CHATO : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CHATO is a French company founded 16 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerces de détail d'optique. Based in CHATELLERAULT (86100), this company of category PME shows in 2025 a revenue of 1.3 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 - CHATO (SIREN 513984641)
Indicator 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 1 331 000 € 1 208 127 € 1 232 189 € 1 137 905 € 1 206 642 € 1 032 823 € 1 103 294 € 948 613 € 878 977 € 840 762 €
Net income 116 859 € 98 108 € 131 918 € 102 432 € 113 805 € 95 294 € 106 710 € 104 157 € 77 193 € 51 243 €
EBITDA 300 710 € 244 141 € 284 679 € 245 242 € 282 171 € 246 652 € 263 538 € 240 409 € 205 952 € 167 569 €
Net margin 8.8% 8.1% 10.7% 9.0% 9.4% 9.2% 9.7% 11.0% 8.8% 6.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2025, CHATO achieves revenue of 1.3 M€. Over the period 2016-2025, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +5.2%. Vs 2024, growth of +10% (1.2 M€ -> 1.3 M€). After deducting consumption (394 k€), gross margin stands at 937 k€, i.e. a rate of 70%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 301 k€, representing 22.6% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.4 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 117 k€, i.e. 8.8% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2025) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

1 331 000 €

Gross margin (2025) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

936 656 €

EBITDA (2025) ?
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

300 710 €

EBIT (2025) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

148 005 €

Net income (2025) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

116 859 €

EBITDA margin (2025) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

22.6%

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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 78%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 11.1% 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 (2025) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.0%

Financial autonomy (2025) ?
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

78.498%

Cash flow / Revenue (2025) ?
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

11.141%

Repayment capacity (2025) ?
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

0.0

Asset age ratio (2025) ?
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

76.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
CHATO

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 6.41
Med: 22.3
Q3: 55.91
Excellent

In 2025, the debt ratio of CHATO (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
78.5% 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 40.18%
Med: 58.1%
Q3: 72.47%
Excellent

In 2025, the financial autonomy of CHATO (78.5%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
0.0 years 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 0.15 years
Med: 0.89 years
Q3: 2.64 years
Excellent

In 2025, the repayment capacity of CHATO (0.00) 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 264.06. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2025) ?
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

264.058

Interest coverage (2025) ?
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
CHATO

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
264.06 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 173.4
Med: 261.1
Q3: 382.67
Good -22 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the liquidity ratio of CHATO (264.06) 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
0.0x 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 0.06x
Med: 1.72x
Q3: 6.2x
Average

In 2025, the interest coverage of CHATO (0.0x) 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: 10 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 45 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 35 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 17 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 10 days of revenue, i.e. 37 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-68%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2025) ?
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

36 762 €

Customer credit (2025) ?
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

10 j

Supplier credit (2025) ?
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

45 j

Inventory turnover (2025) ?
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

17 j

WCR in days of revenue (2025) ?
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

10 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CHATO

Positioning of CHATO in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerces de détail d'optique

Valuation estimate

Based on 83 transactions of similar company sales in 2025, the value of CHATO is estimated at 529 280 € (range 241 798€ - 839 830€). With an EBITDA of 300 710€, the sector multiple of 2.2x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.26x (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 value 2025
83 tx
241k€ 529k€ 839k€
529 280 € Range: 241 798€ - 839 830€
NAF 5 année 2025

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
300 710 € × 2.2x
Estimation 676 497 €
289 494€ - 1 011 506€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 331 000 € × 0.26x
Estimation 348 254 €
214 498€ - 688 537€
Net Income Multiple 20%
116 859 € × 3.7x
Estimation 432 778 €
163 510€ - 637 582€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 83 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 CHATO

What is the revenue of CHATO ?

The revenue of CHATO in 2025 is 1.3 M€.

Is CHATO profitable?

Yes, CHATO generated a net profit of 117 k€ in 2025.

Where is the headquarters of CHATO ?

The headquarters of CHATO is located in CHATELLERAULT (86100), in the department Vienne.

Where to find the tax return of CHATO ?

The tax return of CHATO 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 CHATO operate?

CHATO operates in the sector Commerces de détail d'optique (NAF code 47.78A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.