CARLINE'S : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CARLINE'S is a French company founded 32 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de détail d'habillement en magasin spécialisé. Based in PARIS (75015), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 168 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 - CARLINE'S (SIREN 393584230)
Indicator 2021 2020 2016
Revenue 168 325 € 139 753 € 219 791 €
Net income 6 053 € 33 775 € -17 920 €
EBITDA 139 € 34 101 € -12 453 €
Net margin 3.6% 24.2% -8.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, CARLINE'S achieves revenue of 168 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2021 (CAGR: -5.2%). Vs 2020, growth of +20% (140 k€ -> 168 k€). After deducting consumption (89 k€), gross margin stands at 79 k€, i.e. a rate of 47%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 139 €, representing 0.1% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+20%), EBITDA varies by -100%, reducing margin by 24.3 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 6 k€, i.e. 3.6% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2021) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

168 325 €

Gross margin (2021) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

79 039 €

EBITDA (2021) ?
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

139 €

EBIT (2021) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

6 070 €

Net income (2021) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

6 053 €

EBITDA margin (2021) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

0.1%

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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 91%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 0.1% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2021) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.0%

Financial autonomy (2021) ?
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

91.373%

Cash flow / Revenue (2021) ?
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

0.073%

Repayment capacity (2021) ?
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

0.0

Asset age ratio (2021) ?
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

-1.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
CARLINE'S

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2021
2016
2020
2021
Q1: 1.51
Med: 43.88
Q3: 133.57
Excellent -30 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the debt ratio of CARLINE'S (0.00) 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
91.37% 2021
2016
2020
2021
Q1: 12.83%
Med: 34.31%
Q3: 56.75%
Excellent +16 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the financial autonomy of CARLINE'S (91.4%) 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
0.0 years 2021
2016
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.69 years
Q3: 3.2 years
Excellent

In 2021, the repayment capacity of CARLINE'S (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 652.87. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2021) ?
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

652.873

Interest coverage (2021) ?
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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
CARLINE'S

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
652.87 2021
2016
2020
2021
Q1: 121.53
Med: 219.62
Q3: 374.31
Excellent +24 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of CARLINE'S (652.87) 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
0.0x 2021
2016
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.3x
Q3: 2.69x
Average

In 2021, the interest coverage of CARLINE'S (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. Average customer payment term: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 17 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 17 days. Inventory turnover is 80 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 68 days of revenue, i.e. 32 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-56%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2021) ?
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

31 977 €

Customer credit (2021) ?
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 (2021) ?
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

17 j

Inventory turnover (2021) ?
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

80 j

WCR in days of revenue (2021) ?
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

68 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CARLINE'S

Positioning of CARLINE'S in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de détail d'habillement en magasin spécialisé

Valuation estimate

Based on 96 transactions of similar company sales in 2021, the value of CARLINE'S is estimated at 23 388 € (range 11 088€ - 45 495€). With an EBITDA of 139€, the sector multiple of 4.2x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.37x (conservative valuation). 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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2021
96 tx
11k€ 23k€ 45k€
23 388 € Range: 11 088€ - 45 495€
NAF 5 année 2021

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
139 € × 4.2x
Estimation 590 €
173€ - 1 546€
Revenue Multiple 30%
168 325 € × 0.37x
Estimation 61 555 €
31 163€ - 119 172€
Net Income Multiple 20%
6 053 € × 3.8x
Estimation 23 136 €
8 268€ - 44 856€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 96 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 CARLINE'S

What is the revenue of CARLINE'S ?

The revenue of CARLINE'S in 2021 is 168 k€.

Is CARLINE'S profitable?

Yes, CARLINE'S generated a net profit of 6 k€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of CARLINE'S ?

The headquarters of CARLINE'S is located in PARIS (75015), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of CARLINE'S ?

The tax return of CARLINE'S 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 CARLINE'S operate?

CARLINE'S operates in the sector Commerce de détail d'habillement en magasin spécialisé (NAF code 47.71Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.