CARAVANING DU GRAND SART : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CARAVANING DU GRAND SART is a French company founded 35 years ago, specialized in the sector Terrains de camping et parcs pour caravanes ou véhicules de loisirs. Based in SAINGHIN-EN-MELANTOIS (59262), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 184 k€. 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 - CARAVANING DU GRAND SART (SIREN 378363386)
Indicator 2018 2017
Revenue 184 135 € 192 028 €
Net income 32 078 € 25 046 €
EBITDA 33 038 € 42 317 €
Net margin 17.4% 13.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, CARAVANING DU GRAND SART achieves revenue of 184 k€. Slight decline of -4% vs 2017. After deducting consumption (9 k€), gross margin stands at 175 k€, i.e. a rate of 95%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 33 k€, representing 17.9% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-4%), EBITDA varies by -22%, reducing margin by 4.1 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 32 k€, i.e. 17.4% 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

184 135 €

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

175 166 €

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

33 038 €

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

37 291 €

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

32 078 €

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

17.9%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 13%. 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 77%. 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 1.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 6.8% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

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

12.871%

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

77.13%

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

6.812%

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

1.341

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

39.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
CARAVANING DU GRAND SART

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
12.87 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 13.35
Med: 70.51
Q3: 239.86
Excellent

In 2018, the debt ratio of CARAVANING DU GRAND SART (12.87) 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
77.13% 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 14.34%
Med: 37.54%
Q3: 62.31%
Excellent

In 2018, the financial autonomy of CARAVANING DU GRAND SART (77.1%) 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
1.34 years 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 0.07 years
Med: 1.88 years
Q3: 5.3 years
Good +11 pts over 2 years

In 2018, the repayment capacity of CARAVANING DU GRAND SART (1.34) 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 503.99. 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 0.8x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

503.989

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

0.793

Liquidity indicators evolution
CARAVANING DU GRAND SART

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
503.99 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 61.87
Med: 143.37
Q3: 309.77
Excellent

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of CARAVANING DU GRAND SART (503.99) 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
0.79x 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 2.84x
Q3: 9.43x
Average

In 2018, the interest coverage of CARAVANING DU GRAND SART (0.8x) 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: 50 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 7 days. The gap of 43 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 1 days of revenue, i.e. 582 € to permanently finance.

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

582 €

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

50 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

7 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

1 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CARAVANING DU GRAND SART

Positioning of CARAVANING DU GRAND SART in its sector

Comparison with sector Terrains de camping et parcs pour caravanes ou véhicules de loisirs

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (25 transactions). This range of 149 651€ to 372 741€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2018
Indicative
149k€ 276k€ 372k€
276 191 € Range: 149 651€ - 372 741€
NAF 5 année 2018

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 25 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 (Terrains de camping et parcs pour caravanes ou véhicules de loisirs)

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Frequently asked questions about CARAVANING DU GRAND SART

What is the revenue of CARAVANING DU GRAND SART ?

The revenue of CARAVANING DU GRAND SART in 2018 is 184 k€.

Is CARAVANING DU GRAND SART profitable?

Yes, CARAVANING DU GRAND SART generated a net profit of 32 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of CARAVANING DU GRAND SART ?

The headquarters of CARAVANING DU GRAND SART is located in SAINGHIN-EN-MELANTOIS (59262), in the department Nord.

Where to find the tax return of CARAVANING DU GRAND SART ?

The tax return of CARAVANING DU GRAND SART 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 CARAVANING DU GRAND SART operate?

CARAVANING DU GRAND SART operates in the sector Terrains de camping et parcs pour caravanes ou véhicules de loisirs (NAF code 55.30Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.