CYNELL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CYNELL is a French company founded 24 years ago, specialized in the sector Supermarchés. Based in SOTTEVILLE-LES-ROUEN (76300), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 21.1 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-25

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - CYNELL (SIREN 438680191)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 21 083 524 € 21 590 251 € 20 796 071 € 20 253 849 € 18 940 733 € 18 688 174 € 19 827 868 € 18 586 219 € 17 541 585 € 17 057 960 €
Net income 46 011 € 27 531 € 24 887 € 132 634 € 246 378 € 198 354 € 195 208 € 234 228 € 146 046 € 88 279 €
EBITDA -78 301 € -4 447 € 131 500 € 315 856 € 332 241 € 239 786 € 192 571 € 481 403 € 75 126 € 290 051 €
Net margin 0.2% 0.1% 0.1% 0.7% 1.3% 1.1% 1.0% 1.3% 0.8% 0.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, CYNELL achieves revenue of 21.1 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 10 years (CAGR: +2.4%). Slight decline of -2% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (17.9 M€), gross margin stands at 3.2 M€, i.e. a rate of 15%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -78 k€, representing -0.4% of revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 46 k€, i.e. 0.2% 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

21 083 524 €

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

3 214 807 €

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

-78 301 €

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

-90 709 €

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

46 011 €

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

-0.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 96%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. 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 12.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 0.2% 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

95.788%

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

28.885%

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

0.222%

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

12.115

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

9.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
CYNELL

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
95.79 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 1.08
Med: 38.44
Q3: 110.68
Average -5 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of CYNELL (95.79) 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
28.89% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 14.11%
Med: 31.97%
Q3: 48.09%
Average +9 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of CYNELL (28.9%) 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
12.12 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.94 years
Q3: 3.03 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of CYNELL (12.12) 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 166.03. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

166.025

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

-30.399

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
166.03 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 106.0
Med: 141.72
Q3: 201.57
Good

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CYNELL (166.03) 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
-30.4x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.64x
Q3: 7.03x
Watch -50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of CYNELL (-30.4x) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. Low coverage may indicate fragility to rate or income variations.

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: 1 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 11 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 10 days. Inventory turnover is 16 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 18 days of revenue, i.e. 1.1 M€ to permanently finance.

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

1 082 639 €

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

1 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

11 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

16 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

18 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CYNELL

Positioning of CYNELL in its sector

Comparison with sector Supermarchés

Valuation estimate

Based on 551 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of CYNELL is estimated at 3 015 691 € (range 1 629 731€ - 5 583 685€). 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.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
551 transactions
1629k€ 3015k€ 5583k€
3 015 691 € Range: 1 629 731€ - 5 583 685€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
21 083 524 € × 0.23x
Estimation 4 847 456 €
2 635 606€ - 8 902 590€
Net Income Multiple 20%
46 011 € × 5.8x
Estimation 268 046 €
120 919€ - 605 330€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 551 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 CYNELL

What is the revenue of CYNELL ?

The revenue of CYNELL in 2024 is 21.1 M€.

Is CYNELL profitable?

Yes, CYNELL generated a net profit of 46 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of CYNELL ?

The headquarters of CYNELL is located in SOTTEVILLE-LES-ROUEN (76300), in the department Seine-Maritime.

Where to find the tax return of CYNELL ?

The tax return of CYNELL 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 CYNELL operate?

CYNELL operates in the sector Supermarchés (NAF code 47.11D). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.