SCIERIE CHORAIN : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SCIERIE CHORAIN is a French company founded 43 years ago, specialized in the sector Sciage et rabotage du bois, hors imprégnation. Based in MARLHES (42660), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 3.7 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 - SCIERIE CHORAIN (SIREN 327255352)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 3 741 113 € 4 096 796 € 4 265 638 € N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C
Net income 44 590 € 301 997 € 378 913 € 408 750 € 243 739 € 197 429 € 265 942 € 66 652 € -51 080 €
EBITDA 589 381 € 749 353 € 823 648 € N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C
Net margin 1.2% 7.4% 8.9% N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, SCIERIE CHORAIN achieves revenue of 3.7 M€. Revenue is declining over the period 2022-2024 (CAGR: -6.3%). Slight decline of -9% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (1.3 M€), gross margin stands at 2.5 M€, i.e. a rate of 66%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 589 k€, representing 15.8% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-9%), EBITDA varies by -21%, reducing margin by 2.5 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 45 k€, i.e. 1.2% 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

3 741 113 €

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

2 468 614 €

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

589 381 €

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

8 538 €

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

44 590 €

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

15.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 77%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 50%. 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 3.9 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 14.7% 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 (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

77.384%

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

50.5%

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

14.68%

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

3.909

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

50.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
SCIERIE CHORAIN

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
77.38 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 12.44
Med: 33.52
Q3: 77.38
Average +16 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of SCIERIE CHORAIN (77.38) 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
50.5% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 36.8%
Med: 54.71%
Q3: 68.0%
Average -15 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of SCIERIE CHORAIN (50.5%) 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
3.91 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.02 years
Med: 2.22 years
Q3: 5.22 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of SCIERIE CHORAIN (3.91) 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 409.16. 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 10.5x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

409.156

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

10.513

Liquidity indicators evolution
SCIERIE CHORAIN

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
409.16 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 198.4
Med: 307.91
Q3: 455.22
Good

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SCIERIE CHORAIN (409.16) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
10.51x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.05x
Med: 4.79x
Q3: 15.11x
Good +8 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of SCIERIE CHORAIN (10.5x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 50 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 45 days. The company must finance 5 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 32 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 81 days of revenue, i.e. 843 k€ to permanently finance.

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

843 209 €

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

50 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

45 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

32 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

81 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SCIERIE CHORAIN

Positioning of SCIERIE CHORAIN in its sector

Comparison with sector Sciage et rabotage du bois, hors imprégnation

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (34 transactions). This range of 237 853€ to 1 035 354€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
237k€ 511k€ 1035k€
511 734 € Range: 237 853€ - 1 035 354€
NAF 5 all-time
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 34 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 SCIERIE CHORAIN

What is the revenue of SCIERIE CHORAIN ?

The revenue of SCIERIE CHORAIN in 2024 is 3.7 M€.

Is SCIERIE CHORAIN profitable?

Yes, SCIERIE CHORAIN generated a net profit of 45 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of SCIERIE CHORAIN ?

The headquarters of SCIERIE CHORAIN is located in MARLHES (42660), in the department Loire.

Where to find the tax return of SCIERIE CHORAIN ?

The tax return of SCIERIE CHORAIN 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 SCIERIE CHORAIN operate?

SCIERIE CHORAIN operates in the sector Sciage et rabotage du bois, hors imprégnation (NAF code 16.10A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.