GROUPE CHESSE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
GROUPE CHESSE is a French company
founded 23 years ago,
specialized in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux.
Based in NANTES (44000),
this company of category PME
shows in 2023 a revenue of 1.6 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
Financial history - GROUPE CHESSE (SIREN 447986688)
Indicator
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
Revenue
1 596 258 €
1 386 150 €
1 495 058 €
1 278 706 €
60 000 €
190 000 €
100 000 €
360 000 €
Net income
1 379 344 €
614 705 €
223 266 €
168 099 €
213 989 €
297 179 €
209 282 €
374 264 €
EBITDA
-143 954 €
-169 246 €
-309 205 €
-4 371 €
-604 017 €
-305 469 €
-286 891 €
-38 262 €
Net margin
86.4%
44.3%
14.9%
13.1%
356.6%
156.4%
209.3%
104.0%
Revenue and income statement
In 2023, GROUPE CHESSE achieves revenue of 1.6 M€. Over the period 2016-2023, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +23.7%. Vs 2022, growth of +15% (1.4 M€ -> 1.6 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 1.6 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -144 k€, representing -9.0% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +3.2 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 1.4 M€, i.e. 86.4% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2023)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
1 596 258 €
Gross margin (2023)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
1 596 258 €
EBITDA (2023)
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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
-143 954 €
EBIT (2023)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
-146 019 €
Net income (2023)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
1 379 344 €
EBITDA margin (2023)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
-9.0%
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Assets
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 180%. 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 34%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 9.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 86.6% 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 (2023)
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Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low 50-100% : Moderate > 100% : High
180.331%
Financial autonomy (2023)
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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
33.614%
Cash flow / Revenue (2023)
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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
86.581%
Repayment capacity (2023)
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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
9.041
Asset age ratio (2023)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Debt ratio
57.33
49.587
45.488
48.015
142.013
164.307
185.886
180.331
Financial autonomy
59.615
64.55
64.037
61.232
38.827
34.921
33.001
33.614
Repayment capacity
13.928
11.132
7.711
11.788
45.724
53.438
17.666
9.041
Cash flow / Revenue
51.843%
209.683%
156.508%
356.717%
13.172%
11.612%
44.826%
86.581%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
180.332023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.15
Med: 18.7
Q3: 101.8
Average
In 2023, the debt ratio of GROUPE CHESSE (180.33) 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
33.61%2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 13.7%
Med: 51.31%
Q3: 84.16%
Average
In 2023, the financial autonomy of GROUPE CHESSE (33.6%) 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
9.04 years2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.21 years
Q3: 3.84 years
Average
In 2023, the repayment capacity of GROUPE CHESSE (9.04) 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 1287.63. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.
Liquidity ratio (2023)
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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
1287.634
Interest coverage (2023)
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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
-345.355
Liquidity indicators evolution GROUPE CHESSE
Visualisation créée via abddaf.fr Sources : INPI & BCE - Retraitements : Ministère de l'économie
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Liquidity ratio
970.576
1583.511
934.386
680.03
1290.326
1050.692
1381.455
1287.634
Interest coverage
-561.578
-9.975
-6.34
-3.11
-472.546
-27.598
-69.413
-345.355
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
1287.632023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 110.28
Med: 414.47
Q3: 1925.09
Good
In 2023, the liquidity ratio of GROUPE CHESSE (1287.63) 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
-345.36x2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: -38.49x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.71x
Average
In 2023, the interest coverage of GROUPE CHESSE (-345.4x) 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: 31 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 245 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 214 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 2999 days of revenue, i.e. 13.3 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2023, WCR increased by +232%, requiring additional financing.
Operating WCR (2023)
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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
13 299 543 €
Customer credit (2023)
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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 (2023)
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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
245 j
Inventory turnover (2023)
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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 (2023)
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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
2999 j
WCR and payment terms evolution GROUPE CHESSE
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Operating WCR
4 001 432 €
3 952 436 €
3 916 310 €
4 938 028 €
5 841 500 €
12 022 808 €
11 160 476 €
13 299 543 €
Inventory turnover (days)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Customer payment term (days)
300
144
0
0
0
67
53
31
Supplier payment term (days)
211
173
139
280
72
257
234
245
Positioning of GROUPE CHESSE in its sector
Comparison with sector Activités des sièges sociaux
Valuation estimate
Based on 89 transactions of similar company sales
in 2023,
the value of GROUPE CHESSE is estimated at
4 217 221 €
(range 1 975 279€ - 9 455 871€).
The price/revenue ratio is 0.52x
(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 value2023
89 tx
1975k€4217k€9455k€
4 217 221 €Range: 1 975 279€ - 9 455 871€
NAF 5 année 2023
Valuation detail by method
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Revenue Multiple30%
1 596 258 €×0.52x
Estimation835 766 €
341 887€ - 1 481 178€
Net Income Multiple20%
1 379 344 €×6.7x
Estimation9 289 405 €
4 425 368€ - 21 417 910€
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 89 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...).
Similar companies (Activités des sièges sociaux)
Compare GROUPE CHESSE with other companies in the same sector:
Yes, GROUPE CHESSE generated a net profit of 1.4 M€ in 2023.
Where is the headquarters of GROUPE CHESSE ?
The headquarters of GROUPE CHESSE is located in NANTES (44000), in the department Loire-Atlantique.
Where to find the tax return of GROUPE CHESSE ?
The tax return of GROUPE CHESSE 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 GROUPE CHESSE operate?
GROUPE CHESSE operates in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux (NAF code 70.10Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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