CRISTAL SOLAR : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CRISTAL SOLAR is a French company founded 14 years ago, specialized in the sector Autres commerces de détail spécialisés divers. Based in SAINT-PIERRE-DES-CORPS (37700), this company of category PME shows in 2016 a revenue of 69 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 - CRISTAL SOLAR (SIREN 534784681)
Indicator 2016 2015 2014 2013
Revenue 68 510 € 85 989 € 61 078 € 145 434 €
Net income -3 943 € -228 € -24 596 € 3 224 €
EBITDA -4 931 € 2 247 € -10 527 € 4 159 €
Net margin -5.8% -0.3% -40.3% 2.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2016, CRISTAL SOLAR achieves revenue of 69 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2013-2016 (CAGR: -22.2%). Significant drop of -20% vs 2015. After deducting consumption (40 k€), gross margin stands at 28 k€, i.e. a rate of 41%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -5 k€, representing -7.2% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-20%), EBITDA varies by -319%, reducing margin by 9.8 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -4 k€ (-5.8% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2016) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

68 510 €

Gross margin (2016) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

28 365 €

EBITDA (2016) ?
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

-4 931 €

EBIT (2016) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-4 753 €

Net income (2016) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-3 943 €

EBITDA margin (2016) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-7.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -79%. 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 36%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

Debt ratio (2016) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

-79.249%

Financial autonomy (2016) ?
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

36.296%

Cash flow / Revenue (2016) ?
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

-5.755%

Repayment capacity (2016) ?
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

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-79.25 2016
2014
2015
2016
Q1: 0.0
Med: 17.19
Q3: 114.4
Excellent

In 2016, the debt ratio of CRISTAL SOLAR (-79.25) 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
36.3% 2016
2014
2015
2016
Q1: 5.42%
Med: 29.45%
Q3: 58.54%
Good +23 pts over 3 years

In 2016, the financial autonomy of CRISTAL SOLAR (36.3%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
0.0 years 2016
2014
2015
2016
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.61 years
Excellent -18 pts over 3 years

In 2016, the repayment capacity of CRISTAL SOLAR (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 68.08. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2016) ?
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

68.077

Interest coverage (2016) ?
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

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Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
68.08 2016
2014
2015
2016
Q1: 89.57
Med: 160.47
Q3: 288.35
Watch

In 2016, the liquidity ratio of CRISTAL SOLAR (68.08) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
0.0x 2016
2014
2015
2016
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 3.58x
Average

In 2016, the interest coverage of CRISTAL SOLAR (0.0x) 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: 112 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 399 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 287 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 74 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). WCR is negative (-307 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-96%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2016) ?
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

-58 432 €

Customer credit (2016) ?
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

112 j

Supplier credit (2016) ?
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

399 j

Inventory turnover (2016) ?
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

74 j

WCR in days of revenue (2016) ?
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

-307 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CRISTAL SOLAR in its sector

Comparison with sector Autres commerces de détail spécialisés divers

Valuation estimate

Based on 994 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of CRISTAL SOLAR is estimated at 30 613 € (range 15 623€ - 51 511€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.45x (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 2016
994 transactions
15k€ 30k€ 51k€
30 613 € Range: 15 623€ - 51 511€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
68 510 € × 0.45x = 30 614 €
Range: 15 624€ - 51 511€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 994 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 SOLAR

What is the revenue of CRISTAL SOLAR ?

The revenue of CRISTAL SOLAR in 2016 is 69 k€.

Is CRISTAL SOLAR profitable?

CRISTAL SOLAR recorded a net loss in 2016.

Where is the headquarters of CRISTAL SOLAR ?

The headquarters of CRISTAL SOLAR is located in SAINT-PIERRE-DES-CORPS (37700), in the department Indre-et-Loire.

Where to find the tax return of CRISTAL SOLAR ?

The tax return of CRISTAL SOLAR 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 SOLAR operate?

CRISTAL SOLAR operates in the sector Autres commerces de détail spécialisés divers (NAF code 47.78C). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.