GRAIN DE CHARME : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

GRAIN DE CHARME is a French company founded 20 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de détail d'autres équipements du foyer. Based in PARIS (75001), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 298 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-11

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - GRAIN DE CHARME (SIREN 482388782)
Indicator 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 297 997 € 250 044 € 162 637 €
Net income 3 411 € 8 879 € 13 120 €
EBITDA 7 550 € 12 886 € 15 070 €
Net margin 1.1% 3.6% 8.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, GRAIN DE CHARME achieves revenue of 298 k€. Over the period 2016-2018, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +35.4%. Vs 2017, growth of +19% (250 k€ -> 298 k€). After deducting consumption (268 k€), gross margin stands at 30 k€, i.e. a rate of 10%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 8 k€, representing 2.5% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+19%), EBITDA varies by -41%, reducing margin by 2.6 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 3 k€, i.e. 1.1% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2018) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

297 997 €

Gross margin (2018) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

30 425 €

EBITDA (2018) ?
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

7 550 €

EBIT (2018) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

7 549 €

Net income (2018) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

3 411 €

EBITDA margin (2018) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

2.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -472%. 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 -25%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 46.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 1.1% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2018) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

-471.893%

Financial autonomy (2018) ?
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

-25.316%

Cash flow / Revenue (2018) ?
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

1.145%

Repayment capacity (2018) ?
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

46.178

Solvency indicators evolution
GRAIN DE CHARME

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-471.89 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.14
Med: 23.33
Q3: 104.58
Excellent

In 2018, the debt ratio of GRAIN DE CHARME (-471.89) 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
-25.32% 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 8.86%
Med: 32.84%
Q3: 57.73%
Average

In 2018, the financial autonomy of GRAIN DE CHARME (-25.3%) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Repayment capacity
46.18 years 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.16 years
Q3: 2.88 years
Watch

In 2018, the repayment capacity of GRAIN DE CHARME (46.18) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 1686.37. 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 165.0x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2018) ?
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

1686.374

Interest coverage (2018) ?
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

165.007

Liquidity indicators evolution
GRAIN DE CHARME

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
1686.37 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 115.34
Med: 181.63
Q3: 309.58
Excellent

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of GRAIN DE CHARME (1686.37) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
165.01x 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.08x
Q3: 4.3x
Excellent

In 2018, the interest coverage of GRAIN DE CHARME (165.0x) 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: 31 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 9 days. The company must finance 22 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 60 days of revenue, i.e. 50 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2018, WCR increased by +50%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2018) ?
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

49 897 €

Customer credit (2018) ?
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

31 j

Supplier credit (2018) ?
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

9 j

Inventory turnover (2018) ?
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 (2018) ?
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

60 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
GRAIN DE CHARME

Positioning of GRAIN DE CHARME in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de détail d'autres équipements du foyer

Valuation estimate

Based on 119 transactions of similar company sales in 2018, the value of GRAIN DE CHARME is estimated at 32 709 € (range 17 830€ - 55 371€). With an EBITDA of 7 550€, the sector multiple of 2.2x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.25x (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 2018
119 transactions
17k€ 32k€ 55k€
32 709 € Range: 17 830€ - 55 371€
NAF 5 année 2018

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
7 550 € × 2.2x
Estimation 16 415 €
7 681€ - 30 799€
Revenue Multiple 30%
297 997 € × 0.25x
Estimation 73 207 €
42 510€ - 103 121€
Net Income Multiple 20%
3 411 € × 3.7x
Estimation 12 699 €
6 187€ - 45 181€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 119 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 GRAIN DE CHARME

What is the revenue of GRAIN DE CHARME ?

The revenue of GRAIN DE CHARME in 2018 is 298 k€.

Is GRAIN DE CHARME profitable?

Yes, GRAIN DE CHARME generated a net profit of 3 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of GRAIN DE CHARME ?

The headquarters of GRAIN DE CHARME is located in PARIS (75001), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of GRAIN DE CHARME ?

The tax return of GRAIN DE CHARME 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 GRAIN DE CHARME operate?

GRAIN DE CHARME operates in the sector Commerce de détail d'autres équipements du foyer (NAF code 47.59B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.