AFRICA : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

AFRICA is a French company founded 3 years ago, specialized in the sector Intermédiaires spécialisés dans le commerce d'autres produits spécifiques. Based in EVREUX (27000), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 1.3 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 - AFRICA (SIREN 918193996)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022
Revenue 1 322 696 € 1 102 247 € 565 255 €
Net income 226 344 € 192 105 € 94 899 €
EBITDA 305 625 € 259 974 € 130 365 €
Net margin 17.1% 17.4% 16.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, AFRICA achieves revenue of 1.3 M€. Over the period 2022-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +53.0%. Vs 2023, growth of +20% (1.1 M€ -> 1.3 M€). After deducting consumption (681 k€), gross margin stands at 641 k€, i.e. a rate of 48%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 306 k€, representing 23.1% of 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 226 k€, i.e. 17.1% 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

1 322 696 €

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

641 372 €

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

305 625 €

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

296 125 €

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

226 344 €

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

23.1%

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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 85%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 17.8% 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

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

84.836%

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

17.831%

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

59.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
AFRICA

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 5.8
Q3: 35.12
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of AFRICA (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
84.84% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 15.09%
Med: 44.33%
Q3: 67.75%
Excellent +22 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of AFRICA (84.8%) 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: 0.85 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of AFRICA (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 605.60. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

605.597

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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
AFRICA

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
605.6 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 144.96
Med: 248.4
Q3: 435.6
Excellent +51 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of AFRICA (605.60) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
0.0x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.0x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of AFRICA (0.0x) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

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: 83 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 31 days. The gap of 52 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Inventory turnover is 19 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 116 days of revenue, i.e. 427 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2022-2024, WCR increased by +183%, requiring additional financing.

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

427 310 €

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

83 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

31 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

19 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

116 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
AFRICA

Positioning of AFRICA in its sector

Comparison with sector Intermédiaires spécialisés dans le commerce d'autres produits spécifiques

Valuation estimate

Based on 50 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of AFRICA is estimated at 476 916 € (range 258 404€ - 1 434 252€). With an EBITDA of 305 625€, the sector multiple of 1.8x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.32x (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 2024
50 tx
258k€ 476k€ 1434k€
476 916 € Range: 258 404€ - 1 434 252€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
305 625 € × 1.8x
Estimation 555 617 €
289 492€ - 1 887 594€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 322 696 € × 0.32x
Estimation 421 606 €
210 062€ - 803 911€
Net Income Multiple 20%
226 344 € × 1.6x
Estimation 363 132 €
253 200€ - 1 246 414€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 50 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 AFRICA

What is the revenue of AFRICA ?

The revenue of AFRICA in 2024 is 1.3 M€.

Is AFRICA profitable?

Yes, AFRICA generated a net profit of 226 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of AFRICA ?

The headquarters of AFRICA is located in EVREUX (27000), in the department Eure.

Where to find the tax return of AFRICA ?

The tax return of AFRICA 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 AFRICA operate?

AFRICA operates in the sector Intermédiaires spécialisés dans le commerce d'autres produits spécifiques (NAF code 46.18Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.