CHLORALP : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CHLORALP is a French company founded 29 years ago, specialized in the sector Production de sel . Based in LYON (69006), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 3.2 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 - CHLORALP (SIREN 411129612)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 3 167 170 € 3 325 247 € 3 104 714 € 2 545 101 € 2 716 609 € 2 708 605 € 1 567 843 € 1 797 670 € 2 143 897 €
Net income -13 312 990 € -693 984 € 4 473 656 € -873 183 € -1 502 520 € -3 561 269 € -754 569 € 3 936 € -366 427 €
EBITDA 1 092 677 € 1 460 816 € 1 424 344 € 1 408 015 € 1 473 710 € 1 460 430 € 537 630 € 721 504 € 952 776 €
Net margin -420.3% -20.9% 144.1% -34.3% -55.3% -131.5% -48.1% 0.2% -17.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, CHLORALP achieves revenue of 3.2 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +5.0%). Slight decline of -5% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 3.2 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 1.1 M€, representing 34.5% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-5%), EBITDA varies by -25%, reducing margin by 9.4 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Net income is negative at -13.3 M€ (-420.3% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

3 167 170 €

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

3 167 170 €

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

1 092 677 €

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

-13 446 999 €

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

-13 312 990 €

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

34.5%

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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 -3%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Cash flow represents 48.8% 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

0.0%

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

-2.994%

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

48.819%

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

0.0

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

0.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
CHLORALP

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 14.73
Q3: 21.28
Excellent +23 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of CHLORALP (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
-2.99% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 29.82%
Med: 45.34%
Q3: 69.31%
Watch -38 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of CHLORALP (-3.0%) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. Low autonomy may limit investment capacity and increase vulnerability.

Repayment capacity
0.0 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.8 years
Excellent +23 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of CHLORALP (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 339.53. 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 34.0x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

339.534

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

33.994

Liquidity indicators evolution
CHLORALP

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
339.53 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 189.48
Med: 333.17
Q3: 478.44
Good -47 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CHLORALP (339.53) 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
33.99x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.77x
Med: 1.28x
Q3: 9.22x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of CHLORALP (34.0x) 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: 164 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 954 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 790 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 1568 days of revenue, i.e. 13.8 M€ to permanently finance.

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

13 794 419 €

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

164 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

954 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

0 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

1568 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CHLORALP

Positioning of CHLORALP in its sector

Comparison with sector Production de sel

Valuation estimate

Based on 112 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of CHLORALP is estimated at 1 106 929 € (range 336 403€ - 6 875 239€). With an EBITDA of 1 092 677€, the sector multiple of 1.3x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.17x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
112 transactions
336k€ 1106k€ 6875k€
1 106 929 € Range: 336 403€ - 6 875 239€
Section all-time Aggregated at NAF section level

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 092 677 € × 1.3x
Estimation 1 441 014 €
347 432€ - 10 195 387€
Revenue Multiple 30%
3 167 170 € × 0.17x
Estimation 550 121 €
318 022€ - 1 341 660€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 112 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 CHLORALP

What is the revenue of CHLORALP ?

The revenue of CHLORALP in 2024 is 3.2 M€.

Is CHLORALP profitable?

CHLORALP recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of CHLORALP ?

The headquarters of CHLORALP is located in LYON (69006), in the department Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of CHLORALP ?

The tax return of CHLORALP 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 CHLORALP operate?

CHLORALP operates in the sector Production de sel (NAF code 08.93Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.