CARIBES FROID SERVICES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CARIBES FROID SERVICES is a French company founded 10 years ago, specialized in the sector Travaux d'installation d'équipements thermiques et de climatisation. Based in BASSE-TERRE (97100), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 644 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-25

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

Financial history - CARIBES FROID SERVICES (SIREN 812579365)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 644 357 € 917 912 € 832 603 € 962 443 € 952 002 € 756 053 € 570 057 € 402 565 €
Net income 42 188 € 16 575 € -12 501 € 30 258 € 88 850 € 110 473 € -20 645 € 201 508 €
EBITDA 43 694 € 68 300 € 10 549 € 22 860 € 127 285 € 165 094 € -19 988 € 201 797 €
Net margin 6.5% 1.8% -1.5% 3.1% 9.3% 14.6% -3.6% 50.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, CARIBES FROID SERVICES achieves revenue of 644 k€. Over the period 2016-2023, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +7.0%. Significant drop of -30% vs 2022. After deducting consumption (201 k€), gross margin stands at 443 k€, i.e. a rate of 69%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 44 k€, representing 6.8% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 42 k€, i.e. 6.5% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

644 357 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

443 385 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

43 694 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

39 536 €

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

42 188 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

6.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 20%. 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 42%. 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 1.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 7.2% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

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

20.027%

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

41.534%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

7.195%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

1.639

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

26.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
20.03 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 2.09
Med: 17.22
Q3: 54.06
Average

In 2023, the debt ratio of CARIBES FROID SERVICES (20.03) 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
41.53% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 15.57%
Med: 35.33%
Q3: 53.92%
Good -8 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the financial autonomy of CARIBES FROID SERVICES (41.5%) 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
1.64 years 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.21 years
Q3: 1.37 years
Average +50 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the repayment capacity of CARIBES FROID SERVICES (1.64) 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 197.49. 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 7.9x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

197.486

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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

7.942

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
197.49 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 152.96
Med: 207.19
Q3: 302.49
Average -16 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of CARIBES FROID SERVICES (197.49) 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
7.94x 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.26x
Q3: 2.24x
Excellent

In 2023, the interest coverage of CARIBES FROID SERVICES (7.9x) 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: 373 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 113 days. The gap of 260 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 284 days of revenue, i.e. 509 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2023, WCR increased by +356%, requiring additional financing.

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

508 739 €

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

373 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

113 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 in days of revenue (2023) ?
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

284 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CARIBES FROID SERVICES in its sector

Comparison with sector Travaux d'installation d'équipements thermiques et de climatisation

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (26 transactions). This range of 54 671€ to 139 239€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2023
Indicative
54k€ 70k€ 139k€
70 798 € Range: 54 671€ - 139 239€
NAF 5 année 2023

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 26 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 CARIBES FROID SERVICES

What is the revenue of CARIBES FROID SERVICES ?

The revenue of CARIBES FROID SERVICES in 2023 is 644 k€.

Is CARIBES FROID SERVICES profitable?

Yes, CARIBES FROID SERVICES generated a net profit of 42 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of CARIBES FROID SERVICES ?

The headquarters of CARIBES FROID SERVICES is located in BASSE-TERRE (97100), in the department Guadeloupe.

Where to find the tax return of CARIBES FROID SERVICES ?

The tax return of CARIBES FROID SERVICES 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 CARIBES FROID SERVICES operate?

CARIBES FROID SERVICES operates in the sector Travaux d'installation d'équipements thermiques et de climatisation (NAF code 43.22B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.