Employees: 01 (2023.0)Legal category: SCA (commandite par actions)Size: ETICreation date: 2010-08-04 (15 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Activités des sociétés holdingLocation: PARIS (75010), Paris
CHARLES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
CHARLES is a French company
founded 15 years ago,
specialized in the sector Activités des sociétés holding.
Based in PARIS (75010),
this company of category ETI
shows in 2023 a revenue of 234 k€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
In 2023, CHARLES achieves revenue of 234 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 10 years (CAGR: +4.2%). Slight decline of 0% vs 2022. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 234 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 -48 k€, representing -20.7% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +10.5 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -151 k€ (-64.4% of revenue), which will impact equity.
Revenue (2023)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
234 000 €
Gross margin (2023)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
234 000 €
EBITDA (2023)
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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
-48 408 €
EBIT (2023)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
-48 402 €
Net income (2023)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
-150 735 €
EBITDA margin (2023)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
-20.7%
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Assets
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 88%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.
Debt ratio (2023)
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Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low 50-100% : Moderate > 100% : High
0.101%
Financial autonomy (2023)
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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
88.365%
Cash flow / Revenue (2023)
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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
-64.417%
Repayment capacity (2023)
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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
-0.682
Solvency indicators evolution CHARLES
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Debt ratio
193.435
319.375
-530.885
-177.825
118.399
139.289
175.442
161.193
0.087
0.101
Financial autonomy
27.288
23.814
-23.134
-127.516
45.568
41.722
36.264
34.571
80.898
88.365
Repayment capacity
2.815
-24.741
-12.673
-11.842
-6.336
-14.313
-14.075
-178.595
-0.002
-0.682
Cash flow / Revenue
29067.27%
-4923.987%
-10760.534%
-2979.182%
-733.171%
-1880.735%
-2115.396%
-151.806%
-25229.034%
-64.417%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
0.12023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.03
Med: 10.87
Q3: 70.22
Good-50 pts over 3 years
In 2023, the debt ratio of CHARLES (0.10) 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
88.36%2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 17.2%
Med: 61.39%
Q3: 90.77%
Good+40 pts over 3 years
In 2023, the financial autonomy of CHARLES (88.4%) 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
-0.68 years2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.09 years
Q3: 3.23 years
Excellent
In 2023, the repayment capacity of CHARLES (-0.68) 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 76.60. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.
Liquidity ratio (2023)
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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
76.6
Interest coverage (2023)
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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
-3781.425
Liquidity indicators evolution CHARLES
Visualisation créée via abddaf.fr Sources : INPI & BCE - Retraitements : Ministère de l'économie
Indicator
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Liquidity ratio
29918.028
16568.748
11902.969
944.935
2331.754
6530.141
10377.73
75.906
87.591
76.6
Interest coverage
-4857.48
-1603.999
-10908.34
-28592.513
-667.209
-5024.091
-58543.21
-25996.707
-784.913
-3781.425
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
76.62023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 126.86
Med: 619.0
Q3: 3548.33
Average
In 2023, the liquidity ratio of CHARLES (76.60) 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
-3781.43x2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: -65.31x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.0x
Average
In 2023, the interest coverage of CHARLES (-3781.4x) 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: 90 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 146 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 56 days of the operating cycle (retail model). WCR is negative (-5036 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-106%), freeing up cash.
Operating WCR (2023)
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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
-3 273 454 €
Customer credit (2023)
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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
90 j
Supplier credit (2023)
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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
146 j
Inventory turnover (2023)
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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 (2023)
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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
-5036 j
WCR and payment terms evolution CHARLES
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Indicator
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Operating WCR
55 805 425 €
64 202 173 €
71 008 404 €
6 882 214 €
11 597 389 €
11 428 909 €
12 617 058 €
-2 702 424 €
-3 118 628 €
-3 273 454 €
Inventory turnover (days)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Customer payment term (days)
360
360
135
419
559
389
417
802
95
90
Supplier payment term (days)
162
82
149
93
5
111
264
247
139
146
Positioning of CHARLES in its sector
Comparison with sector Activités des sociétés holding
Valuation estimate
Based on 63 transactions of similar company sales
in 2023,
the value of CHARLES is estimated at
56 271 €
(range 41 154€ - 167 121€).
The price/revenue ratio is 0.24x
(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. Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.
Estimated enterprise value2023
63 tx
41k€56k€167k€
56 271 €Range: 41 154€ - 167 121€
NAF 5 année 2023
Valuation method used
Revenue Multiple
234 000 €
×
0.24x
=56 272 €
Range: 41 154€ - 167 121€
Only this financial indicator is available for this company.
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 63 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...).
Similar companies (Activités des sociétés holding)
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The headquarters of CHARLES is located in PARIS (75010), in the department Paris.
Where to find the tax return of CHARLES ?
The tax return of CHARLES 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 CHARLES operate?
CHARLES 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.
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