CREA : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CREA is a French company founded 19 years ago, specialized in the sector Autres services d'information n.c.a.. Based in SUCY-EN-BRIE (94370), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 164 k€. 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 - CREA (SIREN 491357463)
Indicator 2023 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
Revenue 163 830 € 184 745 € 185 470 € 163 100 € 128 208 € 136 615 € 128 855 € 145 415 € 133 050 €
Net income 71 070 € 82 811 € 84 867 € 71 054 € 48 952 € 53 594 € 50 000 € 59 792 € 51 755 €
EBITDA 89 090 € 108 957 € 111 088 € 91 760 € 60 804 € 69 329 € 63 619 € 78 020 € 66 845 €
Net margin 43.4% 44.8% 45.8% 43.6% 38.2% 39.2% 38.8% 41.1% 38.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, CREA achieves revenue of 164 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +2.3%). Significant drop of -11% vs 2021. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 164 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 89 k€, representing 54.4% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-11%), EBITDA varies by -18%, reducing margin by 4.6 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 71 k€, i.e. 43.4% 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

163 830 €

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

163 830 €

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

89 090 €

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

89 094 €

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

71 070 €

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

54.4%

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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 65%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 43.4% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. This high level provides strong self-financing capacity.

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

0.0%

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

65.397%

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

43.38%

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

0.0

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 0.0
Med: 0.49
Q3: 19.89
Excellent

In 2023, the debt ratio of CREA (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
65.4% 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 0.0%
Med: 18.58%
Q3: 52.39%
Excellent +6 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the financial autonomy of CREA (65.4%) 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
0.0 years 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.4 years
Excellent

In 2023, the repayment capacity of CREA (0.00) 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 289.00. 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

289.001

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
289.0 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 164.46
Med: 295.32
Q3: 742.58
Average -9 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of CREA (289.00) 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
0.0x 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.48x
Average

In 2023, the interest coverage of CREA (0.0x) 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: 207 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 322 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 115 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 171 days of revenue, i.e. 78 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2014-2023, WCR increased by +296%, 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

78 024 €

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

207 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

322 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

171 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CREA in its sector

Comparison with sector Autres services d'information n.c.a.

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Frequently asked questions about CREA

What is the revenue of CREA ?

The revenue of CREA in 2023 is 164 k€.

Is CREA profitable?

Yes, CREA generated a net profit of 71 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of CREA ?

The headquarters of CREA is located in SUCY-EN-BRIE (94370), in the department Val-de-Marne.

Where to find the tax return of CREA ?

The tax return of CREA 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 CREA operate?

CREA operates in the sector Autres services d'information n.c.a. (NAF code 63.99Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.