LIN CHARPENTES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LIN CHARPENTES is a French company founded 9 years ago, specialized in the sector Travaux de charpente. Based in LA CERLANGUE (76430), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 358 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 - LIN CHARPENTES (SIREN 828874115)
Indicator 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018
Revenue 358 377 € 368 811 € 223 619 € 217 559 € 226 830 €
Net income 9 696 € 11 526 € 13 021 € 2 907 € 4 563 €
EBITDA 20 308 € 29 791 € 19 887 € 8 512 € 13 418 €
Net margin 2.7% 3.1% 5.8% 1.3% 2.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, LIN CHARPENTES achieves revenue of 358 k€. Over the period 2018-2022, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +12.1%. Slight decline of -3% vs 2021. After deducting consumption (162 k€), gross margin stands at 196 k€, i.e. a rate of 55%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 20 k€, representing 5.7% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-3%), EBITDA varies by -32%, reducing margin by 2.4 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 10 k€, i.e. 2.7% 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

358 377 €

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

196 448 €

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

20 308 €

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

12 442 €

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

9 696 €

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

5.5%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 85%. 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 repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 2.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 4.8% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

84.841%

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

33.175%

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

4.807%

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

2.253

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

29.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
84.84 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 10.32
Med: 35.42
Q3: 96.36
Average +11 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the debt ratio of LIN CHARPENTES (84.84) 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
33.17% 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 19.8%
Med: 36.76%
Q3: 54.33%
Average +7 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the financial autonomy of LIN CHARPENTES (33.2%) 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
2.25 years 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.83 years
Q3: 2.43 years
Average +18 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the repayment capacity of LIN CHARPENTES (2.25) 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 236.97. 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 0.5x. 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

236.974

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

0.512

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
236.97 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 151.21
Med: 204.72
Q3: 291.24
Good +30 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of LIN CHARPENTES (236.97) 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
0.51x 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.84x
Q3: 3.06x
Average -10 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the interest coverage of LIN CHARPENTES (0.5x) 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: 55 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 19 days. The gap of 36 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Inventory turnover is 33 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 85 days of revenue, i.e. 85 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2018-2022, WCR increased by +498%, 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

84 552 €

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

55 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

19 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

33 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

85 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of LIN CHARPENTES in its sector

Comparison with sector Travaux de charpente

Valuation estimate

Based on 113 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of LIN CHARPENTES is estimated at 44 750 € (range 22 926€ - 73 240€). With an EBITDA of 20 308€, the sector multiple of 2.2x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.16x (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
113 transactions
22k€ 44k€ 73k€
44 750 € Range: 22 926€ - 73 240€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
20 308 € × 2.2x
Estimation 45 686 €
18 857€ - 73 303€
Revenue Multiple 30%
358 377 € × 0.16x
Estimation 55 582 €
36 139€ - 90 968€
Net Income Multiple 20%
9 696 € × 2.7x
Estimation 26 164 €
13 281€ - 46 494€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 113 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 (Travaux de charpente)

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Frequently asked questions about LIN CHARPENTES

What is the revenue of LIN CHARPENTES ?

The revenue of LIN CHARPENTES in 2022 is 358 k€.

Is LIN CHARPENTES profitable?

Yes, LIN CHARPENTES generated a net profit of 10 k€ in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of LIN CHARPENTES ?

The headquarters of LIN CHARPENTES is located in LA CERLANGUE (76430), in the department Seine-Maritime.

Where to find the tax return of LIN CHARPENTES ?

The tax return of LIN CHARPENTES 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 LIN CHARPENTES operate?

LIN CHARPENTES operates in the sector Travaux de charpente (NAF code 43.91A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.