CARAN : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CARAN is a French company founded 15 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de bois et de matériaux de construction . Based in AUBENAS (07200), this company of category PME shows in 2019 a revenue of 224 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

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

Financial history - CARAN (SIREN 529636821)
Indicator 2020 2019 2018
Revenue N/C 224 498 € 52 481 €
Net income 0 € 15 456 € -15 211 €
EBITDA N/C 16 770 € -19 324 €
Net margin N/C 6.9% -29.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, CARAN records a net loss of 0 €. This deficit will reduce equity on the balance sheet.

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 681%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 39%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

Debt ratio (2020) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

681.16%

Financial autonomy (2020) ?
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

38.959%

Asset age ratio (2020) ?
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

81.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
CARAN

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
681.16 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 1.83
Med: 29.82
Q3: 92.84
Average +50 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the debt ratio of CARAN (681.16) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Financial autonomy
38.96% 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 19.22%
Med: 38.15%
Q3: 55.98%
Good -24 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the financial autonomy of CARAN (39.0%) 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
0.02 years 2019
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.33 years
Q3: 2.21 years
Good

In 2019, the repayment capacity of CARAN (0.02) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 114.48. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2020) ?
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

114.478

Liquidity indicators evolution
CARAN

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
114.48 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 155.88
Med: 220.52
Q3: 311.89
Watch +8 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of CARAN (114.48) 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
0.0x 2019
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.92x
Q3: 5.38x
Average

In 2019, the interest coverage of CARAN (0.0x) 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.

Operating WCR (2020) ?
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

0 €

Customer credit (2020) ?
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 (2020) ?
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

0 j

Inventory turnover (2020) ?
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 and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CARAN in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de bois et de matériaux de construction

Similar companies (Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de bois et de matériaux de construction )

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Frequently asked questions about CARAN

What is the revenue of CARAN ?

The revenue of CARAN in 2019 is 224 k€.

Is CARAN profitable?

Yes, CARAN generated a net profit of 15 k€ in 2019.

Where is the headquarters of CARAN ?

The headquarters of CARAN is located in AUBENAS (07200), in the department Ardeche.

Where to find the tax return of CARAN ?

The tax return of CARAN 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 CARAN operate?

CARAN operates in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de bois et de matériaux de construction (NAF code 46.73A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.