CONFORT CHAUFFAGE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CONFORT CHAUFFAGE is a French company founded 51 years ago, specialized in the sector Travaux d'installation d'équipements thermiques et de climatisation. Based in ECKBOLSHEIM (67201), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 148 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-11

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - CONFORT CHAUFFAGE (SIREN 303938146)
Indicator 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 147 750 € 207 360 € 156 195 €
Net income 357 € 25 828 € 1 757 €
EBITDA 1 294 € 29 612 € 1 674 €
Net margin 0.2% 12.5% 1.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, CONFORT CHAUFFAGE achieves revenue of 148 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -2.7%). Significant drop of -29% vs 2017. After deducting consumption (34 k€), gross margin stands at 113 k€, i.e. a rate of 77%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 1 k€, representing 0.9% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-29%), EBITDA varies by -96%, reducing margin by 13.4 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 357 €, i.e. 0.2% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2018) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

147 750 €

Gross margin (2018) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

113 368 €

EBITDA (2018) ?
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

1 294 €

EBIT (2018) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

567 €

Net income (2018) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

357 €

EBITDA margin (2018) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

0.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 87%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 33%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 39.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 0.7% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2018) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

87.045%

Financial autonomy (2018) ?
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

32.636%

Cash flow / Revenue (2018) ?
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

0.734%

Repayment capacity (2018) ?
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

39.277

Asset age ratio (2018) ?
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

6.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
CONFORT CHAUFFAGE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
87.05 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 1.15
Med: 13.64
Q3: 45.93
Average

In 2018, the debt ratio of CONFORT CHAUFFAGE (87.05) 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
32.64% 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 13.97%
Med: 35.01%
Q3: 54.55%
Average +16 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the financial autonomy of CONFORT CHAUFFAGE (32.6%) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Repayment capacity
39.28 years 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.18 years
Q3: 1.17 years
Watch +50 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the repayment capacity of CONFORT CHAUFFAGE (39.28) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 246.06. 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 18.1x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2018) ?
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

246.063

Interest coverage (2018) ?
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

18.083

Liquidity indicators evolution
CONFORT CHAUFFAGE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
246.06 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 144.35
Med: 194.19
Q3: 288.45
Good +17 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of CONFORT CHAUFFAGE (246.06) 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
18.08x 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.33x
Q3: 2.57x
Excellent

In 2018, the interest coverage of CONFORT CHAUFFAGE (18.1x) 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: 106 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 82 days. The company must finance 24 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 216 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 252 days of revenue, i.e. 103 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2018, WCR increased by +78%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2018) ?
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

103 327 €

Customer credit (2018) ?
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

106 j

Supplier credit (2018) ?
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

82 j

Inventory turnover (2018) ?
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

216 j

WCR in days of revenue (2018) ?
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

252 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CONFORT CHAUFFAGE

Positioning of CONFORT CHAUFFAGE in its sector

Comparison with sector Travaux d'installation d'équipements thermiques et de climatisation

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (46 transactions). This range of 4 241€ to 18 511€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2018
Indicative
4k€ 11k€ 18k€
11 264 € Range: 4 241€ - 18 511€
NAF 5 année 2018

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 46 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 CONFORT CHAUFFAGE

What is the revenue of CONFORT CHAUFFAGE ?

The revenue of CONFORT CHAUFFAGE in 2018 is 148 k€.

Is CONFORT CHAUFFAGE profitable?

Yes, CONFORT CHAUFFAGE generated a net profit of 357€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of CONFORT CHAUFFAGE ?

The headquarters of CONFORT CHAUFFAGE is located in ECKBOLSHEIM (67201), in the department Bas-Rhin.

Where to find the tax return of CONFORT CHAUFFAGE ?

The tax return of CONFORT CHAUFFAGE 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 CONFORT CHAUFFAGE operate?

CONFORT CHAUFFAGE operates in the sector Travaux d'installation d'équipements thermiques et de climatisation (NAF code 43.22B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.