CVE SOLAR : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CVE SOLAR is a French company founded 14 years ago, specialized in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques. Based in MARSEILLE (13002), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 42.7 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 - CVE SOLAR (SIREN 534737291)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 42 650 243 € 20 439 398 € 7 262 131 € 29 949 504 € 43 723 927 € 6 434 422 € 5 536 590 € 5 296 810 € 2 180 587 €
Net income 5 586 381 € -3 775 823 € -7 672 670 € -2 974 579 € 739 747 € -97 415 € 703 793 € 1 557 775 € -982 038 €
EBITDA 5 719 589 € -3 453 327 € -7 568 751 € -3 067 260 € 979 252 € -334 170 € 735 460 € 1 298 384 € -1 050 562 €
Net margin 13.1% -18.5% -105.7% -9.9% 1.7% -1.5% 12.7% 29.4% -45.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, CVE SOLAR achieves revenue of 42.7 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +45.0%. Vs 2023, growth of +109% (20.4 M€ -> 42.7 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 42.7 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 5.7 M€, representing 13.4% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +30.3 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 5.6 M€, i.e. 13.1% 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

42 650 243 €

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

42 650 243 €

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

5 719 589 €

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

6 530 484 €

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

5 586 381 €

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

13.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 10%. 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 29%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 11.4% 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 (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

10.005%

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

29.381%

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

11.397%

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

0.339

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

99.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
10.01 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 8.25
Q3: 42.9
Average +26 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of CVE SOLAR (10.01) 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
29.38% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 11.27%
Med: 37.87%
Q3: 61.33%
Average +17 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of CVE SOLAR (29.4%) 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
0.34 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.9 years
Average +34 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of CVE SOLAR (0.34) 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 236.09. 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 4.6x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

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

236.086

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

4.645

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
236.09 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 148.97
Med: 229.92
Q3: 405.25
Good

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CVE SOLAR (236.09) 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
4.64x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.05x
Excellent +50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of CVE SOLAR (4.6x) 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: 186 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 89 days. The gap of 97 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 48 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 53 days of revenue, i.e. 6.3 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +1116%, 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

6 311 809 €

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

186 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

89 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

48 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

53 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CVE SOLAR in its sector

Comparison with sector Ingénierie, études techniques

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (40 transactions). This range of 2 860 911€ to 17 745 745€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
2860k€ 6441k€ 17745k€
6 441 333 € Range: 2 860 911€ - 17 745 745€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 40 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 CVE SOLAR

What is the revenue of CVE SOLAR ?

The revenue of CVE SOLAR in 2024 is 42.7 M€.

Is CVE SOLAR profitable?

Yes, CVE SOLAR generated a net profit of 5.6 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of CVE SOLAR ?

The headquarters of CVE SOLAR is located in MARSEILLE (13002), in the department Bouches-du-Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of CVE SOLAR ?

The tax return of CVE SOLAR 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 CVE SOLAR operate?

CVE SOLAR operates in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques (NAF code 71.12B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.