SARL CHARLOTTE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SARL CHARLOTTE is a French company founded 42 years ago, specialized in the sector Restauration traditionnelle. Based in PARIS (75018), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 1.1 M€. 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 - SARL CHARLOTTE (SIREN 328489505)
Indicator 2017 2016 2013
Revenue 1 109 599 € 1 226 358 € 1 554 287 €
Net income 2 257 € 59 186 € 77 431 €
EBITDA 54 638 € 71 256 € 79 492 €
Net margin 0.2% 4.8% 5.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, SARL CHARLOTTE achieves revenue of 1.1 M€. Revenue is declining over the period 2013-2017 (CAGR: -8.1%). Slight decline of -10% vs 2016. After deducting consumption (234 k€), gross margin stands at 876 k€, i.e. a rate of 79%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 55 k€, representing 4.9% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 2 k€, i.e. 0.2% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2017) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

1 109 599 €

Gross margin (2017) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

875 620 €

EBITDA (2017) ?
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

54 638 €

EBIT (2017) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

30 820 €

Net income (2017) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

2 257 €

EBITDA margin (2017) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

4.9%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 21%. 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 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 1.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 3.2% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2017) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

21.295%

Financial autonomy (2017) ?
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

51.352%

Cash flow / Revenue (2017) ?
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

3.243%

Repayment capacity (2017) ?
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

1.053

Asset age ratio (2017) ?
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

7.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
SARL CHARLOTTE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
21.3 2017
2013
2016
2017
Q1: 0.36
Med: 41.88
Q3: 181.12
Good -12 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the debt ratio of SARL CHARLOTTE (21.30) 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
51.35% 2017
2013
2016
2017
Q1: 8.35%
Med: 31.81%
Q3: 57.86%
Good

In 2017, the financial autonomy of SARL CHARLOTTE (51.4%) 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
1.05 years 2017
2013
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.68 years
Q3: 3.2 years
Average +18 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the repayment capacity of SARL CHARLOTTE (1.05) 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 80.47. 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 61.7x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2017) ?
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

80.475

Interest coverage (2017) ?
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

61.732

Liquidity indicators evolution
SARL CHARLOTTE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
80.47 2017
2013
2016
2017
Q1: 45.02
Med: 91.13
Q3: 169.02
Average -15 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of SARL CHARLOTTE (80.47) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Interest coverage
61.73x 2017
2013
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.39x
Q3: 7.37x
Excellent +21 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the interest coverage of SARL CHARLOTTE (61.7x) 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: 7 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 72 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 65 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 10 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 27 days of revenue, i.e. 83 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2013-2017, WCR increased by +81%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2017) ?
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

82 510 €

Customer credit (2017) ?
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

7 j

Supplier credit (2017) ?
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

72 j

Inventory turnover (2017) ?
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

10 j

WCR in days of revenue (2017) ?
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

27 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SARL CHARLOTTE

Positioning of SARL CHARLOTTE in its sector

Comparison with sector Restauration traditionnelle

Valuation estimate

Based on 1033 transactions of similar company sales in 2017, the value of SARL CHARLOTTE is estimated at 407 254 € (range 248 266€ - 616 018€). With an EBITDA of 54 638€, the sector multiple of 6.5x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.68x (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 2017
1033 transactions
248k€ 407k€ 616k€
407 254 € Range: 248 266€ - 616 018€
NAF 5 année 2017

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
54 638 € × 6.5x
Estimation 352 529 €
195 960€ - 570 633€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 109 599 € × 0.68x
Estimation 756 081 €
494 347€ - 1 075 300€
Net Income Multiple 20%
2 257 € × 9.2x
Estimation 20 830 €
9 915€ - 40 560€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 1033 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 SARL CHARLOTTE

What is the revenue of SARL CHARLOTTE ?

The revenue of SARL CHARLOTTE in 2017 is 1.1 M€.

Is SARL CHARLOTTE profitable?

Yes, SARL CHARLOTTE generated a net profit of 2 k€ in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of SARL CHARLOTTE ?

The headquarters of SARL CHARLOTTE is located in PARIS (75018), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of SARL CHARLOTTE ?

The tax return of SARL CHARLOTTE 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 SARL CHARLOTTE operate?

SARL CHARLOTTE operates in the sector Restauration traditionnelle (NAF code 56.10A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.