CALES TECHNOLOGIES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
CALES TECHNOLOGIES is a French company
founded 24 years ago,
specialized in the sector Activités des sociétés holding.
Based in SAINT-JEAN-D'ILLAC (33127),
this company of category ETI
shows in 2024 a revenue of 2.3 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
Financial history - CALES TECHNOLOGIES (SIREN 441692837)
Indicator
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
Revenue
2 293 852 €
3 003 835 €
2 806 805 €
2 659 217 €
2 135 411 €
1 974 883 €
1 818 954 €
1 765 363 €
1 754 839 €
Net income
26 219 092 €
6 005 717 €
5 772 794 €
14 714 052 €
1 946 886 €
1 101 801 €
862 799 €
501 303 €
-23 203 €
EBITDA
735 538 €
495 667 €
833 001 €
771 809 €
500 734 €
461 847 €
350 279 €
307 176 €
325 728 €
Net margin
1143.0%
199.9%
205.7%
553.3%
91.2%
55.8%
47.4%
28.4%
-1.3%
Revenue and income statement
In 2024, CALES TECHNOLOGIES achieves revenue of 2.3 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +3.4%). Significant drop of -24% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 2.3 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 736 k€, representing 32.1% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +15.6 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 26.2 M€, i.e. 1143.0% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2024)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
2 293 852 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
2 293 852 €
EBITDA (2024)
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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
735 538 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
302 233 €
Net income (2024)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
26 219 092 €
EBITDA margin (2024)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
32.1%
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 8%. 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 91%. 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 0.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 352.8% 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)
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Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low 50-100% : Moderate > 100% : High
7.994%
Financial autonomy (2024)
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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
90.807%
Cash flow / Revenue (2024)
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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
352.801%
Repayment capacity (2024)
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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
0.476
Asset age ratio (2024)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Debt ratio
14.785
34.849
48.579
55.481
51.31
23.58
24.817
18.975
7.994
Financial autonomy
81.511
71.412
64.328
61.859
63.879
78.393
78.186
81.708
90.807
Repayment capacity
13.922
6.846
6.109
6.326
3.484
1.868
1.011
0.897
0.476
Cash flow / Revenue
8.272%
39.953%
64.067%
68.667%
117.741%
144.115%
223.773%
189.6%
352.801%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
7.992024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.01
Med: 8.77
Q3: 62.6
Good-6 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the debt ratio of CALES TECHNOLOGIES (7.99) 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
90.81%2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 15.71%
Med: 62.26%
Q3: 91.3%
Good+10 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the financial autonomy of CALES TECHNOLOGIES (90.8%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.
Repayment capacity
0.48 years2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.09 years
Q3: 3.07 years
Average
In 2024, the repayment capacity of CALES TECHNOLOGIES (0.48) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.
Liquidity ratios
The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 3520.16. 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 49.5x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.
Liquidity ratio (2024)
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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
3520.162
Interest coverage (2024)
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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
49.47
Liquidity indicators evolution CALES TECHNOLOGIES
Visualisation créée via abddaf.fr Sources : INPI & BCE - Retraitements : Ministère de l'économie
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
553.362
766.71
573.593
664.264
838.6
1663.67
1830.448
1604.442
3520.162
Interest coverage
24.619
30.165
47.259
87.561
59.632
58.222
58.513
82.207
49.47
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
3520.162024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 138.65
Med: 681.09
Q3: 3914.52
Good+8 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CALES TECHNOLOGIES (3520.16) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.
Interest coverage
49.47x2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -74.77x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.0x
Excellent
In 2024, the interest coverage of CALES TECHNOLOGIES (49.5x) 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: 112 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 84 days. The company must finance 28 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 401 days of revenue, i.e. 2.6 M€ to permanently finance.
Operating WCR (2024)
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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
2 557 209 €
Customer credit (2024)
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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
112 j
Supplier credit (2024)
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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
84 j
Inventory turnover (2024)
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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)
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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
401 j
WCR and payment terms evolution CALES TECHNOLOGIES
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Operating WCR
2 180 001 €
2 311 725 €
2 259 286 €
2 807 296 €
3 324 493 €
15 526 876 €
2 802 735 €
2 840 907 €
2 557 209 €
Inventory turnover (days)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Customer payment term (days)
77
77
74
76
127
129
117
70
112
Supplier payment term (days)
216
302
548
329
297
176
77
106
84
Positioning of CALES TECHNOLOGIES in its sector
Comparison with sector Activités des sociétés holding
Valuation estimate
Based on 54 transactions of similar company sales
in 2024,
the value of CALES TECHNOLOGIES is estimated at
9 839 417 €
(range 5 435 841€ - 42 709 755€).
With an EBITDA of 735 538€, the sector multiple of 4.8x is applied.
The price/revenue ratio is 0.59x
(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 value2024
54 tx
5435k€9839k€42709k€
9 839 417 €Range: 5 435 841€ - 42 709 755€
NAF 5 année 2024
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
735 538 €×4.8x
Estimation3 556 952 €
602 105€ - 6 129 666€
Revenue Multiple30%
2 293 852 €×0.59x
Estimation1 350 555 €
840 216€ - 1 605 555€
Net Income Multiple20%
26 219 092 €×1.5x
Estimation38 278 877 €
24 413 620€ - 195 816 283€
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 54 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 CALES TECHNOLOGIES
What is the revenue of CALES TECHNOLOGIES ?
The revenue of CALES TECHNOLOGIES in 2024 is 2.3 M€.
Is CALES TECHNOLOGIES profitable?
Yes, CALES TECHNOLOGIES generated a net profit of 26.2 M€ in 2024.
Where is the headquarters of CALES TECHNOLOGIES ?
The headquarters of CALES TECHNOLOGIES is located in SAINT-JEAN-D'ILLAC (33127), in the department Gironde.
Where to find the tax return of CALES TECHNOLOGIES ?
The tax return of CALES TECHNOLOGIES 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 CALES TECHNOLOGIES operate?
CALES TECHNOLOGIES operates in the sector Activités des sociétés holding (NAF code 64.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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