LES CARLINES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LES CARLINES is a French company founded 36 years ago, specialized in the sector Supérettes. Based in LES ORRES (05200), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 950 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 - LES CARLINES (SIREN 352100283)
Indicator 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 949 642 € 773 185 € 761 114 € 1 042 901 € 1 012 851 € 898 553 € 870 468 €
Net income 73 232 € 852 € 28 180 € 283 451 € 49 147 € 21 522 € 31 197 €
EBITDA 106 403 € 22 773 € 43 540 € 127 691 € 76 268 € 39 015 € 75 465 €
Net margin 7.7% 0.1% 3.7% 27.2% 4.9% 2.4% 3.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, LES CARLINES achieves revenue of 950 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 7 years (CAGR: +1.5%). Vs 2021, growth of +23% (773 k€ -> 950 k€). After deducting consumption (476 k€), gross margin stands at 473 k€, i.e. a rate of 50%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 106 k€, representing 11.2% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +8.3 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 73 k€, i.e. 7.7% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2022) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

949 642 €

Gross margin (2022) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

473 471 €

EBITDA (2022) ?
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

106 403 €

EBIT (2022) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

96 784 €

Net income (2022) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

73 232 €

EBITDA margin (2022) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

11.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 1%. 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 84%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 8.7% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2022) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

1.267%

Financial autonomy (2022) ?
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

84.478%

Cash flow / Revenue (2022) ?
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

8.711%

Repayment capacity (2022) ?
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

0.108

Asset age ratio (2022) ?
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

5.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
1.27 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.27
Med: 35.38
Q3: 115.7
Good

In 2022, the debt ratio of LES CARLINES (1.27) 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
84.48% 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 10.63%
Med: 32.48%
Q3: 52.48%
Excellent +7 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the financial autonomy of LES CARLINES (84.5%) 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
0.11 years 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.52 years
Q3: 3.07 years
Good -30 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the repayment capacity of LES CARLINES (0.11) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 543.45. 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 0.1x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2022) ?
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

543.454

Interest coverage (2022) ?
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

0.108

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
543.45 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 95.36
Med: 147.0
Q3: 226.02
Excellent

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of LES CARLINES (543.45) 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.

Interest coverage
0.11x 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.5x
Q3: 3.52x
Average -30 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the interest coverage of LES CARLINES (0.1x) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 23 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 23 days. Inventory turnover is 6 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 48 days of revenue, i.e. 126 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2022, WCR increased by +116%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2022) ?
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

126 188 €

Customer credit (2022) ?
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 (2022) ?
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

23 j

Inventory turnover (2022) ?
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

6 j

WCR in days of revenue (2022) ?
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

48 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of LES CARLINES in its sector

Comparison with sector Supérettes

Valuation estimate

Based on 265 transactions of similar company sales in 2022, the value of LES CARLINES is estimated at 498 196 € (range 257 973€ - 917 895€). With an EBITDA of 106 403€, the sector multiple of 5.8x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.25x (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 2022
265 transactions
257k€ 498k€ 917k€
498 196 € Range: 257 973€ - 917 895€
NAF 5 année 2022

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
106 403 € × 5.8x
Estimation 618 538 €
332 658€ - 1 097 820€
Revenue Multiple 30%
949 642 € × 0.25x
Estimation 234 147 €
149 309€ - 358 993€
Net Income Multiple 20%
73 232 € × 8.1x
Estimation 593 415 €
234 260€ - 1 306 437€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 265 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 LES CARLINES

What is the revenue of LES CARLINES ?

The revenue of LES CARLINES in 2022 is 950 k€.

Is LES CARLINES profitable?

Yes, LES CARLINES generated a net profit of 73 k€ in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of LES CARLINES ?

The headquarters of LES CARLINES is located in LES ORRES (05200), in the department Hautes-Alpes.

Where to find the tax return of LES CARLINES ?

The tax return of LES CARLINES 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 LES CARLINES operate?

LES CARLINES operates in the sector Supérettes (NAF code 47.11C). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.