CHARTON : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CHARTON is a French company founded 34 years ago, specialized in the sector Restauration de type rapide. Based in VILLEURBANNE (69100), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 5.9 M€. 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 - CHARTON (SIREN 383392750)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 5 882 828 € 7 022 047 € N/C N/C 5 115 242 € 6 632 748 € 5 421 521 € 4 901 040 € 5 230 734 €
Net income 488 989 € 518 810 € 790 785 € 764 582 € 455 746 € 593 421 € 442 441 € 413 673 € 461 331 €
EBITDA 1 031 583 € 1 249 955 € N/C N/C 1 043 697 € 1 513 746 € 1 078 518 € 929 388 € 1 073 995 €
Net margin 8.3% 7.4% N/C N/C 8.9% 8.9% 8.2% 8.4% 8.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, CHARTON achieves revenue of 5.9 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +1.5%). Significant drop of -16% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (1.4 M€), gross margin stands at 4.5 M€, i.e. a rate of 77%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 1.0 M€, representing 17.5% of revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 489 k€, i.e. 8.3% 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

5 882 828 €

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

4 511 732 €

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

1 031 583 €

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

777 484 €

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

488 989 €

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

17.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 190%. 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 23%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 11.6% 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

190.074%

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

22.975%

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

11.566%

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

1.389

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

38.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
CHARTON

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
190.07 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 16.12
Q3: 113.7
Average +20 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of CHARTON (190.07) 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
22.98% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.43%
Med: 16.82%
Q3: 42.04%
Good

In 2024, the financial autonomy of CHARTON (23.0%) 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
1.39 years 2024
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.04 years
Q3: 1.89 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of CHARTON (1.39) 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 123.56. 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 2.9x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

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

123.557

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

2.937

Liquidity indicators evolution
CHARTON

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
123.56 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 55.0
Med: 110.69
Q3: 196.26
Good -8 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CHARTON (123.56) 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
2.94x 2024
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.01x
Q3: 2.83x
Excellent +10 pts over 2 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of CHARTON (2.9x) 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: 1 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 31 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 30 days. Inventory turnover is 3 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 20 days of revenue, i.e. 332 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +206%, 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

332 203 €

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

1 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

31 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

3 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

20 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CHARTON

Positioning of CHARTON in its sector

Comparison with sector Restauration de type rapide

Valuation estimate

Based on 698 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of CHARTON is estimated at 4 469 920 € (range 2 295 171€ - 8 495 315€). With an EBITDA of 1 031 583€, the sector multiple of 5.4x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.57x (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 2024
698 transactions
2295k€ 4469k€ 8495k€
4 469 920 € Range: 2 295 171€ - 8 495 315€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 031 583 € × 5.4x
Estimation 5 568 308 €
2 743 099€ - 10 949 116€
Revenue Multiple 30%
5 882 828 € × 0.57x
Estimation 3 352 234 €
1 947 373€ - 4 935 853€
Net Income Multiple 20%
488 989 € × 7.0x
Estimation 3 400 480 €
1 697 051€ - 7 700 008€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 698 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 CHARTON

What is the revenue of CHARTON ?

The revenue of CHARTON in 2024 is 5.9 M€.

Is CHARTON profitable?

Yes, CHARTON generated a net profit of 489 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of CHARTON ?

The headquarters of CHARTON is located in VILLEURBANNE (69100), in the department Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of CHARTON ?

The tax return of CHARTON 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 CHARTON operate?

CHARTON operates in the sector Restauration de type rapide (NAF code 56.10C). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.