of COMPUTACENTER FRANCE is located in ROISSY-EN-FRANCE (95700), in the department Val-d'Oise.

Where to find the tax return of COMPUTACENTER FRANCE ?

The tax return of COMPUTACENTER FRANCE 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 COMPUTACENTER FRANCE operate?

COMPUTACENTER FRANCE operates in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'ordinateurs, d'équipements informatiques périphériques et de logiciels (NAF code 46.51Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.