LE CAMELEON : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LE CAMELEON is a French company founded 24 years ago, specialized in the sector Coiffure. Based in GRAVESON (13690), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 59 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

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

Financial history - LE CAMELEON (SIREN 439831892)
Indicator 2020 2019 2017 2016
Revenue 59 471 € 76 134 € 68 021 € 80 996 €
Net income 5 208 € 4 721 € -10 256 € 2 118 €
EBITDA 8 061 € 7 124 € -4 627 € 4 889 €
Net margin 8.8% 6.2% -15.1% 2.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, LE CAMELEON achieves revenue of 59 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2020 (CAGR: -7.4%). Significant drop of -22% vs 2019. After deducting consumption (5 k€), gross margin stands at 55 k€, i.e. a rate of 92%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 8 k€, representing 13.6% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +4.2 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 5 k€, i.e. 8.8% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2020) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

59 471 €

Gross margin (2020) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

54 709 €

EBITDA (2020) ?
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

8 061 €

EBIT (2020) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

5 389 €

Net income (2020) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

5 208 €

EBITDA margin (2020) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

12.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 22%. 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 11%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 12.4% 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 (2020) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

22.356%

Financial autonomy (2020) ?
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

10.873%

Cash flow / Revenue (2020) ?
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

12.361%

Repayment capacity (2020) ?
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

1.322

Asset age ratio (2020) ?
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

41.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
LE CAMELEON

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
22.36 2020
2017
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0
Med: 24.25
Q3: 112.56
Good -25 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the debt ratio of LE CAMELEON (22.36) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
10.87% 2020
2017
2019
2020
Q1: 4.49%
Med: 30.33%
Q3: 57.61%
Average -22 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the financial autonomy of LE CAMELEON (10.9%) 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
1.32 years 2020
2017
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 2.22 years
Average +40 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the repayment capacity of LE CAMELEON (1.32) 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 36.29. 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 2.2x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

Liquidity ratio (2020) ?
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

36.292

Interest coverage (2020) ?
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

2.245

Liquidity indicators evolution
LE CAMELEON

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
36.29 2020
2017
2019
2020
Q1: 61.4
Med: 134.81
Q3: 240.56
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In 2020, the liquidity ratio of LE CAMELEON (36.29) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
2.25x 2020
2017
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.16x
Excellent +50 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the interest coverage of LE CAMELEON (2.2x) 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: 1 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 56 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 55 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 5 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-161 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-28%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2020) ?
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

-26 649 €

Customer credit (2020) ?
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

1 j

Supplier credit (2020) ?
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

56 j

Inventory turnover (2020) ?
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

5 j

WCR in days of revenue (2020) ?
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

-161 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
LE CAMELEON

Positioning of LE CAMELEON in its sector

Comparison with sector Coiffure

Valuation estimate

Based on 128 transactions of similar company sales in 2020, the value of LE CAMELEON is estimated at 35 789 € (range 17 596€ - 58 350€). With an EBITDA of 8 061€, the sector multiple of 4.8x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.50x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2020
128 transactions
17k€ 35k€ 58k€
35 789 € Range: 17 596€ - 58 350€
NAF 5 année 2020

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
8 061 € × 4.8x
Estimation 38 744 €
19 146€ - 60 810€
Revenue Multiple 30%
59 471 € × 0.50x
Estimation 29 736 €
19 096€ - 44 353€
Net Income Multiple 20%
5 208 € × 7.2x
Estimation 37 487 €
11 473€ - 73 200€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 128 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 LE CAMELEON

What is the revenue of LE CAMELEON ?

The revenue of LE CAMELEON in 2020 is 59 k€.

Is LE CAMELEON profitable?

Yes, LE CAMELEON generated a net profit of 5 k€ in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of LE CAMELEON ?

The headquarters of LE CAMELEON is located in GRAVESON (13690), in the department Bouches-du-Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of LE CAMELEON ?

The tax return of LE CAMELEON 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 LE CAMELEON operate?

LE CAMELEON operates in the sector Coiffure (NAF code 96.02A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.