About Candide
Candide is a public limited company (NV/SA) based in Elsene, founded in 2002. Its main activity is classified as "Detailhandel in kranten en andere tijdschriften". For the 2026 financial year, Candide reported a loss of €3,047. The loss is larger than in 2025, when it was €2,397. Revenue was not published, which is common for abbreviated accounts. The gross margin came to €260,725, down 1.6% on 2025. It employed an average of 4.2 full-time equivalents. Equity is negative (-€53,528): liabilities exceed assets. In 2007 it was €26,576. 19 annual accounts are available, covering 2007 to 2026.
- Signals
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Negative equityNegative equity € -54K
Equity is negative: debts exceed assets (technically insolvent).
Reporting lossesReporting losses € -3KThe company reported a loss in the latest financial year.
Poor liquidityPoor liquidity 0.81The current ratio is below 1: may be insufficient to cover short-term debt.
Negative cashflowNegative cashflow € -2KOperating cash flow was negative in the latest financial year.
Positive EBITDAPositive EBITDA € 7KPositive EBITDA: operating activities are profitable.
Healthy social debtHealthy social debt 10.5%Social debts stay manageable relative to personnel costs.
Financial ratios
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2026
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2025
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2024
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2023
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€
261K
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€
265K
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€
281K
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€
276K
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€
7K
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€
9K
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€
28K
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€
23K
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€
-3K
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€
-2K
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€
7K
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€
9K
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€
-54K
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€
-50K
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€
-48K
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€
-55K
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-22.94%
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-17.30%
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-19.60%
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-27.56%
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€
287K
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€
342K
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€
293K
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€
257K
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€
50K
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€
38K
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€
61K
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€
43K
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4.20
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4.20
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4.70
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4.70
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Publications 20
All publications- Demissions, Nominations 08/03/2022
- Demissions, Nominations 19/11/2020
- Demissions, Nominations 30/11/2016
- Me. - Comptes Annuels 31.01.2016, App 22.07.2016, Dpt 31.08.2016 16534-0366-016 05/09/2016
- Me. - Comptes Annuels 31.01.2014, App 03.09.2014, Dpt 23.09.2014 14594-0366-016 25/09/2014
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions about Candide, based on official government data and the filed annual accounts.
What is the VAT number of Candide?
The VAT number of Candide is BE0478.691.931.
How many employees work at Candide?
In 2026, Candide employed 4.20 full-time equivalents (FTE).
When was Candide established?
Candide was founded in 31-10-2002.
What is the official address of Candide?
The official address of Candide is Georges Brugmannplein 1 Elsene 1050.
What is the legal form of Candide?
The juridical form of Candide is Public limited company (NV/SA).
What is the annual revenue of Candide?
The 2026 accounts of Candide do not report revenue. Smaller companies that file abbreviated accounts are not required to publish it.
Is Candide a reliable company?
Candide is a registered Rechtspersoon with company number 0478.691.931 and can be verified through the official CBE database.
What is the credit limit of Candide?
The estimated credit limit of Candide is €4,745.
Is Candide still active?
Candide currently has the status "Normal situation" and is active.