LES CHARRONS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LES CHARRONS is a French company founded 15 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités spécialisées de design. Based in SAINT-ETIENNE (42000), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 327 k€. 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 - LES CHARRONS (SIREN 528972474)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021
Revenue 326 867 € 649 365 € 721 206 € 451 217 €
Net income 20 272 € 16 453 € 2 670 € 4 780 €
EBITDA 24 904 € 17 205 € 8 711 € 2 854 €
Net margin 6.2% 2.5% 0.4% 1.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, LES CHARRONS achieves revenue of 327 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2021-2024 (CAGR: -10.2%). Significant drop of -50% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (5 k€), gross margin stands at 322 k€, i.e. a rate of 99%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 25 k€, representing 7.6% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +5.0 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 20 k€, i.e. 6.2% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

326 867 €

Gross margin (2024) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

322 140 €

EBITDA (2024) ?
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

24 904 €

EBIT (2024) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

22 133 €

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

20 272 €

EBITDA margin (2024) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

7.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 61%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 51%. 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 2.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 6.6% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

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

60.94%

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

51.264%

Cash flow / Revenue (2024) ?
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

6.557%

Repayment capacity (2024) ?
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

2.015

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

30.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
LES CHARRONS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
60.94 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 5.27
Q3: 37.18
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In 2024, the debt ratio of LES CHARRONS (60.94) 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
51.26% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 1.51%
Med: 26.47%
Q3: 58.51%
Good +39 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of LES CHARRONS (51.3%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
2.02 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.33 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of LES CHARRONS (2.02) 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 511.51. 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 3.1x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

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

511.509

Interest coverage (2024) ?
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

3.14

Liquidity indicators evolution
LES CHARRONS

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
511.51 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 129.77
Med: 244.61
Q3: 473.06
Excellent +46 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of LES CHARRONS (511.51) 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
3.14x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.15x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of LES CHARRONS (3.1x) 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. Average customer payment term: 51 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 4 days. The gap of 47 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 74 days of revenue, i.e. 67 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-50%), freeing up cash.

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

67 351 €

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

51 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

4 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 in days of revenue (2024) ?
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

74 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
LES CHARRONS

Positioning of LES CHARRONS in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités spécialisées de design

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (47 transactions). This range of 73 268€ to 237 339€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
73k€ 138k€ 237k€
138 078 € Range: 73 268€ - 237 339€
NAF 5 all-time
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 47 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 CHARRONS

What is the revenue of LES CHARRONS ?

The revenue of LES CHARRONS in 2024 is 327 k€.

Is LES CHARRONS profitable?

Yes, LES CHARRONS generated a net profit of 20 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of LES CHARRONS ?

The headquarters of LES CHARRONS is located in SAINT-ETIENNE (42000), in the department Loire.

Where to find the tax return of LES CHARRONS ?

The tax return of LES CHARRONS 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 CHARRONS operate?

LES CHARRONS operates in the sector Activités spécialisées de design (NAF code 74.10Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.