CARRE D'EXPERTS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CARRE D'EXPERTS is a French company founded 17 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités spécialisées, scientifiques et techniques diverses. Based in LA TESTE-DE-BUCH (33260), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 340 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 - CARRE D'EXPERTS (SIREN 509787388)
Indicator 2017 2016
Revenue 340 403 € 317 251 €
Net income 9 513 € 441 €
EBITDA 16 584 € 4 224 €
Net margin 2.8% 0.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, CARRE D'EXPERTS achieves revenue of 340 k€. Vs 2016: +7%. After deducting consumption (2 k€), gross margin stands at 339 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 17 k€, representing 4.9% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +3.5 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 10 k€, i.e. 2.8% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2017) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

340 403 €

Gross margin (2017) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

338 839 €

EBITDA (2017) ?
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

16 584 €

EBIT (2017) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

9 657 €

Net income (2017) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

9 513 €

EBITDA margin (2017) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

4.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 51%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 47%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 23.1% 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 (2017) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

51.383%

Financial autonomy (2017) ?
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

46.564%

Cash flow / Revenue (2017) ?
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

23.059%

Repayment capacity (2017) ?
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

0.616

Asset age ratio (2017) ?
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

61.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
CARRE D'EXPERTS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
51.38 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0
Med: 4.17
Q3: 42.64
Average

In 2017, the debt ratio of CARRE D'EXPERTS (51.38) 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
46.56% 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 3.93%
Med: 34.27%
Q3: 64.06%
Good

In 2017, the financial autonomy of CARRE D'EXPERTS (46.6%) 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
0.62 years 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.42 years
Average

In 2017, the repayment capacity of CARRE D'EXPERTS (0.62) 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 290.10. 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 4.0x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

Liquidity ratio (2017) ?
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

290.095

Interest coverage (2017) ?
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

3.95

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
290.1 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 134.04
Med: 229.3
Q3: 455.77
Good

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of CARRE D'EXPERTS (290.10) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
3.95x 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.44x
Excellent

In 2017, the interest coverage of CARRE D'EXPERTS (4.0x) 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: 134 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 6 days. The gap of 128 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 7 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 55 days of revenue, i.e. 52 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2017) ?
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

51 877 €

Customer credit (2017) ?
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

134 j

Supplier credit (2017) ?
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

6 j

Inventory turnover (2017) ?
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

7 j

WCR in days of revenue (2017) ?
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

55 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CARRE D'EXPERTS

Positioning of CARRE D'EXPERTS in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités spécialisées, scientifiques et techniques diverses

Valuation estimate

Based on 98 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of CARRE D'EXPERTS is estimated at 75 079 € (range 21 205€ - 125 433€). With an EBITDA of 16 584€, the sector multiple of 3.5x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.36x (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 2017
98 tx
21k€ 75k€ 125k€
75 079 € Range: 21 205€ - 125 433€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
16 584 € × 3.5x
Estimation 57 451 €
14 315€ - 94 184€
Revenue Multiple 30%
340 403 € × 0.36x
Estimation 123 731 €
40 629€ - 209 360€
Net Income Multiple 20%
9 513 € × 4.9x
Estimation 46 172 €
9 296€ - 77 667€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 98 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 CARRE D'EXPERTS

What is the revenue of CARRE D'EXPERTS ?

The revenue of CARRE D'EXPERTS in 2017 is 340 k€.

Is CARRE D'EXPERTS profitable?

Yes, CARRE D'EXPERTS generated a net profit of 10 k€ in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of CARRE D'EXPERTS ?

The headquarters of CARRE D'EXPERTS is located in LA TESTE-DE-BUCH (33260), in the department Gironde.

Where to find the tax return of CARRE D'EXPERTS ?

The tax return of CARRE D'EXPERTS 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 CARRE D'EXPERTS operate?

CARRE D'EXPERTS operates in the sector Activités spécialisées, scientifiques et techniques diverses (NAF code 74.90B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.