COREAL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

COREAL is a French company founded 21 years ago, specialized in the sector Construction d'autres bâtiments. Based in THIAIS (94320), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 14.5 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 - COREAL (SIREN 479579716)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 14 547 275 € 26 666 284 € 10 924 086 € 9 186 842 € 14 583 332 € 9 298 396 € 7 933 822 € 2 791 123 €
Net income -233 839 € 2 305 € 478 523 € 375 239 € 453 182 € 116 706 € 118 382 € -89 538 €
EBITDA -264 599 € 1 000 649 € 1 342 503 € 1 515 509 € 537 048 € 985 603 € 1 063 385 € -75 313 €
Net margin -1.6% 0.0% 4.4% 4.1% 3.1% 1.3% 1.5% -3.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, COREAL achieves revenue of 14.5 M€. Over the period 2016-2023, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +26.6%. Significant drop of -45% vs 2022. After deducting consumption (1.5 M€), gross margin stands at 13.1 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 -265 k€, representing -1.8% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-45%), EBITDA varies by -126%, reducing margin by 5.6 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -234 k€ (-1.6% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

14 547 275 €

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

13 067 263 €

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

-264 599 €

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

-251 029 €

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

-233 839 €

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

-1.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 395%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 3%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

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

394.93%

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

3.159%

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

-2.928%

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

-4.541

Solvency indicators evolution
COREAL

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
394.93 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.01
Med: 15.36
Q3: 64.39
Average

In 2023, the debt ratio of COREAL (394.93) 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
3.16% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 5.67%
Med: 22.82%
Q3: 45.08%
Average -6 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the financial autonomy of COREAL (3.2%) 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
-4.54 years 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.02 years
Q3: 1.48 years
Excellent -36 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the repayment capacity of COREAL (-4.54) 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 120.06. 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

120.064

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

-49.796

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
120.06 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 128.1
Med: 180.72
Q3: 293.73
Watch

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of COREAL (120.06) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
-49.8x 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.44x
Average -38 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the interest coverage of COREAL (-49.8x) 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: 422 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 147 days. The gap of 275 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 315 days of revenue, i.e. 12.7 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2023, WCR increased by +161%, requiring additional financing.

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

12 717 082 €

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

422 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

147 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

315 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of COREAL in its sector

Comparison with sector Construction d'autres bâtiments

Valuation estimate

Based on 113 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of COREAL is estimated at 1 600 727 € (range 1 113 990€ - 6 276 166€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.11x (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
113 transactions
1113k€ 1600k€ 6276k€
1 600 727 € Range: 1 113 990€ - 6 276 166€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
14 547 275 € × 0.11x = 1 600 728 €
Range: 1 113 991€ - 6 276 166€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 113 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 COREAL

What is the revenue of COREAL ?

The revenue of COREAL in 2023 is 14.5 M€.

Is COREAL profitable?

COREAL recorded a net loss in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of COREAL ?

The headquarters of COREAL is located in THIAIS (94320), in the department Val-de-Marne.

Where to find the tax return of COREAL ?

The tax return of COREAL 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 COREAL operate?

COREAL operates in the sector Construction d'autres bâtiments (NAF code 41.20B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.