CHAMES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CHAMES is a French company founded 13 years ago, specialized in the sector Restauration traditionnelle. Based in VALLON PONT D'ARC (07150), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 264 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 - CHAMES (SIREN 791920093)
Indicator 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 264 194 € 280 712 € 254 184 €
Net income -1 605 € -5 777 € 38 097 €
EBITDA 10 923 € -15 345 € 50 791 €
Net margin -0.6% -2.1% 15.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, CHAMES achieves revenue of 264 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 3 years (CAGR: +2.0%). Slight decline of -6% vs 2016. After deducting consumption (87 k€), gross margin stands at 177 k€, i.e. a rate of 67%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 11 k€, representing 4.1% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +9.6 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Net income is negative at -2 k€ (-0.6% of revenue), which will impact equity.

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

264 194 €

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

176 782 €

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

10 923 €

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

1 510 €

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

-1 605 €

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

4.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 232%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. 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 3.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 3.0% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

232.025%

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

47.042%

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

2.957%

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

3.328

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

17.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
CHAMES

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
232.03 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 0.36
Med: 41.88
Q3: 181.12
Average

In 2017, the debt ratio of CHAMES (232.03) 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
47.04% 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 8.35%
Med: 31.81%
Q3: 57.86%
Good +6 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the financial autonomy of CHAMES (47.0%) 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
3.33 years 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.68 years
Q3: 3.2 years
Average +21 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the repayment capacity of CHAMES (3.33) 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 175.43. 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 18.0x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

175.427

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

17.98

Liquidity indicators evolution
CHAMES

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
175.43 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 45.02
Med: 91.13
Q3: 169.02
Excellent

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of CHAMES (175.43) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
17.98x 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.39x
Q3: 7.37x
Excellent +16 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the interest coverage of CHAMES (18.0x) 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: 7 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 12 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 5 days. Inventory turnover is 6 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 8 days of revenue, i.e. 6 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2015-2017, WCR increased by +140%, requiring additional financing.

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

5 825 €

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

7 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

12 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

6 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

8 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CHAMES

Positioning of CHAMES in its sector

Comparison with sector Restauration traditionnelle

Valuation estimate

Based on 1033 transactions of similar company sales in 2017, the value of CHAMES is estimated at 111 555 € (range 68 623€ - 167 309€). With an EBITDA of 10 923€, the sector multiple of 6.5x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.68x (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 2017
1033 transactions
68k€ 111k€ 167k€
111 555 € Range: 68 623€ - 167 309€
NAF 5 année 2017

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
10 923 € × 6.5x
Estimation 70 476 €
39 175€ - 114 079€
Revenue Multiple 30%
264 194 € × 0.68x
Estimation 180 022 €
117 703€ - 256 027€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 1033 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 CHAMES

What is the revenue of CHAMES ?

The revenue of CHAMES in 2017 is 264 k€.

Is CHAMES profitable?

CHAMES recorded a net loss in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of CHAMES ?

The headquarters of CHAMES is located in VALLON PONT D'ARC (07150), in the department Ardeche.

Where to find the tax return of CHAMES ?

The tax return of CHAMES 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 CHAMES operate?

CHAMES operates in the sector Restauration traditionnelle (NAF code 56.10A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.