CARAIBE-GUYANE-FORAGE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CARAIBE-GUYANE-FORAGE is a French company founded 46 years ago, specialized in the sector Location de terrains et d'autres biens immobiliers. Based in BAIE-MAHAULT (97122), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 423 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-18

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - CARAIBE-GUYANE-FORAGE (SIREN 318610110)
Indicator 2018 2017
Revenue 423 323 € 435 073 €
Net income 113 973 € 580 713 €
EBITDA 20 923 € 21 538 €
Net margin 26.9% 133.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, CARAIBE-GUYANE-FORAGE achieves revenue of 423 k€. Slight decline of -3% vs 2017. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 423 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 21 k€, representing 4.9% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 114 k€, i.e. 26.9% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2018) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

423 323 €

Gross margin (2018) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

423 323 €

EBITDA (2018) ?
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

20 923 €

EBIT (2018) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

67 624 €

Net income (2018) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

113 973 €

EBITDA margin (2018) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

4.9%

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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 97%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 27.6% 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 (2018) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.0%

Financial autonomy (2018) ?
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

96.93%

Cash flow / Revenue (2018) ?
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

27.608%

Repayment capacity (2018) ?
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

0.0

Asset age ratio (2018) ?
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

57.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0
Med: 13.96
Q3: 156.7
Excellent

In 2018, the debt ratio of CARAIBE-GUYANE-FORAGE (0.00) 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
96.93% 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 3.47%
Med: 39.66%
Q3: 79.19%
Excellent

In 2018, the financial autonomy of CARAIBE-GUYANE-FORAGE (96.9%) 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 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.5 years
Q3: 8.02 years
Excellent

In 2018, the repayment capacity of CARAIBE-GUYANE-FORAGE (0.00) 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 2629.84. 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 105.1x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2018) ?
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

2629.842

Interest coverage (2018) ?
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

105.052

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
2629.84 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 74.11
Med: 236.58
Q3: 909.6
Excellent

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of CARAIBE-GUYANE-FORAGE (2629.84) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
105.05x 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.03x
Q3: 14.62x
Excellent +50 pts over 2 years

In 2018, the interest coverage of CARAIBE-GUYANE-FORAGE (105.0x) 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: 75 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 1 days. The gap of 74 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. WCR is negative (-17 days): operations structurally generate cash.

Operating WCR (2018) ?
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

-19 431 €

Customer credit (2018) ?
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

75 j

Supplier credit (2018) ?
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

1 j

Inventory turnover (2018) ?
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 (2018) ?
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

-17 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CARAIBE-GUYANE-FORAGE in its sector

Comparison with sector Location de terrains et d'autres biens immobiliers

Valuation estimate

Based on 184 transactions of similar company sales in 2018, the value of CARAIBE-GUYANE-FORAGE is estimated at 241 804 € (range 91 483€ - 548 346€). With an EBITDA of 20 923€, the sector multiple of 4.3x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.55x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2018
184 transactions
91k€ 241k€ 548k€
241 804 € Range: 91 483€ - 548 346€
NAF 5 année 2018

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
20 923 € × 4.3x
Estimation 90 960 €
30 852€ - 162 172€
Revenue Multiple 30%
423 323 € × 0.55x
Estimation 234 446 €
110 489€ - 756 192€
Net Income Multiple 20%
113 973 € × 5.5x
Estimation 629 951 €
214 553€ - 1 202 016€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 184 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...).

Similar companies (Location de terrains et d'autres biens immobiliers)

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Frequently asked questions about CARAIBE-GUYANE-FORAGE

What is the revenue of CARAIBE-GUYANE-FORAGE ?

The revenue of CARAIBE-GUYANE-FORAGE in 2018 is 423 k€.

Is CARAIBE-GUYANE-FORAGE profitable?

Yes, CARAIBE-GUYANE-FORAGE generated a net profit of 114 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of CARAIBE-GUYANE-FORAGE ?

The headquarters of CARAIBE-GUYANE-FORAGE is located in BAIE-MAHAULT (97122), in the department Guadeloupe.

Where to find the tax return of CARAIBE-GUYANE-FORAGE ?

The tax return of CARAIBE-GUYANE-FORAGE 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 CARAIBE-GUYANE-FORAGE operate?

CARAIBE-GUYANE-FORAGE operates in the sector Location de terrains et d'autres biens immobiliers (NAF code 68.20B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.