SCHOOL BRICOLAGE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SCHOOL BRICOLAGE is a French company founded 20 years ago, specialized in the sector Travaux de plâtrerie. Based in CHARNAY (69380), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 241 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-25

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - SCHOOL BRICOLAGE (SIREN 488174939)
Indicator 2018 2017
Revenue 241 236 € 377 832 €
Net income -26 091 € 2 935 €
EBITDA -15 354 € 17 898 €
Net margin -10.8% 0.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, SCHOOL BRICOLAGE achieves revenue of 241 k€. Significant drop of -36% vs 2017. After deducting consumption (39 k€), gross margin stands at 202 k€, i.e. a rate of 84%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -15 k€, representing -6.4% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-36%), EBITDA varies by -186%, reducing margin by 11.1 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -26 k€ (-10.8% of revenue), which will impact equity.

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

241 236 €

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

202 351 €

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

-15 354 €

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

-23 799 €

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

-26 091 €

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

-6.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -8483%. 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 -1%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

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

-8482.751%

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

-0.578%

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

-9.821%

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

-0.364

Asset age ratio (2018) ?
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

14.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
SCHOOL BRICOLAGE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-8482.75 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 0.62
Med: 11.31
Q3: 45.77
Excellent -73 pts over 2 years

In 2018, the debt ratio of SCHOOL BRICOLAGE (-8482.75) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
-0.58% 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 5.37%
Med: 27.94%
Q3: 50.39%
Average -33 pts over 2 years

In 2018, the financial autonomy of SCHOOL BRICOLAGE (-0.6%) 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
-0.36 years 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.02 years
Q3: 0.74 years
Excellent -50 pts over 2 years

In 2018, the repayment capacity of SCHOOL BRICOLAGE (-0.36) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 106.90. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2018) ?
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

106.902

Interest coverage (2018) ?
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

-13.729

Liquidity indicators evolution
SCHOOL BRICOLAGE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
106.9 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 130.21
Med: 182.89
Q3: 272.2
Watch -31 pts over 2 years

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of SCHOOL BRICOLAGE (106.90) 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
-13.73x 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.2x
Q3: 2.42x
Watch -50 pts over 2 years

In 2018, the interest coverage of SCHOOL BRICOLAGE (-13.7x) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. Low coverage may indicate fragility to rate or income variations.

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: 33 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 18 days. The company must finance 15 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 2 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 64 days of revenue, i.e. 43 k€ to permanently finance.

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

42 675 €

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

33 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

18 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

2 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

64 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SCHOOL BRICOLAGE

Positioning of SCHOOL BRICOLAGE in its sector

Comparison with sector Travaux de plâtrerie

Valuation estimate

Based on 60 transactions of similar company sales in 2018, the value of SCHOOL BRICOLAGE is estimated at 35 755 € (range 20 281€ - 66 146€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.15x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2018
60 tx
20k€ 35k€ 66k€
35 755 € Range: 20 281€ - 66 146€
NAF 4 année 2018 Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
241 236 € × 0.15x = 35 756 €
Range: 20 282€ - 66 146€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 60 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 SCHOOL BRICOLAGE

What is the revenue of SCHOOL BRICOLAGE ?

The revenue of SCHOOL BRICOLAGE in 2018 is 241 k€.

Is SCHOOL BRICOLAGE profitable?

SCHOOL BRICOLAGE recorded a net loss in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of SCHOOL BRICOLAGE ?

The headquarters of SCHOOL BRICOLAGE is located in CHARNAY (69380), in the department Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of SCHOOL BRICOLAGE ?

The tax return of SCHOOL BRICOLAGE 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 SCHOOL BRICOLAGE operate?

SCHOOL BRICOLAGE operates in the sector Travaux de plâtrerie (NAF code 43.31Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.