DU CHAFFAULT : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

DU CHAFFAULT is a French company founded 19 years ago, specialized in the sector Crédit-bail . Based in SAINT-HERBLAIN (44800), this company of category PME shows in 2019 a revenue of 372 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 - DU CHAFFAULT (SIREN 494355266)
Indicator 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 371 940 € 360 844 € 354 635 € 346 342 €
Net income 14 345 € 12 772 € 10 390 € 8 888 €
EBITDA 30 055 € 28 533 € 23 436 € 21 963 €
Net margin 3.9% 3.5% 2.9% 2.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2019, DU CHAFFAULT achieves revenue of 372 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 4 years (CAGR: +2.4%). Vs 2018: +3%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 372 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 30 k€, representing 8.1% of revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 14 k€, i.e. 3.9% 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

371 940 €

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

371 940 €

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

30 055 €

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

26 928 €

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

14 345 €

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

8.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 651%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 10%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 23.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 4.7% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

650.7%

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

9.574%

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

4.698%

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

23.077

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

95.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
DU CHAFFAULT

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
650.7 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: -483.01
Med: 0.0
Q3: 7.0
Average

In 2019, the debt ratio of DU CHAFFAULT (650.70) 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
9.57% 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: -26.66%
Med: -0.7%
Q3: 9.97%
Good +19 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the financial autonomy of DU CHAFFAULT (9.6%) 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
23.08 years 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 2.9 years
Q3: 18.39 years
Average

In 2019, the repayment capacity of DU CHAFFAULT (23.08) 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 209.38. 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 23.3x. 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

209.379

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

23.307

Liquidity indicators evolution
DU CHAFFAULT

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
209.38 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 125.3
Med: 727.84
Q3: 9152.42
Average +6 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the liquidity ratio of DU CHAFFAULT (209.38) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Interest coverage
23.31x 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 8.52x
Q3: 44.59x
Good -6 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the interest coverage of DU CHAFFAULT (23.3x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 91 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 88 days. The company must finance 3 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 93 days of revenue, i.e. 96 k€ to permanently finance.

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

96 027 €

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

91 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

88 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

0 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

93 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
DU CHAFFAULT

Positioning of DU CHAFFAULT in its sector

Comparison with sector Crédit-bail

Valuation estimate

Based on 142 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of DU CHAFFAULT is estimated at 112 263 € (range 17 435€ - 218 941€). With an EBITDA of 30 055€, the sector multiple of 2.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.40x (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
142 transactions
17k€ 112k€ 218k€
112 263 € Range: 17 435€ - 218 941€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
30 055 € × 2.6x
Estimation 79 495 €
8 076€ - 139 329€
Revenue Multiple 30%
371 940 € × 0.40x
Estimation 150 517 €
40 933€ - 309 543€
Net Income Multiple 20%
14 345 € × 9.5x
Estimation 136 806 €
5 587€ - 282 069€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 142 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 DU CHAFFAULT

What is the revenue of DU CHAFFAULT ?

The revenue of DU CHAFFAULT in 2019 is 372 k€.

Is DU CHAFFAULT profitable?

Yes, DU CHAFFAULT generated a net profit of 14 k€ in 2019.

Where is the headquarters of DU CHAFFAULT ?

The headquarters of DU CHAFFAULT is located in SAINT-HERBLAIN (44800), in the department Loire-Atlantique.

Where to find the tax return of DU CHAFFAULT ?

The tax return of DU CHAFFAULT 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 DU CHAFFAULT operate?

DU CHAFFAULT operates in the sector Crédit-bail (NAF code 64.91Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.