CAROLINE 45 : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CAROLINE 45 is a French company founded 15 years ago, specialized in the sector Crédit-bail . Based in PARIS (75002), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 1.5 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 - CAROLINE 45 (SIREN 529240350)
Indicator 2024 2023 2021 2020 2019 2018 2016
Revenue 1 462 666 € 3 367 171 € 3 372 095 € 3 388 175 € 3 348 656 € 3 369 627 € 3 372 129 €
Net income -57 507 € -148 889 € -213 598 € -240 667 € -264 967 € -290 001 € -355 286 €
EBITDA 1 409 919 € 3 253 377 € 3 259 431 € 3 276 125 € 3 237 974 € 3 258 811 € 3 260 182 €
Net margin -3.9% -4.4% -6.3% -7.1% -7.9% -8.6% -10.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, CAROLINE 45 achieves revenue of 1.5 M€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2024 (CAGR: -9.9%). Significant drop of -57% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 1.5 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 1.4 M€, representing 96.4% of revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Net income is negative at -58 k€ (-3.9% of revenue), which will impact equity.

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

1 462 666 €

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

1 462 666 €

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

1 409 919 €

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

-39 002 €

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

-57 507 €

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

96.4%

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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 100%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 95.1% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. This high level provides strong self-financing capacity.

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

0.0%

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

99.991%

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

95.129%

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

0.0

Solvency indicators evolution
CAROLINE 45

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: -621.2
Med: -100.65
Q3: 0.0
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of CAROLINE 45 (0.00) 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
99.99% 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: -81.17%
Med: -5.4%
Q3: 27.03%
Excellent +25 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of CAROLINE 45 (100.0%) 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 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 2.55 years
Q3: 17.64 years
Excellent -26 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of CAROLINE 45 (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 1066985.00. 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 1.8x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

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

1066985.0

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

1.767

Liquidity indicators evolution
CAROLINE 45

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
1066985.0 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 140.6
Med: 1060.51
Q3: 5232.78
Excellent

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CAROLINE 45 (1066985.00) 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
1.77x 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 7.57x
Q3: 56.11x
Average -21 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of CAROLINE 45 (1.8x) 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. Overall, WCR represents 0 days of revenue, i.e. 102 € to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-100%), freeing up cash.

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

102 €

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

0 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

0 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

0 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

0 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CAROLINE 45

Positioning of CAROLINE 45 in its sector

Comparison with sector Crédit-bail

Valuation estimate

Based on 142 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of CAROLINE 45 is estimated at 2 552 711 € (range 297 145€ - 4 541 556€). With an EBITDA of 1 409 919€, the sector multiple of 2.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.40x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
142 transactions
297k€ 2552k€ 4541k€
2 552 711 € Range: 297 145€ - 4 541 556€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 409 919 € × 2.6x
Estimation 3 729 191 €
378 851€ - 6 536 118€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 462 666 € × 0.40x
Estimation 591 912 €
160 970€ - 1 217 288€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 142 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 CAROLINE 45

What is the revenue of CAROLINE 45 ?

The revenue of CAROLINE 45 in 2024 is 1.5 M€.

Is CAROLINE 45 profitable?

CAROLINE 45 recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of CAROLINE 45 ?

The headquarters of CAROLINE 45 is located in PARIS (75002), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of CAROLINE 45 ?

The tax return of CAROLINE 45 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 CAROLINE 45 operate?

CAROLINE 45 operates in the sector Crédit-bail (NAF code 64.91Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.