CHAPITRE.COM : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CHAPITRE.COM is a French company founded 19 years ago, specialized in the sector Vente à distance sur catalogue spécialisé. Based in PARIS (75017), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 15.6 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 - CHAPITRE.COM (SIREN 493469985)
Indicator 2020 2019 2017
Revenue 15 623 201 € 12 928 372 € 14 867 348 €
Net income -479 617 € 192 677 € -722 918 €
EBITDA -308 097 € -83 470 € 250 779 €
Net margin -3.1% 1.5% -4.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, CHAPITRE.COM achieves revenue of 15.6 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 3 years (CAGR: +1.7%). Vs 2019, growth of +21% (12.9 M€ -> 15.6 M€). After deducting consumption (8.2 M€), gross margin stands at 7.4 M€, i.e. a rate of 47%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -308 k€, representing -2.0% of revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -480 k€ (-3.1% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2020) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

15 623 201 €

Gross margin (2020) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

7 417 222 €

EBITDA (2020) ?
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

-308 097 €

EBIT (2020) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-388 099 €

Net income (2020) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-479 617 €

EBITDA margin (2020) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-2.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 36%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 53%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

Debt ratio (2020) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

35.847%

Financial autonomy (2020) ?
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

53.192%

Cash flow / Revenue (2020) ?
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

-1.938%

Repayment capacity (2020) ?
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

-6.62

Asset age ratio (2020) ?
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

4.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
CHAPITRE.COM

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
35.85 2020
2017
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0
Med: 12.32
Q3: 95.58
Average +6 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the debt ratio of CHAPITRE.COM (35.85) 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
53.19% 2020
2017
2019
2020
Q1: 3.56%
Med: 28.02%
Q3: 55.28%
Good

In 2020, the financial autonomy of CHAPITRE.COM (53.2%) 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
-6.62 years 2020
2017
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.92 years
Excellent -38 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the repayment capacity of CHAPITRE.COM (-6.62) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 158.88. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2020) ?
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

158.882

Interest coverage (2020) ?
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

-5.645

Liquidity indicators evolution
CHAPITRE.COM

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
158.88 2020
2017
2019
2020
Q1: 115.46
Med: 193.25
Q3: 334.63
Average

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of CHAPITRE.COM (158.88) 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
-5.64x 2020
2017
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.72x
Watch -50 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the interest coverage of CHAPITRE.COM (-5.6x) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. Low coverage may indicate fragility to rate or income variations.

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: 46 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 66 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 20 days. Inventory turnover is 98 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 137 days of revenue, i.e. 5.9 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2020, WCR increased by +27%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2020) ?
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

5 926 818 €

Customer credit (2020) ?
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

46 j

Supplier credit (2020) ?
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 (2020) ?
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

98 j

WCR in days of revenue (2020) ?
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

137 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CHAPITRE.COM

Positioning of CHAPITRE.COM in its sector

Comparison with sector Vente à distance sur catalogue spécialisé

Valuation estimate

Based on 121 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of CHAPITRE.COM is estimated at 4 217 662 € (range 2 445 041€ - 9 063 396€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.27x (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 2020
121 transactions
2445k€ 4217k€ 9063k€
4 217 662 € Range: 2 445 041€ - 9 063 396€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
15 623 201 € × 0.27x = 4 217 663 €
Range: 2 445 041€ - 9 063 397€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 121 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 CHAPITRE.COM

What is the revenue of CHAPITRE.COM ?

The revenue of CHAPITRE.COM in 2020 is 15.6 M€.

Is CHAPITRE.COM profitable?

CHAPITRE.COM recorded a net loss in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of CHAPITRE.COM ?

The headquarters of CHAPITRE.COM is located in PARIS (75017), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of CHAPITRE.COM ?

The tax return of CHAPITRE.COM 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 CHAPITRE.COM operate?

CHAPITRE.COM operates in the sector Vente à distance sur catalogue spécialisé (NAF code 47.91B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.