Employees: NN (None)Legal category: SCA (commandite par actions)Size: PMECreation date: 2010-03-01 (16 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Ingénierie, études techniquesLocation: MONTPELLIER (34000), Herault
CARFLEX : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
CARFLEX is a French company
founded 16 years ago,
specialized in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques.
Based in MONTPELLIER (34000),
this company of category PME
shows in 2024 a revenue of 1.1 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
In 2024, CARFLEX achieves revenue of 1.1 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +24.0%. Vs 2023: +6%. After deducting consumption (47 k€), gross margin stands at 1.0 M€, i.e. a rate of 96%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 307 k€, representing 28.7% of 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 80 k€, i.e. 7.5% 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
1 069 315 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
1 022 733 €
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
306 542 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
103 575 €
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
80 406 €
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
28.7%
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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 39%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 7.5% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.
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
0.05%
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
39.485%
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
7.519%
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
0.004
Solvency indicators evolution CARFLEX
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2016
2018
2022
2023
2024
Debt ratio
8.305
0.029
0.0
0.0
0.05
Financial autonomy
53.959
62.262
43.585
37.857
39.485
Repayment capacity
0.467
0.002
0.0
0.0
0.004
Cash flow / Revenue
29.562%
15.386%
4.917%
6.475%
7.519%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
0.052024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 8.25
Q3: 42.9
Good
In 2024, the debt ratio of CARFLEX (0.05) 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
39.48%2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 11.27%
Med: 37.87%
Q3: 61.33%
Good-6 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the financial autonomy of CARFLEX (39.5%) 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
0.0 years2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.9 years
Average+25 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the repayment capacity of CARFLEX (0.00) 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 164.64. 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 0.1x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.
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
164.643
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
0.113
Liquidity indicators evolution CARFLEX
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Indicator
2016
2018
2022
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
238.162
262.666
176.276
160.39
164.643
Interest coverage
0.752
0.014
0.007
0.0
0.113
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
164.642024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 148.97
Med: 229.92
Q3: 405.25
Average
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CARFLEX (164.64) 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
0.11x2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.05x
Good
In 2024, the interest coverage of CARFLEX (0.1x) 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. Average customer payment term: 291 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 315 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 24 days. Overall, WCR represents 341 days of revenue, i.e. 1.0 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +536%, requiring additional financing.
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
1 013 048 €
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
291 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
315 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
341 j
WCR and payment terms evolution CARFLEX
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Indicator
2016
2018
2022
2023
2024
Operating WCR
159 197 €
304 377 €
788 925 €
1 062 951 €
1 013 048 €
Inventory turnover (days)
0
0
0
0
0
Customer payment term (days)
421
290
271
318
291
Supplier payment term (days)
306
287
245
322
315
Positioning of CARFLEX in its sector
Comparison with sector Ingénierie, études techniques
Valuation estimate
Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (40 transactions).
This range of 92 750€ to 770 256€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.
Estimated enterprise value2024
Indicative
92k€248k€770k€
248 383 €Range: 92 750€ - 770 256€
NAF 5 année 2024
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 40 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 (Ingénierie, études techniques)
Compare CARFLEX with other companies in the same sector:
Yes, CARFLEX generated a net profit of 80 k€ in 2024.
Where is the headquarters of CARFLEX ?
The headquarters of CARFLEX is located in MONTPELLIER (34000), in the department Herault.
Where to find the tax return of CARFLEX ?
The tax return of CARFLEX 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 CARFLEX operate?
CARFLEX operates in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques (NAF code 71.12B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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