CHALLANS OPTIQUE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CHALLANS OPTIQUE is a French company founded 37 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerces de détail d'optique. Based in CHALLANS (85300), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 1.1 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-09

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - CHALLANS OPTIQUE (SIREN 347957771)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2016
Revenue 1 082 915 € N/C 989 945 € 1 067 503 € 895 683 € 815 503 €
Net income 114 062 € 104 259 € 94 491 € 123 631 € 82 123 € 95 448 €
EBITDA 176 758 € N/C 159 669 € 185 174 € 121 530 € 141 208 €
Net margin 10.5% N/C 9.5% 11.6% 9.2% 11.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, CHALLANS OPTIQUE achieves revenue of 1.1 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 6 years (CAGR: +3.6%). After deducting consumption (393 k€), gross margin stands at 690 k€, i.e. a rate of 64%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 177 k€, representing 16.3% of revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 114 k€, i.e. 10.5% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

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

1 082 915 €

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

690 226 €

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

176 758 €

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

141 278 €

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

114 062 €

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

16.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 15%. 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 65%. 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 0.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 12.4% 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

15.255%

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

64.899%

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

12.391%

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

0.36

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

20.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
15.26 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 6.25
Med: 24.6
Q3: 67.83
Good -16 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of CHALLANS OPTIQUE (15.26) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
64.9% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 27.06%
Med: 52.86%
Q3: 69.46%
Good +19 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of CHALLANS OPTIQUE (64.9%) 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
0.36 years 2024
2022
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.84 years
Q3: 2.71 years
Good -11 pts over 2 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of CHALLANS OPTIQUE (0.36) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 266.31. 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 0.3x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

266.31

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

0.342

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
266.31 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 162.44
Med: 249.24
Q3: 376.94
Good +15 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CHALLANS OPTIQUE (266.31) 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
0.34x 2024
2022
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.37x
Q3: 5.78x
Average -9 pts over 2 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of CHALLANS OPTIQUE (0.3x) 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. Average customer payment term: 10 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 61 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 51 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 35 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 78 days of revenue, i.e. 235 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +27%, requiring additional financing.

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

234 960 €

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

10 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

61 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

35 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

78 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CHALLANS OPTIQUE in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerces de détail d'optique

Valuation estimate

Based on 117 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of CHALLANS OPTIQUE is estimated at 578 623 € (range 365 964€ - 1 090 012€). With an EBITDA of 176 758€, the sector multiple of 4.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.53x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
117 transactions
365k€ 578k€ 1090k€
578 623 € Range: 365 964€ - 1 090 012€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
176 758 € × 4.0x
Estimation 702 073 €
484 416€ - 1 323 661€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 082 915 € × 0.53x
Estimation 573 345 €
325 236€ - 852 545€
Net Income Multiple 20%
114 062 € × 2.4x
Estimation 277 917 €
130 926€ - 862 090€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 117 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 CHALLANS OPTIQUE

What is the revenue of CHALLANS OPTIQUE ?

The revenue of CHALLANS OPTIQUE in 2024 is 1.1 M€.

Is CHALLANS OPTIQUE profitable?

Yes, CHALLANS OPTIQUE generated a net profit of 114 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of CHALLANS OPTIQUE ?

The headquarters of CHALLANS OPTIQUE is located in CHALLANS (85300), in the department Vendee.

Where to find the tax return of CHALLANS OPTIQUE ?

The tax return of CHALLANS OPTIQUE 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 CHALLANS OPTIQUE operate?

CHALLANS OPTIQUE operates in the sector Commerces de détail d'optique (NAF code 47.78A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.