CHALOU : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CHALOU is a French company founded 9 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux. Based in CIVRIEUX-D'AZERGUES (69380), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 365 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 - CHALOU (SIREN 820550069)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018
Revenue 365 000 € 345 000 € 345 000 € 248 250 € 191 990 € 182 000 € 165 000 €
Net income 139 729 € 130 888 € 145 978 € 88 653 € 68 703 € 79 436 € 72 011 €
EBITDA 13 113 € 35 220 € 75 521 € 30 147 € 19 735 € 20 267 € 16 892 €
Net margin 38.3% 37.9% 42.3% 35.7% 35.8% 43.6% 43.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, CHALOU achieves revenue of 365 k€. Over the period 2018-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +14.1%. Vs 2023: +6%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 365 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 13 k€, representing 3.6% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+6%), EBITDA varies by -63%, reducing margin by 6.6 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 140 k€, i.e. 38.3% 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

365 000 €

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

365 000 €

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

13 113 €

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

13 116 €

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

139 729 €

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

3.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 7%. 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 74%. 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 38.3% 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

7.373%

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

74.082%

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

38.282%

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

0.577

Solvency indicators evolution
CHALOU

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
7.37 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.06
Med: 14.61
Q3: 89.57
Good +11 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of CHALOU (7.37) 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
74.08% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 11.57%
Med: 51.97%
Q3: 85.24%
Good +11 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of CHALOU (74.1%) 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
0.58 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.2 years
Q3: 3.73 years
Average +17 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of CHALOU (0.58) 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 49.89. 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

49.894

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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
CHALOU

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
49.89 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 116.63
Med: 458.65
Q3: 2184.57
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CHALOU (49.89) 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
0.0x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -45.56x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.85x
Good

In 2024, the interest coverage of CHALOU (0.0x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 246 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 246 days of the operating cycle (retail model). WCR is negative (-264 days): operations structurally generate cash. Over 2018-2024, WCR increased by +68%, 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

-268 005 €

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

0 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

246 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

-264 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CHALOU

Positioning of CHALOU in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des sièges sociaux

Valuation estimate

Based on 103 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of CHALOU is estimated at 340 043 € (range 116 620€ - 853 547€). With an EBITDA of 13 113€, the sector multiple of 5.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.38x (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
103 transactions
116k€ 340k€ 853k€
340 043 € Range: 116 620€ - 853 547€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
13 113 € × 5.0x
Estimation 65 976 €
11 357€ - 109 144€
Revenue Multiple 30%
365 000 € × 0.38x
Estimation 137 831 €
65 694€ - 278 370€
Net Income Multiple 20%
139 729 € × 9.5x
Estimation 1 328 532 €
456 169€ - 3 577 321€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 103 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 CHALOU

What is the revenue of CHALOU ?

The revenue of CHALOU in 2024 is 365 k€.

Is CHALOU profitable?

Yes, CHALOU generated a net profit of 140 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of CHALOU ?

The headquarters of CHALOU is located in CIVRIEUX-D'AZERGUES (69380), in the department Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of CHALOU ?

The tax return of CHALOU 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 CHALOU operate?

CHALOU operates in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux (NAF code 70.10Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.