JEAN CHEREAU SAS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

JEAN CHEREAU SAS is a French company founded 22 years ago, specialized in the sector Fabrication de carrosseries et remorques. Based in DUCEY-LES CHERIS (50220), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 239.1 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 CHEREAU SAS (SIREN 450372347)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2015
Revenue 239 114 226 € 257 793 809 € 227 838 117 € 205 695 049 € 191 653 165 € 212 291 970 € 222 698 204 € 197 075 806 € 174 145 651 €
Net income 8 424 793 € 8 988 226 € 1 755 615 € 6 370 679 € 5 790 274 € 7 635 132 € 7 126 370 € 7 653 375 € 7 661 627 €
EBITDA 15 740 281 € 19 712 770 € 5 904 376 € 9 781 049 € 12 099 020 € 14 941 702 € 13 578 582 € 12 247 212 € 11 240 399 €
Net margin 3.5% 3.5% 0.8% 3.1% 3.0% 3.6% 3.2% 3.9% 4.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, JEAN CHEREAU SAS achieves revenue of 239.1 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +3.6%). Slight decline of -7% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (123.7 M€), gross margin stands at 115.4 M€, i.e. a rate of 48%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 15.7 M€, representing 6.6% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 8.4 M€, i.e. 3.5% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

239 114 226 €

Gross margin (2024) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

115 384 350 €

EBITDA (2024) ?
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

15 740 281 €

EBIT (2024) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

11 170 422 €

Net income (2024) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

8 424 793 €

EBITDA margin (2024) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

6.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 101%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 24%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 2.8 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 5.3% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2024) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

101.415%

Financial autonomy (2024) ?
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

24.378%

Cash flow / Revenue (2024) ?
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

5.269%

Repayment capacity (2024) ?
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

2.754

Asset age ratio (2024) ?
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

47.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
JEAN CHEREAU SAS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
101.42 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.79
Med: 27.7
Q3: 79.01
Watch

In 2024, the debt ratio of JEAN CHEREAU SAS (101.42) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
24.38% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 20.53%
Med: 39.52%
Q3: 57.49%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of JEAN CHEREAU SAS (24.4%) 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
2.75 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.89 years
Q3: 2.67 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of JEAN CHEREAU SAS (2.75) 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 188.54. 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 7.3x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2024) ?
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

188.539

Interest coverage (2024) ?
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

7.303

Liquidity indicators evolution
JEAN CHEREAU SAS

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
188.54 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 153.1
Med: 220.25
Q3: 325.12
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of JEAN CHEREAU SAS (188.54) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Interest coverage
7.3x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 2.31x
Q3: 8.74x
Good -6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of JEAN CHEREAU SAS (7.3x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 55 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 67 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 12 days. Inventory turnover is 59 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 91 days of revenue, i.e. 60.3 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2015-2024, WCR increased by +48%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2024) ?
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

60 290 261 €

Customer credit (2024) ?
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

55 j

Supplier credit (2024) ?
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

67 j

Inventory turnover (2024) ?
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

59 j

WCR in days of revenue (2024) ?
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

91 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
JEAN CHEREAU SAS

Positioning of JEAN CHEREAU SAS in its sector

Comparison with sector Fabrication de carrosseries et remorques

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (31 transactions). This range of 10 364 417€ to 29 657 561€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
10364k€ 20460k€ 29657k€
20 460 561 € Range: 10 364 417€ - 29 657 561€
NAF 5 all-time
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 31 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 CHEREAU SAS

What is the revenue of JEAN CHEREAU SAS ?

The revenue of JEAN CHEREAU SAS in 2024 is 239.1 M€.

Is JEAN CHEREAU SAS profitable?

Yes, JEAN CHEREAU SAS generated a net profit of 8.4 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of JEAN CHEREAU SAS ?

The headquarters of JEAN CHEREAU SAS is located in DUCEY-LES CHERIS (50220), in the department Manche.

Where to find the tax return of JEAN CHEREAU SAS ?

The tax return of JEAN CHEREAU SAS 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 CHEREAU SAS operate?

JEAN CHEREAU SAS operates in the sector Fabrication de carrosseries et remorques (NAF code 29.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.