CHROMEX : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CHROMEX is a French company founded 21 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de fournitures et équipements industriels divers. Based in MORANCE (69480), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 3.0 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 - CHROMEX (SIREN 479734832)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 3 044 454 € 3 013 339 € 2 823 627 € 2 683 346 € 2 278 681 € 2 437 536 € 2 332 215 € 2 019 277 € 1 984 883 €
Net income 521 825 € 432 588 € 326 532 € 246 724 € 180 152 € 224 051 € 173 295 € 130 418 € 71 059 €
EBITDA 708 902 € 633 138 € 528 781 € 397 686 € 306 786 € 392 218 € 248 619 € 222 957 € 162 833 €
Net margin 17.1% 14.4% 11.6% 9.2% 7.9% 9.2% 7.4% 6.5% 3.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, CHROMEX achieves revenue of 3.0 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +5.5%. Vs 2023: +1%. After deducting consumption (1.2 M€), gross margin stands at 1.9 M€, i.e. a rate of 61%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 709 k€, representing 23.3% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.3 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 522 k€, i.e. 17.1% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

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

3 044 454 €

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

1 862 439 €

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

708 902 €

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

677 019 €

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

521 825 €

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

23.3%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 2%. 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 86%. 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 0.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 18.2% 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

1.86%

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

85.931%

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

18.233%

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

0.108

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

6.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
CHROMEX

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
1.86 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.04
Med: 9.13
Q3: 39.41
Good

In 2024, the debt ratio of CHROMEX (1.86) 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
85.93% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 27.43%
Med: 48.79%
Q3: 66.47%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of CHROMEX (85.9%) 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
0.11 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.04 years
Q3: 1.32 years
Average +16 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of CHROMEX (0.11) 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 795.14. 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 0.6x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

795.138

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

0.571

Liquidity indicators evolution
CHROMEX

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
795.14 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 169.25
Med: 248.65
Q3: 383.9
Excellent

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CHROMEX (795.14) 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
0.57x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.63x
Q3: 5.9x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of CHROMEX (0.6x) 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: 52 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 46 days. The company must finance 6 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 40 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 81 days of revenue, i.e. 687 k€ 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

687 377 €

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

52 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

46 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

40 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

81 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CHROMEX

Positioning of CHROMEX in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de fournitures et équipements industriels divers

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (32 transactions). This range of 595 427€ to 2 193 816€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
595k€ 928k€ 2193k€
928 630 € Range: 595 427€ - 2 193 816€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 32 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 CHROMEX

What is the revenue of CHROMEX ?

The revenue of CHROMEX in 2024 is 3.0 M€.

Is CHROMEX profitable?

Yes, CHROMEX generated a net profit of 522 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of CHROMEX ?

The headquarters of CHROMEX is located in MORANCE (69480), in the department Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of CHROMEX ?

The tax return of CHROMEX 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 CHROMEX operate?

CHROMEX operates in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de fournitures et équipements industriels divers (NAF code 46.69B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.