CHINA GROUP : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CHINA GROUP is a French company founded 7 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux. Based in BRON (69500), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 277 k€. 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 - CHINA GROUP (SIREN 842801250)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2020
Revenue 276 785 € 367 884 € 84 000 € N/C
Net income -14 240 € 37 698 € 280 221 € 419 409 €
EBITDA -145 669 € 51 243 € -141 525 € -27 291 €
Net margin -5.1% 10.2% 333.6% N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, CHINA GROUP achieves revenue of 277 k€. Over the period 2021-2023, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +81.5%. Significant drop of -25% vs 2022. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 277 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 -146 k€, representing -52.6% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-25%), EBITDA varies by -384%, reducing margin by 66.6 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -14 k€ (-5.1% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

276 785 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

276 785 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

-145 669 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-133 546 €

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-14 240 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-52.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 48%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 66%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

Debt ratio (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

48.108%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

66.342%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

-10.856%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

-59.447

Solvency indicators evolution
CHINA GROUP

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
48.11 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.15
Med: 18.69
Q3: 101.54
Average +7 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the debt ratio of CHINA GROUP (48.11) 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
66.34% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 13.72%
Med: 51.34%
Q3: 84.19%
Good -6 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the financial autonomy of CHINA GROUP (66.3%) 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
-59.45 years 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.21 years
Q3: 3.83 years
Excellent -50 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the repayment capacity of CHINA GROUP (-59.45) 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 3666.90. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

3666.897

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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

-21.661

Liquidity indicators evolution
CHINA GROUP

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
3666.9 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 110.3
Med: 414.17
Q3: 1926.34
Excellent

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of CHINA GROUP (3666.90) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
-21.66x 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: -38.61x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.71x
Average

In 2023, the interest coverage of CHINA GROUP (-21.7x) 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: 113 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 88 days. The company must finance 25 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 2819 days of revenue, i.e. 2.2 M€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

2 167 761 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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

113 j

Supplier credit (2023) ?
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

88 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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) ?
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

2819 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CHINA GROUP

Positioning of CHINA GROUP in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des sièges sociaux

Valuation estimate

Based on 89 transactions of similar company sales in 2023, the value of CHINA GROUP is estimated at 144 918 € (range 59 281€ - 256 830€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.52x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2023
89 tx
59k€ 144k€ 256k€
144 918 € Range: 59 281€ - 256 830€
NAF 5 année 2023

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
276 785 € × 0.52x = 144 919 €
Range: 59 282€ - 256 831€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 89 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 CHINA GROUP

What is the revenue of CHINA GROUP ?

The revenue of CHINA GROUP in 2023 is 277 k€.

Is CHINA GROUP profitable?

CHINA GROUP recorded a net loss in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of CHINA GROUP ?

The headquarters of CHINA GROUP is located in BRON (69500), in the department Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of CHINA GROUP ?

The tax return of CHINA GROUP 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 CHINA GROUP operate?

CHINA GROUP operates in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux (NAF code 70.10Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.