CHOLETAISE D ECLAIRAGE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CHOLETAISE D ECLAIRAGE is a French company founded 39 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de matériel électrique. Based in CHOLET (49300), this company of category PME shows in 2025 a revenue of 3.8 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 - CHOLETAISE D ECLAIRAGE (SIREN 339305328)
Indicator 2025 2024 2023 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 3 820 988 € 3 493 642 € 3 869 590 € 3 620 076 € 3 303 990 € 4 164 745 € 4 523 347 € 4 911 811 € 4 711 159 €
Net income 258 083 € 142 797 € 219 092 € 196 627 € 180 191 € 235 132 € 270 695 € 417 214 € 384 214 €
EBITDA 344 093 € 219 808 € 304 454 € 287 757 € 231 104 € 333 107 € 426 372 € 650 242 € 576 074 €
Net margin 6.8% 4.1% 5.7% 5.4% 5.5% 5.6% 6.0% 8.5% 8.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2025, CHOLETAISE D ECLAIRAGE achieves revenue of 3.8 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -2.3%). Vs 2024: +9%. After deducting consumption (2.4 M€), gross margin stands at 1.4 M€, i.e. a rate of 37%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 344 k€, representing 9.0% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.7 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 258 k€, i.e. 6.8% 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

3 820 988 €

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

1 419 996 €

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

344 093 €

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

343 394 €

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

258 083 €

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

9.0%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 10%. 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 55%. 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 0.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 7.4% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

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

10.222%

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

55.06%

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

7.366%

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

0.238

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

17.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
10.22 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 0.84
Med: 10.11
Q3: 39.79
Average -17 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the debt ratio of CHOLETAISE D ECLAIRAGE (10.22) 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
55.06% 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 29.93%
Med: 50.37%
Q3: 68.8%
Good

In 2025, the financial autonomy of CHOLETAISE D ECLAIRAGE (55.1%) 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
0.24 years 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.12 years
Q3: 1.72 years
Average -14 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the repayment capacity of CHOLETAISE D ECLAIRAGE (0.24) 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 215.47. 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 0.8x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

215.467

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

0.783

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
215.47 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 167.22
Med: 247.97
Q3: 389.14
Average -8 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the liquidity ratio of CHOLETAISE D ECLAIRAGE (215.47) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Interest coverage
0.78x 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.82x
Q3: 5.24x
Average

In 2025, the interest coverage of CHOLETAISE D ECLAIRAGE (0.8x) 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: 47 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 39 days. The company must finance 8 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 11 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 52 days of revenue, i.e. 553 k€ to permanently finance.

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

552 668 €

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

47 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

39 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

11 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

52 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CHOLETAISE D ECLAIRAGE

Positioning of CHOLETAISE D ECLAIRAGE in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de matériel électrique

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (33 transactions). This range of 132 324€ to 1 130 027€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2025
Indicative
132k€ 218k€ 1130k€
218 644 € Range: 132 324€ - 1 130 027€
NAF 5 année 2025

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 33 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...).

Similar companies (Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de matériel électrique)

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Frequently asked questions about CHOLETAISE D ECLAIRAGE

What is the revenue of CHOLETAISE D ECLAIRAGE ?

The revenue of CHOLETAISE D ECLAIRAGE in 2025 is 3.8 M€.

Is CHOLETAISE D ECLAIRAGE profitable?

Yes, CHOLETAISE D ECLAIRAGE generated a net profit of 258 k€ in 2025.

Where is the headquarters of CHOLETAISE D ECLAIRAGE ?

The headquarters of CHOLETAISE D ECLAIRAGE is located in CHOLET (49300), in the department Maine-et-Loire.

Where to find the tax return of CHOLETAISE D ECLAIRAGE ?

The tax return of CHOLETAISE D ECLAIRAGE 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 CHOLETAISE D ECLAIRAGE operate?

CHOLETAISE D ECLAIRAGE operates in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de matériel électrique (NAF code 46.69A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.