CHRONO FROID : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CHRONO FROID is a French company founded 15 years ago, specialized in the sector Réparation de machines et équipements mécaniques. Based in REVEL (31250), this company of category PME shows in 2019 a revenue of 397 k€. 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 - CHRONO FROID (SIREN 528987167)
Indicator 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 396 914 € 336 166 € 313 160 €
Net income 59 962 € 70 122 € 27 880 €
EBITDA 71 448 € 67 168 € 44 301 €
Net margin 15.1% 20.9% 8.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2019, CHRONO FROID achieves revenue of 397 k€. Over the period 2017-2019, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +12.6%. Vs 2018, growth of +18% (336 k€ -> 397 k€). After deducting consumption (167 k€), gross margin stands at 230 k€, i.e. a rate of 58%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 71 k€, representing 18.0% of revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 60 k€, i.e. 15.1% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2019) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

396 914 €

Gross margin (2019) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

230 304 €

EBITDA (2019) ?
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

71 448 €

EBIT (2019) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

66 615 €

Net income (2019) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

59 962 €

EBITDA margin (2019) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

18.0%

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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 73%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 12.7% 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 (2019) ?
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 (2019) ?
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

72.819%

Cash flow / Revenue (2019) ?
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

12.741%

Repayment capacity (2019) ?
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 (2019) ?
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

50.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
CHRONO FROID

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 1.53
Med: 15.9
Q3: 51.74
Excellent -8 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the debt ratio of CHRONO FROID (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
72.82% 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 18.97%
Med: 41.63%
Q3: 60.56%
Excellent +24 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the financial autonomy of CHRONO FROID (72.8%) 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
0.0 years 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.22 years
Q3: 1.34 years
Excellent -20 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the repayment capacity of CHRONO FROID (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 319.50. 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 5.5x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2019) ?
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

319.499

Interest coverage (2019) ?
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

5.528

Liquidity indicators evolution
CHRONO FROID

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
319.5 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 150.83
Med: 216.98
Q3: 323.22
Good +50 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the liquidity ratio of CHRONO FROID (319.50) 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
5.53x 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.31x
Q3: 2.24x
Excellent +23 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the interest coverage of CHRONO FROID (5.5x) 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: 46 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 20 days. The company must finance 26 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 3 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 1 days of revenue, i.e. 1 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-95%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2019) ?
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

1 056 €

Customer credit (2019) ?
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

46 j

Supplier credit (2019) ?
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

20 j

Inventory turnover (2019) ?
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

3 j

WCR in days of revenue (2019) ?
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

1 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CHRONO FROID in its sector

Comparison with sector Réparation de machines et équipements mécaniques

Valuation estimate

Based on 104 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of CHRONO FROID is estimated at 84 230 € (range 52 631€ - 256 925€). With an EBITDA of 71 448€, the sector multiple of 1.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.27x (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 2019
104 transactions
52k€ 84k€ 256k€
84 230 € Range: 52 631€ - 256 925€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
71 448 € × 1.0x
Estimation 73 469 €
50 713€ - 240 350€
Revenue Multiple 30%
396 914 € × 0.27x
Estimation 106 732 €
56 914€ - 271 073€
Net Income Multiple 20%
59 962 € × 1.3x
Estimation 77 385 €
51 004€ - 277 144€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 104 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 CHRONO FROID

What is the revenue of CHRONO FROID ?

The revenue of CHRONO FROID in 2019 is 397 k€.

Is CHRONO FROID profitable?

Yes, CHRONO FROID generated a net profit of 60 k€ in 2019.

Where is the headquarters of CHRONO FROID ?

The headquarters of CHRONO FROID is located in REVEL (31250), in the department Haute-Garonne.

Where to find the tax return of CHRONO FROID ?

The tax return of CHRONO FROID 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 CHRONO FROID operate?

CHRONO FROID operates in the sector Réparation de machines et équipements mécaniques (NAF code 33.12Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.