CRISTAL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CRISTAL is a French company founded 35 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'autres machines et équipements de bureau . Based in SECLIN (59113), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 2.8 M€. 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 - CRISTAL (SIREN 381004159)
Indicator 2024 2023 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 2 831 595 € 2 521 687 € 1 941 544 € 1 412 749 € 1 779 980 € N/C 1 733 064 € N/C
Net income 34 358 € 63 998 € 7 619 € 348 € 24 020 € -39 877 € 40 751 € 53 617 €
EBITDA 92 763 € 111 597 € 49 783 € -392 € 120 941 € N/C 124 220 € N/C
Net margin 1.2% 2.5% 0.4% 0.0% 1.3% N/C 2.4% N/C

Revenue and income statement

En 2024, CRISTAL alcanza unos ingresos de 2.8 M€. En el período 2017-2024, la empresa muestra un fuerte crecimiento con una TCAC de +7.3%. Vs 2023, crecimiento de +12% (2.5 M€ -> 2.8 M€). Tras deducir el consumo (1.2 M€), el margen bruto se sitúa en 1.6 M€, es decir, una tasa del 58%. El EBITDA alcanza 93 k€, representando el 3.3% de los ingresos. El margen operativo sigue siendo frágil, requiriendo vigilancia de costes. El resultado neto asciende a 34 k€, es decir, el 1.2% de los ingresos.

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

2 831 595 €

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

1 631 796 €

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

92 763 €

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

28 764 €

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

34 358 €

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

3.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

El ratio de endeudamiento (= Deuda financiera / Fondos propios x 100) se sitúa en 45%. La deuda permanece bajo control. La autonomía financiera (= Fondos propios / Total activo x 100) alcanza el 38%. El equilibrio entre fondos propios y deuda es satisfactorio. La capacidad de reembolso indica que se necesitarían 1.8 años de flujo de caja. Este corto período demuestra una excelente sostenibilidad de la deuda. El flujo de caja representa el 3.5% de los ingresos.

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

45.378%

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

38.281%

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

3.509%

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

1.801

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

21.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
CRISTAL

Sector positioning

Ratio de endeudamiento
45.38 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 1.67
Med: 12.9
Q3: 50.79
Average

En 2024, el ratio de endeudamiento de CRISTAL (45.38) se sitúa por encima de la mediana del sector. Este ratio mide el peso de la deuda en relación con el patrimonio. Un esfuerzo de reducción podría mejorar la solidez financiera.

Autonomía financiera
38.28% 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 26.98%
Med: 43.85%
Q3: 60.07%
Average

En 2024, el autonomía financiera de CRISTAL (38.3%) se sitúa por debajo de la mediana del sector. Este ratio representa la parte del patrimonio en la financiación total. Una mejora fortalecería la posición competitiva.

Capacidad de reembolso
1.8 ans 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 ans
Med: 0.47 ans
Q3: 1.93 ans
Average

En 2024, el capacidad de reembolso de CRISTAL (1.8 ans) se sitúa por encima de la mediana del sector. Este ratio indica el número de años necesarios para pagar la deuda con flujo de caja. Un esfuerzo de reducción podría mejorar la solidez financiera.

Liquidity ratios

El ratio de liquidez se sitúa en 152.88. La empresa tiene 2€ de activos líquidos por cada 1€ de deuda a corto plazo. El ratio de cobertura de intereses (= EBIT / Gastos financieros) es de 10.2x. El resultado de explotación cubre muy ampliamente los gastos financieros.

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

152.876

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

10.151

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Ratio de liquidez
152.88 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 159.95
Med: 229.09
Q3: 338.64
Vigilar -35 pts over 3 years

En 2024, el ratio de liquidez de CRISTAL (152.88) se sitúa en el 25% más bajo del sector. Este ratio mide la capacidad de cubrir deuda a corto plazo con activos corrientes. Un ratio inferior a 1 puede señalar tensiones potenciales de flujo de caja.

Cobertura de intereses
10.15x 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.91x
Q3: 4.87x
Excelente

En 2024, el cobertura de intereses de CRISTAL (10.2x) se sitúa en el top 25% del sector. Este ratio indica cuántas veces el resultado operativo cubre los gastos de intereses. Alta cobertura significa que los gastos financieros pesan poco en la rentabilidad.

Working capital requirement (WCR) and payment terms

El fondo de maniobra operativo (FM) mide el desfase temporal de tesorería. Plazo medio de cobro a clientes: 30 días. Plazo proveedores: 67 días. Excelente situación: los proveedores financian 37 días del ciclo operativo. La rotación de existencias es de 42 días. Rotación rápida, señal de buena gestión de existencias. El FM representa 84 días de ingresos.

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

664 151 €

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

30 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

67 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

42 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

84 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CRISTAL

Positioning of CRISTAL in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'autres machines et équipements de bureau

Valuation estimate

Based on 73 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of CRISTAL is estimated at 322 358 € (range 309 659€ - 342 014€). With an EBITDA of 92 763€, the sector multiple of 0.5x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.34x (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 2024
73 tx
309k€ 322k€ 342k€
322 358 € Range: 309 659€ - 342 014€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
92 763 € × 0.5x
Estimation 50 514 €
28 400€ - 66 788€
Revenue Multiple 30%
2 831 595 € × 0.34x
Estimation 963 854 €
963 854€ - 963 854€
Net Income Multiple 20%
34 358 € × 1.2x
Estimation 39 726 €
31 519€ - 97 322€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 73 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 CRISTAL

What is the revenue of CRISTAL ?

The revenue of CRISTAL in 2024 is 2.8 M€.

Is CRISTAL profitable?

Yes, CRISTAL generated a net profit of 34 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of CRISTAL ?

The headquarters of CRISTAL is located in SECLIN (59113), in the department Nord.

Where to find the tax return of CRISTAL ?

The tax return of CRISTAL 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 CRISTAL operate?

CRISTAL operates in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'autres machines et équipements de bureau (NAF code 46.66Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.