SOCIETE CENTRALE D'INFORMATION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SOCIETE CENTRALE D'INFORMATION is a French company founded 59 years ago, specialized in the sector Édition de revues et périodiques. Based in PARIS (75010), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 28 k€. 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 - SOCIETE CENTRALE D'INFORMATION (SIREN 672041365)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 28 094 € 27 399 € 155 015 € 15 060 € N/C 150 € 31 203 € 21 707 € 57 190 €
Net income 321 € 12 555 € 6 432 € 9 863 € -6 885 € -12 316 € -44 794 € -20 875 € -14 593 €
EBITDA 19 211 € 29 745 € 13 099 € 13 327 € -3 246 € -8 336 € -4 268 € -16 220 € -9 328 €
Net margin 1.1% 45.8% 4.1% 65.5% N/C -8210.7% -143.6% -96.2% -25.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, SOCIETE CENTRALE D'INFORMATION achieves revenue of 28 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2024 (CAGR: -8.5%). Vs 2023: +3%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 28 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 19 k€, representing 68.4% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+3%), EBITDA varies by -35%, reducing margin by 40.2 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 321 €, i.e. 1.1% 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

28 094 €

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

28 094 €

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

19 211 €

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

19 210 €

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

321 €

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

68.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -85%. 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 -466%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1098.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 1.1% 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

-84.781%

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

-465.865%

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

1.143%

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

1098.249

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-84.78 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 0.16
Q3: 24.75
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of SOCIETE CENTRALE D'INFORM... (-84.78) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
-465.87% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.3%
Med: 30.06%
Q3: 58.7%
Watch

In 2024, the financial autonomy of SOCIETE CENTRALE D'INFORM... (-465.9%) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. Low autonomy may limit investment capacity and increase vulnerability.

Repayment capacity
1098.25 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.28 years
Watch +12 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of SOCIETE CENTRALE D'INFORM... (1098.25) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 0.00. Alert: short-term debt exceeds current assets. Risk of payment difficulties without cash reinforcement. The interest coverage ratio (= EBIT / Interest expenses) is 98.6x. 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

0.0

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

98.647

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
0.0 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 113.84
Med: 201.96
Q3: 402.09
Watch -9 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SOCIETE CENTRALE D'INFORM... (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
98.65x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.38x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of SOCIETE CENTRALE D'INFORM... (98.7x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 4895 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 4895 days of the operating cycle (retail model). WCR is negative (-97 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-205%), freeing up cash.

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

-7 604 €

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

0 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

4895 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

-97 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SOCIETE CENTRALE D'INFORMATION in its sector

Comparison with sector Édition de revues et périodiques

Valuation estimate

Based on 67 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of SOCIETE CENTRALE D'INFORMATION is estimated at 11 874 € (range 6 779€ - 62 880€). With an EBITDA of 19 211€, the sector multiple of 1.1x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.16x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
67 tx
6k€ 11k€ 62k€
11 874 € Range: 6 779€ - 62 880€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
19 211 € × 1.1x
Estimation 20 277 €
11 530€ - 116 880€
Revenue Multiple 30%
28 094 € × 0.16x
Estimation 4 620 €
3 149€ - 12 782€
Net Income Multiple 20%
321 € × 5.5x
Estimation 1 751 €
351€ - 3 028€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 67 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 SOCIETE CENTRALE D'INFORMATION

What is the revenue of SOCIETE CENTRALE D'INFORMATION ?

The revenue of SOCIETE CENTRALE D'INFORMATION in 2024 is 28 k€.

Is SOCIETE CENTRALE D'INFORMATION profitable?

Yes, SOCIETE CENTRALE D'INFORMATION generated a net profit of 321€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of SOCIETE CENTRALE D'INFORMATION ?

The headquarters of SOCIETE CENTRALE D'INFORMATION is located in PARIS (75010), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of SOCIETE CENTRALE D'INFORMATION ?

The tax return of SOCIETE CENTRALE D'INFORMATION 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 SOCIETE CENTRALE D'INFORMATION operate?

SOCIETE CENTRALE D'INFORMATION operates in the sector Édition de revues et périodiques (NAF code 58.14Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.