LOUIS CHEZE INVESTISSEMENT : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LOUIS CHEZE INVESTISSEMENT is a French company founded 20 years ago, specialized in the sector Location de logements. Based in LIMONY (07340), this company of category PME shows in 2019 a revenue of 29 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 - LOUIS CHEZE INVESTISSEMENT (SIREN 488249335)
Indicator 2019 2018 2017 2015
Revenue 28 506 € 28 085 € 27 670 € 26 860 €
Net income -4 101 € -8 449 € -7 850 € -8 048 €
EBITDA 16 824 € 19 250 € 20 054 € 20 529 €
Net margin -14.4% -30.1% -28.4% -30.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2019, LOUIS CHEZE INVESTISSEMENT achieves revenue of 29 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 4 years (CAGR: +1.5%). Vs 2018: +1%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 29 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 17 k€, representing 59.0% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+1%), EBITDA varies by -13%, reducing margin by 9.5 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Net income is negative at -4 k€ (-14.4% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2019) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

28 506 €

Gross margin (2019) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

28 506 €

EBITDA (2019) ?
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

16 824 €

EBIT (2019) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

7 666 €

Net income (2019) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-4 101 €

EBITDA margin (2019) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

59.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -208%. 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 -92%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 94.8 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 17.7% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. This high level provides strong self-financing capacity.

Debt ratio (2019) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

-207.893%

Financial autonomy (2019) ?
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

-92.423%

Cash flow / Revenue (2019) ?
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

17.74%

Repayment capacity (2019) ?
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

94.751

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-207.89 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: -251.92
Med: 0.0
Q3: 120.63
Good

In 2019, the debt ratio of LOUIS CHEZE INVESTISSEMENT (-207.89) 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
-92.42% 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.5%
Med: 47.02%
Q3: 98.69%
Average

In 2019, the financial autonomy of LOUIS CHEZE INVESTISSEMENT (-92.4%) 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
94.75 years 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.78 years
Q3: 17.8 years
Average

In 2019, the repayment capacity of LOUIS CHEZE INVESTISSEMENT (94.75) 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 0.00. Alert: short-term debt exceeds current assets. Risk of payment difficulties without cash reinforcement. The interest coverage ratio (= EBIT / Interest expenses) is 69.9x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2019) ?
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

0.0

Interest coverage (2019) ?
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

69.942

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
0.0 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 9.67
Med: 128.42
Q3: 813.89
Watch -50 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the liquidity ratio of LOUIS CHEZE INVESTISSEMENT (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
69.94x 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.05x
Q3: 24.49x
Excellent

In 2019, the interest coverage of LOUIS CHEZE INVESTISSEMENT (69.9x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 24 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 24 days. WCR is negative (-4 days): operations structurally generate cash.

Operating WCR (2019) ?
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

-330 €

Customer credit (2019) ?
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 (2019) ?
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

24 j

Inventory turnover (2019) ?
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 (2019) ?
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

-4 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of LOUIS CHEZE INVESTISSEMENT in its sector

Comparison with sector Location de logements

Valuation estimate

Based on 234 transactions of similar company sales in 2019, the value of LOUIS CHEZE INVESTISSEMENT is estimated at 64 725 € (range 21 870€ - 122 561€). With an EBITDA of 16 824€, the sector multiple of 5.5x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.69x (in line with sector norms). 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 2019
234 transactions
21k€ 64k€ 122k€
64 725 € Range: 21 870€ - 122 561€
NAF 5 année 2019

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
16 824 € × 5.5x
Estimation 91 777 €
29 360€ - 176 201€
Revenue Multiple 30%
28 506 € × 0.69x
Estimation 19 641 €
9 388€ - 33 162€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 234 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 LOUIS CHEZE INVESTISSEMENT

What is the revenue of LOUIS CHEZE INVESTISSEMENT ?

The revenue of LOUIS CHEZE INVESTISSEMENT in 2019 is 29 k€.

Is LOUIS CHEZE INVESTISSEMENT profitable?

LOUIS CHEZE INVESTISSEMENT recorded a net loss in 2019.

Where is the headquarters of LOUIS CHEZE INVESTISSEMENT ?

The headquarters of LOUIS CHEZE INVESTISSEMENT is located in LIMONY (07340), in the department Ardeche.

Where to find the tax return of LOUIS CHEZE INVESTISSEMENT ?

The tax return of LOUIS CHEZE INVESTISSEMENT 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 LOUIS CHEZE INVESTISSEMENT operate?

LOUIS CHEZE INVESTISSEMENT operates in the sector Location de logements (NAF code 68.20A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.