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LE CARAT : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LE CARAT is a French company founded 21 years ago, specialized in the sector Supports juridiques de programmes. Based in COLMARS (04370), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 22 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 CARAT (SIREN 482030665)
Indicator 2023 2019 2018 2016
Revenue N/C N/C 21 943 € N/C
Net income 381 368 € -18 457 € -27 055 € -17 633 €
EBITDA N/C -16 904 € -30 172 € -18 070 €
Net margin N/C N/C -123.3% N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, LE CARAT generates positive net income of 381 k€. Net income represents the final profit after all expenses (operating, financial, exceptional) and corporate tax.

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

381 368 €

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 80%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 46%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

Debt ratio (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

79.958%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

46.138%

Asset age ratio (2023) ?
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

94.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
LE CARAT

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
79.96 2023
2018
2019
2023
Q1: -96.12
Med: 0.0
Q3: 121.46
Average +42 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the debt ratio of LE CARAT (79.96) 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
46.14% 2023
2018
2019
2023
Q1: -1.7%
Med: 2.98%
Q3: 38.26%
Excellent +51 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the financial autonomy of LE CARAT (46.1%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
-25.43 years 2019
2018
2019
Q1: -6.45 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.25 years
Excellent

In 2019, the repayment capacity of LE CARAT (-25.43) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 579.22. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

579.222

Liquidity indicators evolution
LE CARAT

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
579.22 2023
2018
2019
2023
Q1: 124.53
Med: 300.16
Q3: 1080.65
Good +14 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of LE CARAT (579.22) 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
0.0x 2019
2018
2019
Q1: -0.63x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.0x
Good

In 2019, the interest coverage of LE CARAT (0.0x) 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.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

0 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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

0 j

Supplier credit (2023) ?
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

0 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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 and payment terms evolution
LE CARAT

Positioning of LE CARAT in its sector

Comparison with sector Supports juridiques de programmes

Valuation estimate

Based on 80 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of LE CARAT is estimated at 895 644 € (range 278 223€ - 2 464 272€). 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 value 2023
80 tx
278k€ 895k€ 2464k€
895 644 € Range: 278 223€ - 2 464 272€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Net Income Multiple
381 368 € × 2.3x = 895 645 €
Range: 278 223€ - 2 464 272€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 80 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 (Supports juridiques de programmes)

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Frequently asked questions about LE CARAT

What is the revenue of LE CARAT ?

The revenue of LE CARAT in 2018 is 22 k€.

Is LE CARAT profitable?

Yes, LE CARAT generated a net profit of 381 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of LE CARAT ?

The headquarters of LE CARAT is located in COLMARS (04370), in the department Alpes-de-Haute-Provence.

Where to find the tax return of LE CARAT ?

The tax return of LE CARAT 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 CARAT operate?

LE CARAT operates in the sector Supports juridiques de programmes (NAF code 41.10D). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.