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LA CARPE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LA CARPE is a French company founded 70 years ago, specialized in the sector Vente à distance sur catalogue spécialisé. Based in PARIS (75008), this company of category PME shows in 2016 a revenue of 111 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-08-08

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

Synthèse

Santé financière : Fragile

Signal structurel : exploitation déficitaire (EBE négatif).

In summary, LA CARPE posts positive profitability over the latest financial year. Its financial structure is broadly in line with its sector.

Financial history - LA CARPE (SIREN 562007013)
Indicator 2016
Revenue 110 545 €
Net income 840 786 €
EBITDA -148 975 €
Net margin 760.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2016, LA CARPE achieves revenue of 111 k€. After deducting consumption (47 k€), gross margin stands at 64 k€, i.e. a rate of 58%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -149 k€, representing -134.8% of revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 841 k€, i.e. 760.6% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2016) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

110 545 €

Gross margin (2016) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

64 005 €

EBITDA (2016) ?
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

-148 975 €

EBIT (2016) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-212 398 €

Net income (2016) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

840 786 €

EBITDA margin (2016) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-134.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 51%. This ratio is slightly less favorable than the sector median (13.4%). Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 59%. This ratio is more favorable than the sector median (32.7%).

Debt ratio (2016) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

51.36%

Financial autonomy (2016) ?
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

58.95%

Cash flow / Revenue (2016) ?
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

-182.74%

Repayment capacity (2016) ?
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

-1.82

Asset age ratio (2016) ?
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

28.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
LA CARPE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
51.36% 2016
Q1: 0.0%
Med: 13.41%
Q3: 81.63%
Average

In 2016, the debt ratio of LA CARPE (51.4%) 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
58.95% 2016
Q1: 11.91%
Med: 32.74%
Q3: 60.44%
Good

In 2016, the financial autonomy of LA CARPE (59.0%) 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.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 8.73. Compared with its sector, this ratio places the company among the best positioned (sector median: 1.7).

Liquidity ratio (2016) ?
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

8.73

Interest coverage (2016) ?
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
LA CARPE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
8.73 2016
Q1: 1.1
Med: 1.68
Q3: 2.98
Excellent

In 2016, the liquidity ratio of LA CARPE (8.73) 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.

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: 378 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 116 days. The gap of 262 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Inventory turnover is 419 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 231 days of revenue, i.e. 71 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2016) ?
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

70 867 €

Customer credit (2016) ?
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

378 j

Supplier credit (2016) ?
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

116 j

Inventory turnover (2016) ?
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

419 j

WCR in days of revenue (2016) ?
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

231 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
LA CARPE

Positioning of LA CARPE in its sector

Comparison with sector Vente à distance sur catalogue spécialisé

Valuation estimate

Based on 121 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of LA CARPE is estimated at 1 281 621 € (range 422 674€ - 3 450 443€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.27x (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 2016
121 transactions
422k€ 1281k€ 3450k€
1 281 621 € Range: 422 674€ - 3 450 443€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
110 545 € × 0.27x
Estimation 29 843 €
17 300€ - 64 130€
Net Income Multiple 20%
840 786 € × 3.8x
Estimation 3 159 291 €
1 030 734€ - 8 529 913€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 121 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 (Vente à distance sur catalogue spécialisé)

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Frequently asked questions about LA CARPE

What is the revenue of LA CARPE ?

The revenue of LA CARPE in 2016 is 111 k€.

Is LA CARPE profitable?

Yes, LA CARPE generated a net profit of 841 k€ in 2016.

Where is the headquarters of LA CARPE ?

The headquarters of LA CARPE is located in PARIS (75008), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of LA CARPE ?

The tax return of LA CARPE 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 LA CARPE operate?

LA CARPE operates in the sector Vente à distance sur catalogue spécialisé (NAF code 47.91B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.