OPTIQUE SCHERRER : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

OPTIQUE SCHERRER is a French company founded 33 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerces de détail d'optique. Based in LANGRES (52200), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 1.5 M€. 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 - OPTIQUE SCHERRER (SIREN 391237773)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 1 501 785 € 1 242 617 € 1 230 858 € 1 363 871 € 953 386 € N/C N/C 873 047 € 884 861 €
Net income 151 411 € 100 356 € 118 540 € 185 017 € 85 826 € 121 416 € 114 138 € 80 234 € 89 362 €
EBITDA 224 877 € 163 469 € 196 887 € 275 418 € 130 140 € N/C N/C 122 901 € 140 421 €
Net margin 10.1% 8.1% 9.6% 13.6% 9.0% N/C N/C 9.2% 10.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, OPTIQUE SCHERRER achieves revenue of 1.5 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +6.8%. Vs 2023, growth of +21% (1.2 M€ -> 1.5 M€). After deducting consumption (696 k€), gross margin stands at 806 k€, i.e. a rate of 54%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 225 k€, representing 15.0% of revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 151 k€, i.e. 10.1% 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

1 501 785 €

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

806 039 €

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

224 877 €

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

181 780 €

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

151 411 €

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

15.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 44%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 58%. 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 2.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 11.9% 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 (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

44.412%

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

58.337%

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

11.949%

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

2.36

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

30.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
OPTIQUE SCHERRER

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
44.41 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 6.25
Med: 24.6
Q3: 67.83
Average +14 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of OPTIQUE SCHERRER (44.41) 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
58.34% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 27.06%
Med: 52.86%
Q3: 69.46%
Good -14 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of OPTIQUE SCHERRER (58.3%) 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
2.36 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.84 years
Q3: 2.71 years
Average +13 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of OPTIQUE SCHERRER (2.36) 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 387.88. 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 (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

387.878

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

0.5

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
387.88 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 162.44
Med: 249.24
Q3: 376.94
Excellent +7 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of OPTIQUE SCHERRER (387.88) 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
0.5x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.37x
Q3: 5.78x
Average -23 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of OPTIQUE SCHERRER (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: 14 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 55 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 41 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 37 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 53 days of revenue, i.e. 220 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +71%, requiring additional financing.

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

219 741 €

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

14 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

55 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

37 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

53 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
OPTIQUE SCHERRER

Positioning of OPTIQUE SCHERRER in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerces de détail d'optique

Valuation estimate

Based on 117 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of OPTIQUE SCHERRER is estimated at 758 917 € (range 478 215€ - 1 425 569€). With an EBITDA of 224 877€, the sector multiple of 4.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.53x (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 2024
117 transactions
478k€ 758k€ 1425k€
758 917 € Range: 478 215€ - 1 425 569€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
224 877 € × 4.0x
Estimation 893 198 €
616 289€ - 1 684 002€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 501 785 € × 0.53x
Estimation 795 114 €
451 037€ - 1 182 309€
Net Income Multiple 20%
151 411 € × 2.4x
Estimation 368 919 €
173 797€ - 1 144 377€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 117 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 OPTIQUE SCHERRER

What is the revenue of OPTIQUE SCHERRER ?

The revenue of OPTIQUE SCHERRER in 2024 is 1.5 M€.

Is OPTIQUE SCHERRER profitable?

Yes, OPTIQUE SCHERRER generated a net profit of 151 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of OPTIQUE SCHERRER ?

The headquarters of OPTIQUE SCHERRER is located in LANGRES (52200), in the department Haute-Marne.

Where to find the tax return of OPTIQUE SCHERRER ?

The tax return of OPTIQUE SCHERRER 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 OPTIQUE SCHERRER operate?

OPTIQUE SCHERRER operates in the sector Commerces de détail d'optique (NAF code 47.78A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.