FINANCIERE CARAVELLE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

FINANCIERE CARAVELLE is a French company founded 13 years ago, specialized in the sector Gestion de fonds. Based in BIARD (86580), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 202 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 - FINANCIERE CARAVELLE (SIREN 753352517)
Indicator 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 201 584 € 177 540 € N/C N/C N/C
Net income 1 027 160 € 20 121 € 603 628 € -12 292 € 53 250 €
EBITDA 17 861 € 29 732 € -14 788 € -11 205 € -17 403 €
Net margin 509.5% 11.3% N/C N/C N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, FINANCIERE CARAVELLE achieves revenue of 202 k€. Over the period 2019-2020, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +13.5%. Vs 2019, growth of +14% (178 k€ -> 202 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 202 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 18 k€, representing 8.9% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+14%), EBITDA varies by -40%, reducing margin by 7.9 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 1.0 M€, i.e. 509.5% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2020) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

201 584 €

Gross margin (2020) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

201 584 €

EBITDA (2020) ?
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

17 861 €

EBIT (2020) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

12 006 €

Net income (2020) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

1 027 160 €

EBITDA margin (2020) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

8.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 1%. 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 95%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 23.0% 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 (2020) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.717%

Financial autonomy (2020) ?
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

95.412%

Cash flow / Revenue (2020) ?
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

22.975%

Repayment capacity (2020) ?
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

0.358

Asset age ratio (2020) ?
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

94.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
FINANCIERE CARAVELLE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.72 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.02
Med: 16.74
Q3: 134.49
Good

In 2020, the debt ratio of FINANCIERE CARAVELLE (0.72) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
95.41% 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 13.82%
Med: 53.12%
Q3: 87.84%
Excellent

In 2020, the financial autonomy of FINANCIERE CARAVELLE (95.4%) 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
0.36 years 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: -0.32 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 3.83 years
Average +27 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the repayment capacity of FINANCIERE CARAVELLE (0.36) 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 2007.59. 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 1.5x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

Liquidity ratio (2020) ?
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

2007.585

Interest coverage (2020) ?
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

1.528

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
2007.59 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 100.3
Med: 355.46
Q3: 2017.69
Good

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of FINANCIERE CARAVELLE (2007.59) 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
1.53x 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: -45.7x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.0x
Excellent +25 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the interest coverage of FINANCIERE CARAVELLE (1.5x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 6 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 6 days. Overall, WCR represents 564 days of revenue, i.e. 316 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2020) ?
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

315 725 €

Customer credit (2020) ?
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

0 j

Supplier credit (2020) ?
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

6 j

Inventory turnover (2020) ?
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 (2020) ?
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

564 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of FINANCIERE CARAVELLE in its sector

Comparison with sector Gestion de fonds

Valuation estimate

Based on 54 transactions of similar company sales in 2020, the value of FINANCIERE CARAVELLE is estimated at 1 627 184 € (range 642 890€ - 2 984 051€). With an EBITDA of 17 861€, the sector multiple of 4.2x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.66x (in line with sector norms). 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 2020
54 tx
642k€ 1627k€ 2984k€
1 627 184 € Range: 642 890€ - 2 984 051€
NAF 5 année 2020

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
17 861 € × 4.2x
Estimation 74 866 €
42 517€ - 172 181€
Revenue Multiple 30%
201 584 € × 0.66x
Estimation 132 314 €
68 863€ - 168 098€
Net Income Multiple 20%
1 027 160 € × 7.5x
Estimation 7 750 286 €
3 004 863€ - 14 237 657€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 54 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 FINANCIERE CARAVELLE

What is the revenue of FINANCIERE CARAVELLE ?

The revenue of FINANCIERE CARAVELLE in 2020 is 202 k€.

Is FINANCIERE CARAVELLE profitable?

Yes, FINANCIERE CARAVELLE generated a net profit of 1.0 M€ in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of FINANCIERE CARAVELLE ?

The headquarters of FINANCIERE CARAVELLE is located in BIARD (86580), in the department Vienne.

Where to find the tax return of FINANCIERE CARAVELLE ?

The tax return of FINANCIERE CARAVELLE 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 FINANCIERE CARAVELLE operate?

FINANCIERE CARAVELLE operates in the sector Gestion de fonds (NAF code 66.30Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.