LE CHAINON CHARENTAIS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LE CHAINON CHARENTAIS is a French company founded 29 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités de conditionnement. Based in MERPINS (16100), this company of category PME shows in 2022 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 - LE CHAINON CHARENTAIS (SIREN 410960611)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2017 2016
Revenue N/C N/C 3 366 681 € 2 876 200 € N/C 1 744 414 € 1 506 860 €
Net income 24 717 € 37 139 € 127 939 € 170 492 € 169 248 € 126 071 € 165 501 €
EBITDA N/C N/C 349 016 € 306 108 € N/C 245 055 € 257 302 €
Net margin N/C N/C 3.8% 5.9% N/C 7.2% 11.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, LE CHAINON CHARENTAIS generates positive net income of 25 k€. Net income represents the final profit after all expenses (operating, financial, exceptional) and corporate tax. Change over 2016-2024: 166 k€ -> 25 k€.

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

24 717 €

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 132%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 33%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

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

131.896%

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

32.553%

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

50.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
131.9 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 15.98
Q3: 81.99
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In 2024, the debt ratio of LE CHAINON CHARENTAIS (131.90) 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
32.55% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 12.58%
Med: 32.91%
Q3: 57.03%
Average +9 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of LE CHAINON CHARENTAIS (32.5%) 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
5.09 years 2022
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.14 years
Q3: 2.4 years
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In 2022, the repayment capacity of LE CHAINON CHARENTAIS (5.09) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 177.01. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

177.012

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
177.01 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 121.0
Med: 186.75
Q3: 316.6
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of LE CHAINON CHARENTAIS (177.01) 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
7.06x 2022
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.75x
Q3: 4.34x
Excellent

In 2022, the interest coverage of LE CHAINON CHARENTAIS (7.1x) 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.

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

0 €

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

0 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

0 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

0 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of LE CHAINON CHARENTAIS in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités de conditionnement

Valuation estimate

Based on 158 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of LE CHAINON CHARENTAIS is estimated at 80 926 € (range 21 672€ - 196 317€). 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 2024
158 transactions
21k€ 80k€ 196k€
80 926 € Range: 21 672€ - 196 317€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation method used

Net Income Multiple
24 717 € × 3.3x = 80 927 €
Range: 21 673€ - 196 318€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 158 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 CHAINON CHARENTAIS

What is the revenue of LE CHAINON CHARENTAIS ?

The revenue of LE CHAINON CHARENTAIS in 2022 is 3.4 M€.

Is LE CHAINON CHARENTAIS profitable?

Yes, LE CHAINON CHARENTAIS generated a net profit of 25 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of LE CHAINON CHARENTAIS ?

The headquarters of LE CHAINON CHARENTAIS is located in MERPINS (16100), in the department Charente.

Where to find the tax return of LE CHAINON CHARENTAIS ?

The tax return of LE CHAINON CHARENTAIS 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 CHAINON CHARENTAIS operate?

LE CHAINON CHARENTAIS operates in the sector Activités de conditionnement (NAF code 82.92Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.