CARENE DIFFUSION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CARENE DIFFUSION is a French company founded 25 years ago, specialized in the sector Intermédiaires du commerce en machines, équipements industriels, navires et avions. Based in GEMOZAC (17260), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 1.1 M€. 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 - CARENE DIFFUSION (SIREN 431660331)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2017
Revenue N/C 1 083 040 € N/C N/C N/C 870 934 €
Net income 3 838 € 11 097 € 13 628 € 4 107 € 38 074 € 24 043 €
EBITDA N/C 19 505 € N/C N/C N/C 29 517 €
Net margin N/C 1.0% N/C N/C N/C 2.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, CARENE DIFFUSION generates positive net income of 4 k€. Net income represents the final profit after all expenses (operating, financial, exceptional) and corporate tax. Change over 2017-2023: 24 k€ -> 4 k€.

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

3 838 €

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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 50%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

Debt ratio (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

8.177%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

49.863%

Asset age ratio (2023) ?
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

28.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
8.18 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: -0.32
Med: 0.07
Q3: 21.88
Average

In 2023, the debt ratio of CARENE DIFFUSION (8.18) 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
49.86% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 18.48%
Med: 50.08%
Q3: 69.09%
Average -6 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the financial autonomy of CARENE DIFFUSION (49.9%) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Repayment capacity
1.11 years 2022
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.68 years
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In 2022, the repayment capacity of CARENE DIFFUSION (1.11) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 198.49. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

198.493

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
198.49 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 100.01
Med: 205.88
Q3: 453.33
Average +9 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of CARENE DIFFUSION (198.49) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Interest coverage
0.35x 2022
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.07x
Good

In 2022, the interest coverage of CARENE DIFFUSION (0.3x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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 (2023) ?
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 (2023) ?
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 (2023) ?
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 (2023) ?
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 CARENE DIFFUSION in its sector

Comparison with sector Intermédiaires du commerce en machines, équipements industriels, navires et avions

Valuation estimate

Based on 229 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of CARENE DIFFUSION is estimated at 6 478 € (range 2 683€ - 26 296€). 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 2023
229 transactions
2k€ 6k€ 26k€
6 478 € Range: 2 683€ - 26 296€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation method used

Net Income Multiple
3 838 € × 1.7x = 6 478 €
Range: 2 684€ - 26 297€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 229 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 CARENE DIFFUSION

What is the revenue of CARENE DIFFUSION ?

The revenue of CARENE DIFFUSION in 2022 is 1.1 M€.

Is CARENE DIFFUSION profitable?

Yes, CARENE DIFFUSION generated a net profit of 4 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of CARENE DIFFUSION ?

The headquarters of CARENE DIFFUSION is located in GEMOZAC (17260), in the department Charente-Maritime.

Where to find the tax return of CARENE DIFFUSION ?

The tax return of CARENE DIFFUSION 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 CARENE DIFFUSION operate?

CARENE DIFFUSION operates in the sector Intermédiaires du commerce en machines, équipements industriels, navires et avions (NAF code 46.14Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.