FRANCOIS CHOCHON - LAURENT PIERRE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

FRANCOIS CHOCHON - LAURENT PIERRE is a French company founded 23 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités d'architecture . Based in PARIS (75011), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 148 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 - FRANCOIS CHOCHON - LAURENT PIERRE (SIREN 444368336)
Indicator 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 148 343 € 116 055 € 118 544 € 395 719 € 222 301 € 515 791 € 400 551 €
Net income 4 269 € 654 € -10 121 € 2 358 € 20 503 € 38 778 € 4 333 €
EBITDA 15 040 € -3 008 € -35 826 € 4 128 € 23 412 € -23 897 € 13 435 €
Net margin 2.9% 0.6% -8.5% 0.6% 9.2% 7.5% 1.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, FRANCOIS CHOCHON - LAURENT PIERRE achieves revenue of 148 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2022 (CAGR: -15.3%). Vs 2021, growth of +28% (116 k€ -> 148 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 148 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 15 k€, representing 10.1% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +12.7 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 4 k€, i.e. 2.9% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2022) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

148 343 €

Gross margin (2022) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

148 343 €

EBITDA (2022) ?
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

15 040 €

EBIT (2022) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

10 989 €

Net income (2022) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

4 269 €

EBITDA margin (2022) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

10.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 29%. 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 57%. 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 3.8 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 5.4% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2022) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

29.105%

Financial autonomy (2022) ?
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

57.259%

Cash flow / Revenue (2022) ?
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

5.422%

Repayment capacity (2022) ?
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

3.809

Asset age ratio (2022) ?
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

30.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
29.11 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.88
Med: 18.14
Q3: 59.91
Average +31 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the debt ratio of FRANCOIS CHOCHON - LAURE... (29.11) 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
57.26% 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 20.9%
Med: 45.73%
Q3: 65.61%
Good -11 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the financial autonomy of FRANCOIS CHOCHON - LAURE... (57.3%) 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
3.81 years 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.18 years
Q3: 1.61 years
Average +50 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the repayment capacity of FRANCOIS CHOCHON - LAURE... (3.81) 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 315.32. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2022) ?
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

315.323

Interest coverage (2022) ?
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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
315.32 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 169.66
Med: 259.01
Q3: 409.63
Good

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of FRANCOIS CHOCHON - LAURE... (315.32) 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
0.0x 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.33x
Average

In 2022, the interest coverage of FRANCOIS CHOCHON - LAURE... (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: 234 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 81 days. The gap of 153 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 245 days of revenue, i.e. 101 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-31%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2022) ?
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

100 755 €

Customer credit (2022) ?
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

234 j

Supplier credit (2022) ?
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

81 j

Inventory turnover (2022) ?
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 (2022) ?
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

245 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of FRANCOIS CHOCHON - LAURENT PIERRE in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités d'architecture

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (22 transactions). This range of 17 877€ to 35 189€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2022
Indicative
17k€ 21k€ 35k€
21 854 € Range: 17 877€ - 35 189€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 22 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 FRANCOIS CHOCHON - LAURENT PIERRE

What is the revenue of FRANCOIS CHOCHON - LAURENT PIERRE ?

The revenue of FRANCOIS CHOCHON - LAURENT PIERRE in 2022 is 148 k€.

Is FRANCOIS CHOCHON - LAURENT PIERRE profitable?

Yes, FRANCOIS CHOCHON - LAURENT PIERRE generated a net profit of 4 k€ in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of FRANCOIS CHOCHON - LAURENT PIERRE ?

The headquarters of FRANCOIS CHOCHON - LAURENT PIERRE is located in PARIS (75011), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of FRANCOIS CHOCHON - LAURENT PIERRE ?

The tax return of FRANCOIS CHOCHON - LAURENT PIERRE 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 FRANCOIS CHOCHON - LAURENT PIERRE operate?

FRANCOIS CHOCHON - LAURENT PIERRE operates in the sector Activités d'architecture (NAF code 71.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.