CHAUDRONNERIE LOUCHET : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CHAUDRONNERIE LOUCHET is a French company founded 62 years ago, specialized in the sector Fabrication de structures métalliques et de parties de structures. Based in CAMBLIGNEUL (62690), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 3.7 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-18

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - CHAUDRONNERIE LOUCHET (SIREN 301273678)
Indicator 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 3 684 790 € 3 069 376 € 2 549 043 € 3 436 406 € 3 422 808 € 2 819 768 € 2 616 551 €
Net income 449 218 € 105 361 € 110 674 € 117 208 € 124 485 € 88 202 € 169 662 €
EBITDA 453 574 € 227 602 € 119 683 € 260 264 € 262 296 € 252 953 € 189 943 €
Net margin 12.2% 3.4% 4.3% 3.4% 3.6% 3.1% 6.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, CHAUDRONNERIE LOUCHET achieves revenue of 3.7 M€. Over the period 2016-2022, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +5.9%. Vs 2021, growth of +20% (3.1 M€ -> 3.7 M€). After deducting consumption (1.2 M€), gross margin stands at 2.4 M€, i.e. a rate of 66%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 454 k€, representing 12.3% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +4.9 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 449 k€, i.e. 12.2% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2022) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

3 684 790 €

Gross margin (2022) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

2 441 448 €

EBITDA (2022) ?
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

453 574 €

EBIT (2022) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

345 824 €

Net income (2022) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

449 218 €

EBITDA margin (2022) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

12.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 45%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 50%. 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 2.7 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 8.7% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2022) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

45.002%

Financial autonomy (2022) ?
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

50.026%

Cash flow / Revenue (2022) ?
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

8.682%

Repayment capacity (2022) ?
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

2.734

Asset age ratio (2022) ?
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

23.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
45.0 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 6.84
Med: 30.7
Q3: 78.33
Average -16 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the debt ratio of CHAUDRONNERIE LOUCHET (45.00) 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
50.03% 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 23.36%
Med: 41.19%
Q3: 58.01%
Good

In 2022, the financial autonomy of CHAUDRONNERIE LOUCHET (50.0%) 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
2.73 years 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.03 years
Med: 0.99 years
Q3: 2.84 years
Average

In 2022, the repayment capacity of CHAUDRONNERIE LOUCHET (2.73) 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 232.57. 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 3.6x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

Liquidity ratio (2022) ?
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

232.572

Interest coverage (2022) ?
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

3.584

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
232.57 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 165.39
Med: 224.71
Q3: 325.18
Good -23 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of CHAUDRONNERIE LOUCHET (232.57) 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
3.58x 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.01x
Med: 1.02x
Q3: 3.88x
Good

In 2022, the interest coverage of CHAUDRONNERIE LOUCHET (3.6x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 76 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 85 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 9 days. Inventory turnover is 75 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 125 days of revenue, i.e. 1.3 M€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-25%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2022) ?
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

1 281 238 €

Customer credit (2022) ?
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

76 j

Supplier credit (2022) ?
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

85 j

Inventory turnover (2022) ?
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

75 j

WCR in days of revenue (2022) ?
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

125 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CHAUDRONNERIE LOUCHET in its sector

Comparison with sector Fabrication de structures métalliques et de parties de structures

Valuation estimate

Based on 56 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of CHAUDRONNERIE LOUCHET is estimated at 549 517 € (range 351 150€ - 1 353 040€). With an EBITDA of 453 574€, the sector multiple of 1.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.13x (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 2022
56 tx
351k€ 549k€ 1353k€
549 517 € Range: 351 150€ - 1 353 040€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
453 574 € × 1.0x
Estimation 470 293 €
301 964€ - 1 085 536€
Revenue Multiple 30%
3 684 790 € × 0.13x
Estimation 474 338 €
250 242€ - 602 249€
Net Income Multiple 20%
449 218 € × 1.9x
Estimation 860 348 €
625 479€ - 3 147 989€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 56 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 CHAUDRONNERIE LOUCHET

What is the revenue of CHAUDRONNERIE LOUCHET ?

The revenue of CHAUDRONNERIE LOUCHET in 2022 is 3.7 M€.

Is CHAUDRONNERIE LOUCHET profitable?

Yes, CHAUDRONNERIE LOUCHET generated a net profit of 449 k€ in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of CHAUDRONNERIE LOUCHET ?

The headquarters of CHAUDRONNERIE LOUCHET is located in CAMBLIGNEUL (62690), in the department Pas-de-Calais.

Where to find the tax return of CHAUDRONNERIE LOUCHET ?

The tax return of CHAUDRONNERIE LOUCHET 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 CHAUDRONNERIE LOUCHET operate?

CHAUDRONNERIE LOUCHET operates in the sector Fabrication de structures métalliques et de parties de structures (NAF code 25.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.