LABORATOIRE CENTRAL INDUSTRIE ELECTRIQUE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LABORATOIRE CENTRAL INDUSTRIE ELECTRIQUE is a French company founded 30 years ago, specialized in the sector Analyses, essais et inspections techniques. Based in FONTENAY-AUX-ROSES (92260), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 32.3 M€. 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 - LABORATOIRE CENTRAL INDUSTRIE ELECTRIQUE (SIREN 408363174)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 32 250 618 € 23 601 880 € 25 178 866 € 24 425 100 € 28 641 211 € 27 257 751 € 25 318 510 € N/C
Net income 4 176 547 € 5 912 780 € 5 876 148 € 2 328 067 € -721 190 € 3 304 852 € 8 510 886 € 1 404 404 €
EBITDA 2 941 220 € -2 832 004 € -1 338 189 € -3 538 903 € -1 289 425 € -1 686 392 € -767 666 € -26 039 968 €
Net margin 13.0% 25.1% 23.3% 9.5% -2.5% 12.1% 33.6% N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, LABORATOIRE CENTRAL INDUSTRIE ELECTRIQUE achieves revenue of 32.3 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 8 years (CAGR: +3.5%). Vs 2023, growth of +37% (23.6 M€ -> 32.3 M€). After deducting consumption (246 k€), gross margin stands at 32.0 M€, i.e. a rate of 99%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 2.9 M€, representing 9.1% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +21.1 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 4.2 M€, i.e. 13.0% 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

32 250 618 €

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

32 004 739 €

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

2 941 220 €

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

1 484 816 €

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

4 176 547 €

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

9.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 59%. 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 0.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 15.1% 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

0.072%

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

59.111%

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

15.084%

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

0.003

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

5.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.07 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 9.99
Q3: 48.5
Good

In 2024, the debt ratio of LABORATOIRE CENTRAL INDUS... (0.07) 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
59.11% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 11.63%
Med: 34.78%
Q3: 58.76%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of LABORATOIRE CENTRAL INDUS... (59.1%) 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
0.0 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.87 years
Good +16 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of LABORATOIRE CENTRAL INDUS... (0.00) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 197.62. 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 2.6x. 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

197.615

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

2.571

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
197.62 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 133.14
Med: 205.95
Q3: 337.03
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of LABORATOIRE CENTRAL INDUS... (197.62) 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
2.57x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.02x
Q3: 2.48x
Excellent +50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of LABORATOIRE CENTRAL INDUS... (2.6x) 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: 63 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 123 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 60 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 39 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 152 days of revenue, i.e. 13.6 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

13 612 986 €

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

63 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

123 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

39 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

152 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of LABORATOIRE CENTRAL INDUSTRIE ELECTRIQUE in its sector

Comparison with sector Analyses, essais et inspections techniques

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (41 transactions). This range of 2 259 914€ to 19 048 082€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
2259k€ 11399k€ 19048k€
11 399 755 € Range: 2 259 914€ - 19 048 082€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 41 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.
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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 LABORATOIRE CENTRAL INDUSTRIE ELECTRIQUE

What is the revenue of LABORATOIRE CENTRAL INDUSTRIE ELECTRIQUE ?

The revenue of LABORATOIRE CENTRAL INDUSTRIE ELECTRIQUE in 2024 is 32.3 M€.

Is LABORATOIRE CENTRAL INDUSTRIE ELECTRIQUE profitable?

Yes, LABORATOIRE CENTRAL INDUSTRIE ELECTRIQUE generated a net profit of 4.2 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of LABORATOIRE CENTRAL INDUSTRIE ELECTRIQUE ?

The headquarters of LABORATOIRE CENTRAL INDUSTRIE ELECTRIQUE is located in FONTENAY-AUX-ROSES (92260), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.

Where to find the tax return of LABORATOIRE CENTRAL INDUSTRIE ELECTRIQUE ?

The tax return of LABORATOIRE CENTRAL INDUSTRIE ELECTRIQUE 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 LABORATOIRE CENTRAL INDUSTRIE ELECTRIQUE operate?

LABORATOIRE CENTRAL INDUSTRIE ELECTRIQUE operates in the sector Analyses, essais et inspections techniques (NAF code 71.20B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.