CAUVALEX MANUTENTION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CAUVALEX MANUTENTION is a French company founded 16 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des sociétés holding. Based in CHELLES (77500), this company of category PME shows in 2019 a revenue of 190 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 - CAUVALEX MANUTENTION (SIREN 522024736)
Indicator 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 190 280 € 196 280 € 190 280 € 190 280 €
Net income 76 139 € 15 002 € 111 450 € 37 112 €
EBITDA 19 118 € 25 335 € 25 484 € 20 324 €
Net margin 40.0% 7.6% 58.6% 19.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2019, CAUVALEX MANUTENTION achieves revenue of 190 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: 0.0%). Slight decline of -3% vs 2018. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 190 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 19 k€, representing 10.0% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-3%), EBITDA varies by -25%, reducing margin by 2.9 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 76 k€, i.e. 40.0% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2019) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

190 280 €

Gross margin (2019) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

190 280 €

EBITDA (2019) ?
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

19 118 €

EBIT (2019) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

19 156 €

Net income (2019) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

76 139 €

EBITDA margin (2019) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

10.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 19%. 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 82%. 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 3.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 40.0% 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 (2019) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

19.305%

Financial autonomy (2019) ?
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

82.496%

Cash flow / Revenue (2019) ?
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

39.996%

Repayment capacity (2019) ?
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

3.402

Asset age ratio (2019) ?
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

100.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
CAUVALEX MANUTENTION

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
19.3 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.17
Med: 17.07
Q3: 90.65
Average +18 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the debt ratio of CAUVALEX MANUTENTION (19.30) 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
82.5% 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 21.04%
Med: 59.32%
Q3: 88.44%
Good -5 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the financial autonomy of CAUVALEX MANUTENTION (82.5%) 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
3.4 years 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: -0.0 years
Med: 0.17 years
Q3: 4.06 years
Average +18 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the repayment capacity of CAUVALEX MANUTENTION (3.40) 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 163.09. 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 14.3x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2019) ?
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

163.094

Interest coverage (2019) ?
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

14.337

Liquidity indicators evolution
CAUVALEX MANUTENTION

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
163.09 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 104.16
Med: 436.01
Q3: 2275.38
Average

In 2019, the liquidity ratio of CAUVALEX MANUTENTION (163.09) 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
14.34x 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: -58.78x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.0x
Excellent

In 2019, the interest coverage of CAUVALEX MANUTENTION (14.3x) 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: 82 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 82 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 3 days of revenue, i.e. 2 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2019, WCR increased by +110%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2019) ?
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

1 692 €

Customer credit (2019) ?
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 (2019) ?
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

82 j

Inventory turnover (2019) ?
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 (2019) ?
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

3 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CAUVALEX MANUTENTION

Positioning of CAUVALEX MANUTENTION in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des sociétés holding

Valuation estimate

Based on 72 transactions of similar company sales in 2019, the value of CAUVALEX MANUTENTION is estimated at 207 798 € (range 71 234€ - 389 880€). With an EBITDA of 19 118€, the sector multiple of 5.7x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.66x (in line with sector norms). 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 2019
72 tx
71k€ 207k€ 389k€
207 798 € Range: 71 234€ - 389 880€
NAF 5 année 2019

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
19 118 € × 5.7x
Estimation 108 481 €
56 465€ - 169 861€
Revenue Multiple 30%
190 280 € × 0.66x
Estimation 126 193 €
76 511€ - 218 558€
Net Income Multiple 20%
76 139 € × 7.6x
Estimation 578 499 €
100 240€ - 1 196 914€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 72 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 CAUVALEX MANUTENTION

What is the revenue of CAUVALEX MANUTENTION ?

The revenue of CAUVALEX MANUTENTION in 2019 is 190 k€.

Is CAUVALEX MANUTENTION profitable?

Yes, CAUVALEX MANUTENTION generated a net profit of 76 k€ in 2019.

Where is the headquarters of CAUVALEX MANUTENTION ?

The headquarters of CAUVALEX MANUTENTION is located in CHELLES (77500), in the department Seine-et-Marne.

Where to find the tax return of CAUVALEX MANUTENTION ?

The tax return of CAUVALEX MANUTENTION 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 CAUVALEX MANUTENTION operate?

CAUVALEX MANUTENTION operates in the sector Activités des sociétés holding (NAF code 64.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.