CREADENT : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CREADENT is a French company founded 22 years ago, specialized in the sector Fabrication de matériel médico-chirurgical et dentaire. Based in ANNECY (74000), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 159 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 - CREADENT (SIREN 452455017)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018
Revenue 159 435 € 163 542 € 147 571 € 136 192 € 153 260 € 138 563 €
Net income 13 186 € 14 581 € 46 893 € -4 564 € 3 664 € -16 312 €
EBITDA 21 632 € 23 693 € 46 461 € -3 772 € 4 759 € -8 987 €
Net margin 8.3% 8.9% 31.8% -3.4% 2.4% -11.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, CREADENT achieves revenue of 159 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 6 years (CAGR: +2.8%). Slight decline of -3% vs 2022. After deducting consumption (25 k€), gross margin stands at 134 k€, i.e. a rate of 84%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 22 k€, representing 13.6% of revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 13 k€, i.e. 8.3% 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

159 435 €

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

134 335 €

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

21 632 €

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

15 563 €

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

13 186 €

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

13.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 18%. 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 67%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.9 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 9.3% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

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

17.977%

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

66.606%

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

9.324%

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

0.87

Asset age ratio (2023) ?
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

2.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
17.98 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 4.18
Med: 24.48
Q3: 67.8
Good -33 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the debt ratio of CREADENT (17.98) 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
66.61% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 23.55%
Med: 47.34%
Q3: 66.07%
Excellent +29 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the financial autonomy of CREADENT (66.6%) 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
0.87 years 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.51 years
Q3: 2.03 years
Average

In 2023, the repayment capacity of CREADENT (0.87) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 338.90. 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 0.2x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

338.905

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

0.24

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
338.9 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 162.69
Med: 252.34
Q3: 416.29
Good +8 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of CREADENT (338.90) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
0.24x 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.81x
Q3: 4.71x
Average +7 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the interest coverage of CREADENT (0.2x) 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: 88 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 53 days. The gap of 35 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Inventory turnover is 6 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 122 days of revenue, i.e. 54 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2018-2023, WCR increased by +70%, 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

54 077 €

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

88 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

53 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

6 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

122 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CREADENT in its sector

Comparison with sector Fabrication de matériel médico-chirurgical et dentaire

Valuation estimate

Based on 57 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of CREADENT is estimated at 46 345 € (range 12 306€ - 89 329€). With an EBITDA of 21 632€, the sector multiple of 2.5x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.23x (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 2023
57 tx
12k€ 46k€ 89k€
46 345 € Range: 12 306€ - 89 329€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
21 632 € × 2.5x
Estimation 54 931 €
10 796€ - 101 586€
Revenue Multiple 30%
159 435 € × 0.23x
Estimation 36 160 €
16 805€ - 75 659€
Net Income Multiple 20%
13 186 € × 3.0x
Estimation 40 160 €
9 333€ - 79 194€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 57 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 CREADENT

What is the revenue of CREADENT ?

The revenue of CREADENT in 2023 is 159 k€.

Is CREADENT profitable?

Yes, CREADENT generated a net profit of 13 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of CREADENT ?

The headquarters of CREADENT is located in ANNECY (74000), in the department Haute-Savoie.

Where to find the tax return of CREADENT ?

The tax return of CREADENT 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 CREADENT operate?

CREADENT operates in the sector Fabrication de matériel médico-chirurgical et dentaire (NAF code 32.50A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.