CHALLENGES IV : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CHALLENGES IV is a French company founded 43 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des sociétés holding. Based in TOULOUSE (31400), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 70 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 - CHALLENGES IV (SIREN 326832581)
Indicator 2024 2023 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 70 094 € 92 566 € 992 864 € 4 126 532 € 10 591 570 € 12 432 161 € 15 137 866 € 11 434 027 €
Net income 346 702 € -1 476 498 € 284 848 € 105 540 € 6 511 € 52 932 € 177 055 € 99 770 €
EBITDA -91 044 € -112 813 € 445 286 € 81 096 € -243 015 € 60 183 € 21 803 € -99 769 €
Net margin 494.6% -1595.1% 28.7% 2.6% 0.1% 0.4% 1.2% 0.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, CHALLENGES IV achieves revenue of 70 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2024 (CAGR: -47.1%). Significant drop of -24% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (54 k€), gross margin stands at 16 k€, i.e. a rate of 22%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -91 k€, representing -129.9% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-24%), EBITDA varies by +19%, reducing margin by 8.0 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 347 k€, i.e. 494.6% 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

70 094 €

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

15 645 €

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

-91 044 €

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

-241 413 €

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

346 702 €

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

-129.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 2%. 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 93%. 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 2.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 152.2% 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

2.085%

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

92.811%

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

152.25%

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

2.38

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

69.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
2.08 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.01
Med: 8.77
Q3: 62.6
Good

In 2024, the debt ratio of CHALLENGES IV (2.08) 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
92.81% 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 15.71%
Med: 62.26%
Q3: 91.3%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of CHALLENGES IV (92.8%) 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
2.38 years 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.09 years
Q3: 3.07 years
Average +14 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of CHALLENGES IV (2.38) 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 1315.24. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

1315.242

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

-99.566

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
1315.24 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 138.65
Med: 681.09
Q3: 3914.52
Good

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CHALLENGES IV (1315.24) 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
-99.57x 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: -74.77x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.0x
Average -50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of CHALLENGES IV (-99.6x) 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: 30 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 66 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 36 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 4583 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 1253 days of revenue, i.e. 244 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-93%), freeing up 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

244 031 €

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

30 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

66 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

4583 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

1253 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CHALLENGES IV in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des sociétés holding

Valuation estimate

Based on 54 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of CHALLENGES IV is estimated at 227 230 € (range 144 535€ - 1 065 169€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.59x (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 2024
54 tx
144k€ 227k€ 1065k€
227 230 € Range: 144 535€ - 1 065 169€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
70 094 € × 0.59x
Estimation 41 269 €
25 675€ - 49 061€
Net Income Multiple 20%
346 702 € × 1.5x
Estimation 506 172 €
322 828€ - 2 589 331€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 54 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 CHALLENGES IV

What is the revenue of CHALLENGES IV ?

The revenue of CHALLENGES IV in 2024 is 70 k€.

Is CHALLENGES IV profitable?

Yes, CHALLENGES IV generated a net profit of 347 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of CHALLENGES IV ?

The headquarters of CHALLENGES IV is located in TOULOUSE (31400), in the department Haute-Garonne.

Where to find the tax return of CHALLENGES IV ?

The tax return of CHALLENGES IV 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 CHALLENGES IV operate?

CHALLENGES IV 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.