SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DU CENTRE D'EXPOSITIONS ET DE CONGRES DE VALENCIENNES METROPOLE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DU CENTRE D'EXPOSITIONS ET DE CONGRES DE VALENCIENNES METROPOLE is a French company founded 10 years ago, specialized in the sector Organisation de foires, salons professionnels et congrès. Based in LYON (69002), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 1.7 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 - SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DU CENTRE D'EXPOSITIONS ET DE CONGRES DE VALENCIENNES METROPOLE (SIREN 817786460)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 1 746 522 € 1 507 171 € 1 529 391 € 825 167 € 401 266 € 1 640 730 € 1 384 820 € 1 398 513 € N/C
Net income -25 254 € -230 031 € -120 216 € 210 439 € -255 931 € -101 276 € 4 752 € 30 886 € 7 875 €
EBITDA -185 789 € -370 465 € -319 957 € -200 303 € -362 751 € -128 585 € -61 140 € 1 796 € 9 001 €
Net margin -1.4% -15.3% -7.9% 25.5% -63.8% -6.2% 0.3% 2.2% N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DU CENTRE D'EXPOSITIONS ET DE CONGRES DE VALENCIENNES METROPOLE achieves revenue of 1.7 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +3.2%). Vs 2023, growth of +16% (1.5 M€ -> 1.7 M€). After deducting consumption (16 k€), gross margin stands at 1.7 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 -186 k€, representing -10.6% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +13.9 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -25 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

1 746 522 €

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

1 730 275 €

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

-185 789 €

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

-18 996 €

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

-25 254 €

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 -18%. 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 -61%. 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

-18.456%

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

-61.142%

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

-10.604%

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

-0.364

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

19.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DU CENTRE D'EXPOSITIONS ET DE CONGRES DE VALENCIENNES METROPOLE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-18.46 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 6.15
Q3: 41.32
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DU... (-18.46) 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
-61.14% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 3.99%
Med: 27.87%
Q3: 55.09%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DU... (-61.1%) 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
-0.36 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.67 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DU... (-0.36) 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 76.37. 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

76.37

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

-4.425

Liquidity indicators evolution
SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DU CENTRE D'EXPOSITIONS ET DE CONGRES DE VALENCIENNES METROPOLE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
76.37 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 121.4
Med: 202.74
Q3: 381.14
Watch -6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DU... (76.37) 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
-4.42x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.69x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DU... (-4.4x) 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: 74 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 123 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 49 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 46 days of revenue, i.e. 225 k€ 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

225 074 €

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

74 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

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

46 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DU CENTRE D'EXPOSITIONS ET DE CONGRES DE VALENCIENNES METROPOLE in its sector

Comparison with sector Organisation de foires, salons professionnels et congrès

Valuation estimate

Based on 63 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DU CENTRE D'EXPOSITIONS ET DE CONGRES DE VALENCIENNES METROPOLE is estimated at 1 188 325 € (range 452 966€ - 2 209 230€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.68x (in line with sector norms). 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
63 tx
452k€ 1188k€ 2209k€
1 188 325 € Range: 452 966€ - 2 209 230€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
1 746 522 € × 0.68x = 1 188 325 €
Range: 452 967€ - 2 209 231€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 63 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 D'EXPLOITATION DU CENTRE D'EXPOSITIONS ET DE CONGRES DE VALENCIENNES METROPOLE

What is the revenue of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DU CENTRE D'EXPOSITIONS ET DE CONGRES DE VALENCIENNES METROPOLE ?

The revenue of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DU CENTRE D'EXPOSITIONS ET DE CONGRES DE VALENCIENNES METROPOLE in 2024 is 1.7 M€.

Is SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DU CENTRE D'EXPOSITIONS ET DE CONGRES DE VALENCIENNES METROPOLE profitable?

SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DU CENTRE D'EXPOSITIONS ET DE CONGRES DE VALENCIENNES METROPOLE recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DU CENTRE D'EXPOSITIONS ET DE CONGRES DE VALENCIENNES METROPOLE ?

The headquarters of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DU CENTRE D'EXPOSITIONS ET DE CONGRES DE VALENCIENNES METROPOLE is located in LYON (69002), in the department Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DU CENTRE D'EXPOSITIONS ET DE CONGRES DE VALENCIENNES METROPOLE ?

The tax return of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DU CENTRE D'EXPOSITIONS ET DE CONGRES DE VALENCIENNES METROPOLE 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 D'EXPLOITATION DU CENTRE D'EXPOSITIONS ET DE CONGRES DE VALENCIENNES METROPOLE operate?

SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DU CENTRE D'EXPOSITIONS ET DE CONGRES DE VALENCIENNES METROPOLE operates in the sector Organisation de foires, salons professionnels et congrès (NAF code 82.30Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.