CAROLINE 71 : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CAROLINE 71 is a French company now closed founded 10 years ago, formerly specialized in the sector Crédit-bail . Based in PARIS (75001), this company of category GE shows in 2023 a revenue of 7.5 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 71 (SIREN 814897658)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 7 471 089 € 6 981 776 € 6 938 847 € 6 976 973 € 6 900 722 € 3 660 051 € N/C N/C
Net income -800 375 € -2 481 848 € -4 831 823 € -8 129 735 € -12 899 390 € -12 216 118 € -3 908 € -4 093 €
EBITDA 7 460 965 € 6 971 985 € 6 925 967 € 6 961 371 € 6 887 189 € 1 086 655 € -3 908 € -4 092 €
Net margin -10.7% -35.5% -69.6% -116.5% -186.9% -333.8% N/C N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, CAROLINE 71 achieves revenue of 7.5 M€. Over the period 2018-2023, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +15.3%. Vs 2022: +7%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 7.5 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 7.5 M€, representing 99.9% of revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Net income is negative at -800 k€ (-10.7% of revenue), which will impact equity.

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

7 471 089 €

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

7 471 089 €

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

7 460 965 €

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

3 885 965 €

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

-800 375 €

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

99.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 421%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 19%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 13.7 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 49.3% 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 (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

420.871%

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

19.197%

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

49.335%

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

13.691

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

72.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
CAROLINE 71

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
420.87 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: -702.98
Med: -100.57
Q3: 0.0
Average +50 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the debt ratio of CAROLINE 71 (420.87) 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
19.2% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: -168.76%
Med: -10.13%
Q3: 7.89%
Excellent +18 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the financial autonomy of CAROLINE 71 (19.2%) 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
13.69 years 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 2.26 years
Q3: 17.61 years
Average -6 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the repayment capacity of CAROLINE 71 (13.69) 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 251059.00. 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 55.9x. 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

251059.002

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

55.895

Liquidity indicators evolution
CAROLINE 71

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
251059.0 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 46.68
Med: 469.24
Q3: 2912.47
Excellent

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of CAROLINE 71 (251059.00) 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
55.9x 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 7.46x
Q3: 52.82x
Excellent

In 2023, the interest coverage of CAROLINE 71 (55.9x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 119 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 119 days of the operating cycle (retail model). WCR is negative (-1931 days): operations structurally generate cash.

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

-40 073 278 €

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

0 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

119 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

-1931 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CAROLINE 71

Positioning of CAROLINE 71 in its sector

Comparison with sector Crédit-bail

Valuation estimate

Based on 142 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of CAROLINE 71 is estimated at 13 467 537 € (range 1 561 323€ - 23 948 913€). With an EBITDA of 7 460 965€, 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 2023
142 transactions
1561k€ 13467k€ 23948k€
13 467 537 € Range: 1 561 323€ - 23 948 913€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
7 460 965 € × 2.6x
Estimation 19 734 018 €
2 004 791€ - 34 587 621€
Revenue Multiple 30%
7 471 089 € × 0.40x
Estimation 3 023 404 €
822 212€ - 6 217 734€

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 71

What is the revenue of CAROLINE 71 ?

The revenue of CAROLINE 71 in 2023 is 7.5 M€.

Is CAROLINE 71 profitable?

CAROLINE 71 recorded a net loss in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of CAROLINE 71 ?

The headquarters of CAROLINE 71 is located in PARIS (75001), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of CAROLINE 71 ?

The tax return of CAROLINE 71 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 71 operate?

CAROLINE 71 operates in the sector Crédit-bail (NAF code 64.91Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.