CHORUS ENVIRONNEMENT : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CHORUS ENVIRONNEMENT is a French company founded 28 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des agences de publicité. Based in MOUROUX (77120), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 433 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 - CHORUS ENVIRONNEMENT (SIREN 417511078)
Indicator 2020 2019 2018 2016
Revenue 432 628 € 736 428 € 766 546 € 705 518 €
Net income 37 847 € 147 529 € 226 677 € 95 895 €
EBITDA 46 521 € 196 888 € 230 936 € 151 217 €
Net margin 8.7% 20.0% 29.6% 13.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, CHORUS ENVIRONNEMENT achieves revenue of 433 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2020 (CAGR: -11.5%). Significant drop of -41% vs 2019. After deducting consumption (35 k€), gross margin stands at 397 k€, i.e. a rate of 92%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 47 k€, representing 10.8% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-41%), EBITDA varies by -76%, reducing margin by 16.0 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 38 k€, i.e. 8.7% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2020) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

432 628 €

Gross margin (2020) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

397 472 €

EBITDA (2020) ?
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

46 521 €

EBIT (2020) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

44 020 €

Net income (2020) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

37 847 €

EBITDA margin (2020) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

10.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 8%. 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 57%. 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 0.5 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 (2020) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

7.768%

Financial autonomy (2020) ?
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

57.062%

Cash flow / Revenue (2020) ?
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

8.732%

Repayment capacity (2020) ?
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

0.456

Asset age ratio (2020) ?
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

19.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
CHORUS ENVIRONNEMENT

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
7.77 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0
Med: 11.22
Q3: 80.25
Good +10 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the debt ratio of CHORUS ENVIRONNEMENT (7.77) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
57.06% 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 8.34%
Med: 31.64%
Q3: 55.63%
Excellent

In 2020, the financial autonomy of CHORUS ENVIRONNEMENT (57.1%) 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
0.46 years 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.25 years
Average +7 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the repayment capacity of CHORUS ENVIRONNEMENT (0.46) 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 249.57. 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 0.2x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2020) ?
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

249.57

Interest coverage (2020) ?
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

0.221

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
249.57 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 132.32
Med: 216.88
Q3: 360.13
Good -15 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of CHORUS ENVIRONNEMENT (249.57) 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
0.22x 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.7x
Good +33 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the interest coverage of CHORUS ENVIRONNEMENT (0.2x) 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: 79 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 198 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 119 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 75 days of revenue, i.e. 91 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-59%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2020) ?
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

90 523 €

Customer credit (2020) ?
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

79 j

Supplier credit (2020) ?
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

198 j

Inventory turnover (2020) ?
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 (2020) ?
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

75 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CHORUS ENVIRONNEMENT

Positioning of CHORUS ENVIRONNEMENT in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des agences de publicité

Valuation estimate

Based on 68 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of CHORUS ENVIRONNEMENT is estimated at 118 009 € (range 41 947€ - 395 620€). With an EBITDA of 46 521€, the sector multiple of 2.9x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.22x (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 2020
68 tx
41k€ 118k€ 395k€
118 009 € Range: 41 947€ - 395 620€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
46 521 € × 2.9x
Estimation 133 658 €
38 571€ - 526 151€
Revenue Multiple 30%
432 628 € × 0.22x
Estimation 97 108 €
40 247€ - 165 298€
Net Income Multiple 20%
37 847 € × 2.9x
Estimation 110 240 €
52 938€ - 414 779€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 68 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 CHORUS ENVIRONNEMENT

What is the revenue of CHORUS ENVIRONNEMENT ?

The revenue of CHORUS ENVIRONNEMENT in 2020 is 433 k€.

Is CHORUS ENVIRONNEMENT profitable?

Yes, CHORUS ENVIRONNEMENT generated a net profit of 38 k€ in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of CHORUS ENVIRONNEMENT ?

The headquarters of CHORUS ENVIRONNEMENT is located in MOUROUX (77120), in the department Seine-et-Marne.

Where to find the tax return of CHORUS ENVIRONNEMENT ?

The tax return of CHORUS ENVIRONNEMENT 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 CHORUS ENVIRONNEMENT operate?

CHORUS ENVIRONNEMENT operates in the sector Activités des agences de publicité (NAF code 73.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.