STUDIO CHARON : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

STUDIO CHARON is a French company founded 16 years ago, specialized in the sector Traduction et interprétation. Based in FEURS (42110), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 1.2 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 - STUDIO CHARON (SIREN 518968003)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022
Revenue 1 216 213 € 2 169 317 € 1 936 062 €
Net income 14 210 € 232 016 € 270 077 €
EBITDA 17 698 € 310 652 € 353 380 €
Net margin 1.2% 10.7% 13.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, STUDIO CHARON achieves revenue of 1.2 M€. Revenue is declining over the period 2022-2024 (CAGR: -20.7%). Significant drop of -44% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 1.2 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 18 k€, representing 1.5% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-44%), EBITDA varies by -94%, reducing margin by 12.9 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 14 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

1 216 213 €

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

1 216 213 €

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

17 698 €

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

7 366 €

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

14 210 €

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

1.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 63%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 2.0% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

0.0%

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

62.677%

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

2.02%

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

0.0

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

12.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
STUDIO CHARON

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 4.71
Q3: 39.35
Excellent -19 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of STUDIO CHARON (0.00) 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
62.68% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.83%
Med: 34.11%
Q3: 55.97%
Excellent +16 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of STUDIO CHARON (62.7%) 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
0.0 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.98 years
Excellent -26 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of STUDIO CHARON (0.00) 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 264.70. 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 10.9x. 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

264.698

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

10.888

Liquidity indicators evolution
STUDIO CHARON

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
264.7 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 158.64
Med: 225.72
Q3: 397.2
Good +15 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of STUDIO CHARON (264.70) 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
10.89x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.63x
Excellent +15 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of STUDIO CHARON (10.9x) 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: 28 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 25 days. The company must finance 3 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 3 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 48 days of revenue, i.e. 162 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-45%), freeing up cash.

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

162 291 €

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

28 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

25 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

3 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

48 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
STUDIO CHARON

Positioning of STUDIO CHARON in its sector

Comparison with sector Traduction et interprétation

Valuation estimate

Based on 178 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of STUDIO CHARON is estimated at 168 702 € (range 80 014€ - 310 411€). With an EBITDA of 17 698€, the sector multiple of 3.9x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.33x (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 2024
178 transactions
80k€ 168k€ 310k€
168 702 € Range: 80 014€ - 310 411€
Section all-time Aggregated at NAF section level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
17 698 € × 3.9x
Estimation 69 453 €
29 863€ - 126 784€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 216 213 € × 0.33x
Estimation 399 602 €
200 765€ - 739 865€
Net Income Multiple 20%
14 210 € × 5.0x
Estimation 70 474 €
24 267€ - 125 300€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 178 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 STUDIO CHARON

What is the revenue of STUDIO CHARON ?

The revenue of STUDIO CHARON in 2024 is 1.2 M€.

Is STUDIO CHARON profitable?

Yes, STUDIO CHARON generated a net profit of 14 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of STUDIO CHARON ?

The headquarters of STUDIO CHARON is located in FEURS (42110), in the department Loire.

Where to find the tax return of STUDIO CHARON ?

The tax return of STUDIO CHARON 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 STUDIO CHARON operate?

STUDIO CHARON operates in the sector Traduction et interprétation (NAF code 74.30Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.