LA CENTRALE DU BATIMENT : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LA CENTRALE DU BATIMENT is a French company founded 9 years ago, specialized in the sector Construction d'autres bâtiments. Based in SAINT-MAUR-DES-FOSSES (94100), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 116 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 - LA CENTRALE DU BATIMENT (SIREN 821305984)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022
Revenue 115 644 € 120 478 € 211 410 €
Net income -1 590 € -54 € 4 152 €
EBITDA 2 786 € 1 412 € 7 360 €
Net margin -1.4% -0.0% 2.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, LA CENTRALE DU BATIMENT achieves revenue of 116 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2022-2024 (CAGR: -26.0%). Slight decline of -4% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (45 k€), gross margin stands at 71 k€, i.e. a rate of 62%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 3 k€, representing 2.4% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Net income is negative at -2 k€ (-1.4% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

115 644 €

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

71 128 €

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

2 786 €

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

2 786 €

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

-1 590 €

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

2.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 15%. 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 4%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

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

15.466%

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

4.05%

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

-1.375%

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

0.0

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
15.47 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.03
Med: 12.73
Q3: 55.62
Average +18 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of LA CENTRALE DU BATIMENT (15.47) 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
4.05% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 6.61%
Med: 24.84%
Q3: 47.54%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of LA CENTRALE DU BATIMENT (4.0%) 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
0.0 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.01 years
Q3: 1.09 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of LA CENTRALE DU BATIMENT (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 135.48. 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 7.8x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

135.481

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

7.789

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
135.48 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 127.57
Med: 179.6
Q3: 283.39
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of LA CENTRALE DU BATIMENT (135.48) 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
7.79x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.65x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of LA CENTRALE DU BATIMENT (7.8x) 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: 103 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 107 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 4 days. WCR is negative (-13 days): operations structurally generate cash. Over 2022-2024, WCR increased by +62%, 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

-4 286 €

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

103 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

107 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

0 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

-13 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of LA CENTRALE DU BATIMENT in its sector

Comparison with sector Construction d'autres bâtiments

Valuation estimate

Based on 113 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of LA CENTRALE DU BATIMENT is estimated at 11 124 € (range 5 714€ - 27 495€). With an EBITDA of 2 786€, the sector multiple of 3.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.11x (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
113 transactions
5k€ 11k€ 27k€
11 124 € Range: 5 714€ - 27 495€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
2 786 € × 3.6x
Estimation 10 164 €
3 830€ - 14 057€
Revenue Multiple 30%
115 644 € × 0.11x
Estimation 12 725 €
8 856€ - 49 893€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 113 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...).

Similar companies (Construction d'autres bâtiments)

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Frequently asked questions about LA CENTRALE DU BATIMENT

What is the revenue of LA CENTRALE DU BATIMENT ?

The revenue of LA CENTRALE DU BATIMENT in 2024 is 116 k€.

Is LA CENTRALE DU BATIMENT profitable?

LA CENTRALE DU BATIMENT recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of LA CENTRALE DU BATIMENT ?

The headquarters of LA CENTRALE DU BATIMENT is located in SAINT-MAUR-DES-FOSSES (94100), in the department Val-de-Marne.

Where to find the tax return of LA CENTRALE DU BATIMENT ?

The tax return of LA CENTRALE DU BATIMENT 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 LA CENTRALE DU BATIMENT operate?

LA CENTRALE DU BATIMENT operates in the sector Construction d'autres bâtiments (NAF code 41.20B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.