CARO TP : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CARO TP is a French company founded 37 years ago, specialized in the sector Travaux de terrassement courants et travaux préparatoires. Based in QUINT-FONSEGRIVES (31130), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 17.7 M€. 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 - CARO TP (SIREN 348342064)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 17 737 544 € 15 096 395 € 13 782 101 € 12 424 303 € 9 615 061 € 11 197 305 € 11 040 628 € 9 591 043 € 6 965 520 €
Net income 439 107 € 235 331 € 171 649 € 148 111 € 134 497 € 367 873 € 371 520 € 318 970 € 271 018 €
EBITDA 780 017 € 544 335 € 541 090 € 431 458 € 322 361 € 774 497 € 435 198 € 564 828 € 304 633 €
Net margin 2.5% 1.6% 1.2% 1.2% 1.4% 3.3% 3.4% 3.3% 3.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, CARO TP achieves revenue of 17.7 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +12.4%. Vs 2023, growth of +17% (15.1 M€ -> 17.7 M€). After deducting consumption (4.2 M€), gross margin stands at 13.5 M€, i.e. a rate of 76%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 780 k€, representing 4.4% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 439 k€, i.e. 2.5% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

17 737 544 €

Gross margin (2024) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

13 535 665 €

EBITDA (2024) ?
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

780 017 €

EBIT (2024) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

521 200 €

Net income (2024) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

439 107 €

EBITDA margin (2024) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

4.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 23%. 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 33%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. 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 3.1% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2024) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

22.833%

Financial autonomy (2024) ?
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

32.659%

Cash flow / Revenue (2024) ?
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

3.102%

Repayment capacity (2024) ?
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

1.346

Asset age ratio (2024) ?
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

30.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
CARO TP

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
22.83 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 7.62
Med: 32.33
Q3: 83.27
Good -9 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of CARO TP (22.83) 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
32.66% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 20.8%
Med: 39.12%
Q3: 56.1%
Average -8 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of CARO TP (32.7%) 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
1.35 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.6 years
Q3: 2.11 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of CARO TP (1.35) 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 198.60. 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 2.5x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

Liquidity ratio (2024) ?
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

198.602

Interest coverage (2024) ?
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

2.473

Liquidity indicators evolution
CARO TP

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
198.6 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 142.05
Med: 199.71
Q3: 301.05
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CARO TP (198.60) 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
2.47x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.89x
Q3: 4.74x
Good

In 2024, the interest coverage of CARO TP (2.5x) 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: 86 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 53 days. The gap of 33 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Inventory turnover is 1 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 42 days of revenue, i.e. 2.1 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +360%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2024) ?
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

2 050 815 €

Customer credit (2024) ?
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

86 j

Supplier credit (2024) ?
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

53 j

Inventory turnover (2024) ?
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

1 j

WCR in days of revenue (2024) ?
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

42 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CARO TP

Positioning of CARO TP in its sector

Comparison with sector Travaux de terrassement courants et travaux préparatoires

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (22 transactions). This range of 308 678€ to 6 013 838€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
308k€ 973k€ 6013k€
973 464 € Range: 308 678€ - 6 013 838€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 22 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 CARO TP

What is the revenue of CARO TP ?

The revenue of CARO TP in 2024 is 17.7 M€.

Is CARO TP profitable?

Yes, CARO TP generated a net profit of 439 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of CARO TP ?

The headquarters of CARO TP is located in QUINT-FONSEGRIVES (31130), in the department Haute-Garonne.

Where to find the tax return of CARO TP ?

The tax return of CARO TP 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 CARO TP operate?

CARO TP operates in the sector Travaux de terrassement courants et travaux préparatoires (NAF code 43.12A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.