CAROLINE 96 : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CAROLINE 96 is a French company founded 4 years ago, specialized in the sector Crédit-bail . Based in PARIS (75002), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 551 k€. 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 96 (SIREN 904477189)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021
Revenue 550 552 € 525 538 € N/C N/C
Net income -776 904 € -1 207 933 € -802 693 € -2 930 €
EBITDA 542 353 € 512 922 € -283 492 € -2 931 €
Net margin -141.1% -229.8% N/C N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, CAROLINE 96 achieves revenue of 551 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 4 years (CAGR: +4.8%). Vs 2023: +5%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 551 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 542 k€, representing 98.5% of revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Net income is negative at -777 k€ (-141.1% 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

550 552 €

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

550 552 €

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

542 353 €

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

287 352 €

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

-776 904 €

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

98.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -1952%. 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 -5%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 23.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 45.6% 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

-1952.096%

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

-5.346%

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

45.614%

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

23.238

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

92.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
CAROLINE 96

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-1952.1 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -621.2
Med: -100.65
Q3: 0.0
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of CAROLINE 96 (-1952.10) 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
-5.35% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -81.17%
Med: -5.4%
Q3: 27.03%
Good

In 2024, the financial autonomy of CAROLINE 96 (-5.3%) 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
23.24 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 2.55 years
Q3: 17.64 years
Average +50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of CAROLINE 96 (23.24) 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 890.50. 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 57.9x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

890.496

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

57.943

Liquidity indicators evolution
CAROLINE 96

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
890.5 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 140.6
Med: 1060.51
Q3: 5232.78
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CAROLINE 96 (890.50) 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
57.94x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 7.57x
Q3: 56.11x
Excellent +50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of CAROLINE 96 (57.9x) 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: 251 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 0 days. The gap of 251 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. WCR is negative (-1350 days): operations structurally generate 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

-2 064 735 €

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

251 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

-1350 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CAROLINE 96

Positioning of CAROLINE 96 in its sector

Comparison with sector Crédit-bail

Valuation estimate

Based on 142 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of CAROLINE 96 is estimated at 980 115 € (range 113 803€ - 1 743 225€). With an EBITDA of 542 353€, 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
113k€ 980k€ 1743k€
980 115 € Range: 113 803€ - 1 743 225€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
542 353 € × 2.6x
Estimation 1 434 507 €
145 732€ - 2 514 246€
Revenue Multiple 30%
550 552 € × 0.40x
Estimation 222 798 €
60 590€ - 458 191€

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 96

What is the revenue of CAROLINE 96 ?

The revenue of CAROLINE 96 in 2024 is 551 k€.

Is CAROLINE 96 profitable?

CAROLINE 96 recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of CAROLINE 96 ?

The headquarters of CAROLINE 96 is located in PARIS (75002), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of CAROLINE 96 ?

The tax return of CAROLINE 96 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 96 operate?

CAROLINE 96 operates in the sector Crédit-bail (NAF code 64.91Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.