JEAN CACHAREL SA : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

JEAN CACHAREL SA is a French company founded 61 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités spécialisées de design. Based in PARIS (75007), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 3.4 M€. 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 - JEAN CACHAREL SA (SIREN 652030347)
Indicator 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 3 416 164 € 3 669 464 € 4 493 369 € 5 511 010 € 8 223 496 € 7 320 338 €
Net income 827 868 € 156 311 € 107 098 € -1 130 047 € -5 203 436 € -2 763 379 €
EBITDA 1 434 963 € -263 549 € 286 729 € -1 340 859 € -2 489 535 € -1 592 075 €
Net margin 24.2% 4.3% 2.4% -20.5% -63.3% -37.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, JEAN CACHAREL SA achieves revenue of 3.4 M€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2021 (CAGR: -14.1%). Slight decline of -7% vs 2020. After deducting consumption (238 k€), gross margin stands at 3.2 M€, i.e. a rate of 93%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 1.4 M€, representing 42.0% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +49.2 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 828 k€, i.e. 24.2% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2021) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

3 416 164 €

Gross margin (2021) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

3 177 681 €

EBITDA (2021) ?
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

1 434 963 €

EBIT (2021) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

876 596 €

Net income (2021) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

827 868 €

EBITDA margin (2021) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

42.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 59%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 48%. 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 1.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 40.7% 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 (2021) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

58.707%

Financial autonomy (2021) ?
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

48.122%

Cash flow / Revenue (2021) ?
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

40.683%

Repayment capacity (2021) ?
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

1.55

Asset age ratio (2021) ?
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

46.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
JEAN CACHAREL SA

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
58.71 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0
Med: 11.11
Q3: 73.28
Average -6 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the debt ratio of JEAN CACHAREL SA (58.71) 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
48.12% 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 4.39%
Med: 28.72%
Q3: 59.91%
Good +9 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the financial autonomy of JEAN CACHAREL SA (48.1%) 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
1.55 years 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.7 years
Average +50 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the repayment capacity of JEAN CACHAREL SA (1.55) 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 266.53. 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 1.0x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

Liquidity ratio (2021) ?
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

266.531

Interest coverage (2021) ?
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

1.038

Liquidity indicators evolution
JEAN CACHAREL SA

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
266.53 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 129.43
Med: 221.61
Q3: 411.46
Good

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of JEAN CACHAREL SA (266.53) 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
1.04x 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.27x
Excellent

In 2021, the interest coverage of JEAN CACHAREL SA (1.0x) 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: 119 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 107 days. The company must finance 12 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 237 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 164 days of revenue, i.e. 1.6 M€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-59%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2021) ?
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

1 556 165 €

Customer credit (2021) ?
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

119 j

Supplier credit (2021) ?
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

107 j

Inventory turnover (2021) ?
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

237 j

WCR in days of revenue (2021) ?
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

164 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
JEAN CACHAREL SA

Positioning of JEAN CACHAREL SA in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités spécialisées de design

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (47 transactions). This range of 2 915 835€ to 9 710 875€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2021
Indicative
2915k€ 5661k€ 9710k€
5 661 408 € Range: 2 915 835€ - 9 710 875€
NAF 5 all-time
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 47 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 JEAN CACHAREL SA

What is the revenue of JEAN CACHAREL SA ?

The revenue of JEAN CACHAREL SA in 2021 is 3.4 M€.

Is JEAN CACHAREL SA profitable?

Yes, JEAN CACHAREL SA generated a net profit of 828 k€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of JEAN CACHAREL SA ?

The headquarters of JEAN CACHAREL SA is located in PARIS (75007), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of JEAN CACHAREL SA ?

The tax return of JEAN CACHAREL SA 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 JEAN CACHAREL SA operate?

JEAN CACHAREL SA operates in the sector Activités spécialisées de design (NAF code 74.10Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.