ESPACE CENTURY : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ESPACE CENTURY is a French company founded 38 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in WISSOUS (91320), this company of category PME shows in 2016 a revenue of 914 k€. 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 - ESPACE CENTURY (SIREN 343122875)
Indicator 2016 2015 2014
Revenue 913 528 € 762 866 € 764 159 €
Net income 23 365 € 18 504 € -10 749 €
EBITDA -339 631 € -107 972 € -14 263 €
Net margin 2.6% 2.4% -1.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2016, ESPACE CENTURY achieves revenue of 914 k€. Over the period 2014-2016, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +9.3%. Vs 2015, growth of +20% (763 k€ -> 914 k€). After deducting consumption (631 k€), gross margin stands at 282 k€, i.e. a rate of 31%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -340 k€, representing -37.2% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+20%), EBITDA varies by -215%, reducing margin by 23.0 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 23 k€, i.e. 2.6% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2016) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

913 528 €

Gross margin (2016) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

282 064 €

EBITDA (2016) ?
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

-339 631 €

EBIT (2016) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-375 307 €

Net income (2016) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

23 365 €

EBITDA margin (2016) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-37.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 77%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 19%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 5.7% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2016) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

77.108%

Financial autonomy (2016) ?
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

19.24%

Cash flow / Revenue (2016) ?
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

5.728%

Repayment capacity (2016) ?
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

1.467

Asset age ratio (2016) ?
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

57.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
77.11 2016
2014
2015
2016
Q1: 4.5
Med: 46.89
Q3: 154.53
Average -7 pts over 3 years

In 2016, the debt ratio of ESPACE CENTURY (77.11) 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
19.24% 2016
2014
2015
2016
Q1: 12.58%
Med: 27.83%
Q3: 52.23%
Average -9 pts over 3 years

In 2016, the financial autonomy of ESPACE CENTURY (19.2%) 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
1.47 years 2016
2014
2015
2016
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.6 years
Q3: 4.06 years
Average +33 pts over 3 years

In 2016, the repayment capacity of ESPACE CENTURY (1.47) 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 168.38. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2016) ?
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

168.383

Interest coverage (2016) ?
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

-0.01

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
168.38 2016
2014
2015
2016
Q1: 125.52
Med: 173.99
Q3: 300.7
Average

In 2016, the liquidity ratio of ESPACE CENTURY (168.38) 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
-0.01x 2016
2014
2015
2016
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.51x
Q3: 10.74x
Average

In 2016, the interest coverage of ESPACE CENTURY (-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: 29 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 23 days. The company must finance 6 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 80 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 60 days of revenue, i.e. 153 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2014-2016, WCR increased by +117%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2016) ?
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

152 714 €

Customer credit (2016) ?
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

29 j

Supplier credit (2016) ?
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

23 j

Inventory turnover (2016) ?
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

80 j

WCR in days of revenue (2016) ?
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

60 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ESPACE CENTURY

Positioning of ESPACE CENTURY in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers

Valuation estimate

Based on 1152 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of ESPACE CENTURY is estimated at 96 856 € (range 51 834€ - 243 499€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.14x (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 2016
1152 transactions
51k€ 96k€ 243k€
96 856 € Range: 51 834€ - 243 499€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
913 528 € × 0.14x
Estimation 123 370 €
73 140€ - 300 421€
Net Income Multiple 20%
23 365 € × 2.4x
Estimation 57 087 €
19 875€ - 158 118€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 1152 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 ESPACE CENTURY

What is the revenue of ESPACE CENTURY ?

The revenue of ESPACE CENTURY in 2016 is 914 k€.

Is ESPACE CENTURY profitable?

Yes, ESPACE CENTURY generated a net profit of 23 k€ in 2016.

Where is the headquarters of ESPACE CENTURY ?

The headquarters of ESPACE CENTURY is located in WISSOUS (91320), in the department Essonne.

Where to find the tax return of ESPACE CENTURY ?

The tax return of ESPACE CENTURY 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 ESPACE CENTURY operate?

ESPACE CENTURY operates in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers (NAF code 45.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.