RICHARD : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

RICHARD is a French company founded 53 years ago, specialized in the sector Autres commerces de détail spécialisés divers. Based in MILLAU (12100), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 192 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 - RICHARD (SIREN 780129433)
Indicator 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 192 448 € 212 380 € 204 437 €
Net income 61 324 € 86 935 € 91 683 €
EBITDA 86 417 € 116 761 € 109 966 €
Net margin 31.9% 40.9% 44.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, RICHARD achieves revenue of 192 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -3.0%). Slight decline of -9% vs 2017. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 192 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 86 k€, representing 44.9% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-9%), EBITDA varies by -26%, reducing margin by 10.1 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 61 k€, i.e. 31.9% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2018) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

192 448 €

Gross margin (2018) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

192 448 €

EBITDA (2018) ?
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

86 417 €

EBIT (2018) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

70 989 €

Net income (2018) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

61 324 €

EBITDA margin (2018) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

44.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 4%. 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 93%. 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 0.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 39.9% 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 (2018) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

3.814%

Financial autonomy (2018) ?
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

92.606%

Cash flow / Revenue (2018) ?
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

39.881%

Repayment capacity (2018) ?
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

0.406

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
3.81 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0
Med: 18.91
Q3: 103.09
Good

In 2018, the debt ratio of RICHARD (3.81) 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
92.61% 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 6.6%
Med: 31.78%
Q3: 60.43%
Excellent

In 2018, the financial autonomy of RICHARD (92.6%) 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
0.41 years 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.73 years
Average

In 2018, the repayment capacity of RICHARD (0.41) 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.

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: 108 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 108 days of the operating cycle (retail model). WCR is negative (-36 days): operations structurally generate cash. Over 2016-2018, WCR increased by +29%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2018) ?
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

-19 335 €

Customer credit (2018) ?
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 (2018) ?
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

108 j

Inventory turnover (2018) ?
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 (2018) ?
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

-36 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of RICHARD in its sector

Comparison with sector Autres commerces de détail spécialisés divers

Valuation estimate

Based on 123 transactions of similar company sales in 2018, the value of RICHARD is estimated at 273 663 € (range 112 623€ - 548 679€). With an EBITDA of 86 417€, the sector multiple of 4.2x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.43x (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 2018
123 transactions
112k€ 273k€ 548k€
273 663 € Range: 112 623€ - 548 679€
NAF 5 année 2018

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
86 417 € × 4.2x
Estimation 359 500 €
167 529€ - 729 995€
Revenue Multiple 30%
192 448 € × 0.43x
Estimation 82 274 €
27 040€ - 144 910€
Net Income Multiple 20%
61 324 € × 5.6x
Estimation 346 156 €
103 737€ - 701 046€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 123 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 RICHARD

What is the revenue of RICHARD ?

The revenue of RICHARD in 2018 is 192 k€.

Is RICHARD profitable?

Yes, RICHARD generated a net profit of 61 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of RICHARD ?

The headquarters of RICHARD is located in MILLAU (12100), in the department Aveyron.

Where to find the tax return of RICHARD ?

The tax return of RICHARD 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 RICHARD operate?

RICHARD operates in the sector Autres commerces de détail spécialisés divers (NAF code 47.78C). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.