LES CARS CHARLOT : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
LES CARS CHARLOT is a French company
founded 39 years ago,
specialized in the sector Transports routiers réguliers de voyageurs.
Based in CHOISY-AU-BAC (60750),
this company of category GE
shows in 2024 a revenue of 3.4 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
Financial history - LES CARS CHARLOT (SIREN 340415603)
Indicator
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2016
Revenue
3 404 994 €
3 356 479 €
3 211 724 €
2 800 547 €
2 613 382 €
2 677 603 €
2 602 337 €
2 724 299 €
3 344 991 €
848 612 €
Net income
147 397 €
124 055 €
155 537 €
161 371 €
177 916 €
92 962 €
68 009 €
193 272 €
160 085 €
262 248 €
EBITDA
84 430 €
35 827 €
133 001 €
180 053 €
165 013 €
-209 756 €
-328 710 €
-105 891 €
338 571 €
-23 875 €
Net margin
4.3%
3.7%
4.8%
5.8%
6.8%
3.5%
2.6%
7.1%
4.8%
30.9%
Revenue and income statement
In 2024, LES CARS CHARLOT achieves revenue of 3.4 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +19.0%. Vs 2023: +1%. After deducting consumption (408 k€), gross margin stands at 3.0 M€, i.e. a rate of 88%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 84 k€, representing 2.5% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 147 k€, i.e. 4.3% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2024)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
3 404 994 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
2 996 832 €
EBITDA (2024)
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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
84 430 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
142 669 €
Net income (2024)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
147 397 €
EBITDA margin (2024)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
2.5%
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Assets
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 63%. 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 0.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 1.6% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.
Debt ratio (2024)
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Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low 50-100% : Moderate > 100% : High
0.132%
Financial autonomy (2024)
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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
63.18%
Cash flow / Revenue (2024)
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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
1.642%
Repayment capacity (2024)
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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
0.024
Asset age ratio (2024)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2016
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Debt ratio
0.177
2.809
0.108
0.598
1.013
0.604
0.16
0.055
0.0
0.132
Financial autonomy
57.829
35.995
61.897
61.302
55.306
66.785
65.34
66.79
61.429
63.18
Repayment capacity
-0.006
0.082
-0.01
-0.023
-0.025
0.043
0.014
0.008
0.0
0.024
Cash flow / Revenue
-29.994%
9.752%
-4.044%
-11.222%
-9.933%
5.05%
3.904%
2.289%
0.847%
1.642%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
0.132024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.05
Med: 13.36
Q3: 53.47
Good
In 2024, the debt ratio of LES CARS CHARLOT (0.13) 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
63.18%2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 19.49%
Med: 38.63%
Q3: 57.22%
Excellent
In 2024, the financial autonomy of LES CARS CHARLOT (63.2%) 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
0.02 years2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.3 years
Average
In 2024, the repayment capacity of LES CARS CHARLOT (0.02) 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 229.20. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.
Liquidity ratio (2024)
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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
229.199
Interest coverage (2024)
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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 LES CARS CHARLOT
Visualisation créée via abddaf.fr Sources : INPI & BCE - Retraitements : Ministère de l'économie
Indicator
2016
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
168.442
59.701
196.641
212.022
166.262
240.86
253.378
248.32
215.912
229.199
Interest coverage
-0.331
3.748
0.0
-0.006
0.0
0.0
7.498
0.001
0.0
0.0
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
229.22024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 120.71
Med: 178.19
Q3: 288.37
Good
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of LES CARS CHARLOT (229.20) 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
0.0x2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.09x
Q3: 3.69x
Average-23 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the interest coverage of LES CARS CHARLOT (0.0x) 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: 36 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 35 days. The company must finance 1 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 3 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 97 days of revenue, i.e. 917 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +64%, requiring additional financing.
Operating WCR (2024)
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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
917 442 €
Customer credit (2024)
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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
36 j
Supplier credit (2024)
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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
35 j
Inventory turnover (2024)
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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
3 j
WCR in days of revenue (2024)
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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
97 j
WCR and payment terms evolution LES CARS CHARLOT
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2016
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Operating WCR
559 286 €
-1 027 013 €
766 618 €
964 973 €
489 198 €
803 249 €
842 685 €
1 013 877 €
1 009 260 €
917 442 €
Inventory turnover (days)
21
3
7
8
8
12
7
2
3
3
Customer payment term (days)
157
47
76
54
58
40
31
28
49
36
Supplier payment term (days)
164
26
41
36
29
34
36
44
47
35
Positioning of LES CARS CHARLOT in its sector
Comparison with sector Transports routiers réguliers de voyageurs
Valuation estimate
Based on 85 transactions of similar company sales
(all years),
the value of LES CARS CHARLOT is estimated at
278 127 €
(range 146 941€ - 653 440€).
With an EBITDA of 84 430€, the sector multiple of 1.4x is applied.
The price/revenue ratio is 0.14x
(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. Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.
Estimated enterprise value2024
85 tx
146k€278k€653k€
278 127 €Range: 146 941€ - 653 440€
NAF 5 all-time
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
84 430 €×1.4x
Estimation118 186 €
33 166€ - 335 390€
Revenue Multiple30%
3 404 994 €×0.14x
Estimation481 087 €
362 013€ - 1 079 251€
Net Income Multiple20%
147 397 €×2.5x
Estimation373 545 €
108 772€ - 809 851€
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 85 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 (Transports routiers réguliers de voyageurs)
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The revenue of LES CARS CHARLOT in 2024 is 3.4 M€.
Is LES CARS CHARLOT profitable?
Yes, LES CARS CHARLOT generated a net profit of 147 k€ in 2024.
Where is the headquarters of LES CARS CHARLOT ?
The headquarters of LES CARS CHARLOT is located in CHOISY-AU-BAC (60750), in the department Oise.
Where to find the tax return of LES CARS CHARLOT ?
The tax return of LES CARS CHARLOT 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 CARS CHARLOT operate?
LES CARS CHARLOT operates in the sector Transports routiers réguliers de voyageurs (NAF code 49.39A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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