AFRICA NET TRADE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

AFRICA NET TRADE is a French company founded 26 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de bois et de matériaux de construction . Based in BIERNE (59380), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 261 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-18

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

Financial history - AFRICA NET TRADE (SIREN 430347344)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 260 628 € N/C 282 532 € 292 318 € 249 238 € 291 973 € 241 817 € 224 878 € 291 255 €
Net income 12 582 € 7 669 € 2 523 € 6 525 € 7 740 € 6 667 € 2 597 € 956 € 14 160 €
EBITDA 14 019 € -263 934 € 5 980 € 9 499 € 10 300 € 10 005 € 5 165 € 3 113 € 18 693 €
Net margin 4.8% N/C 0.9% 2.2% 3.1% 2.3% 1.1% 0.4% 4.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, AFRICA NET TRADE achieves revenue of 261 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -1.4%). After deducting consumption (55 k€), gross margin stands at 206 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 14 k€, representing 5.4% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 13 k€, i.e. 4.8% 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

260 628 €

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

205 903 €

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

14 019 €

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

13 346 €

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

12 582 €

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

5.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 30%. 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 56%. 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 4.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 4.4% 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

29.998%

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

55.853%

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

4.378%

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

4.009

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

7.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
30.0 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 2.09
Med: 17.77
Q3: 57.11
Average -17 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of AFRICA NET TRADE (30.00) 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
55.85% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 25.79%
Med: 46.44%
Q3: 64.15%
Good +8 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of AFRICA NET TRADE (55.9%) 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
4.01 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.37 years
Q3: 2.35 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of AFRICA NET TRADE (4.01) 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 357.42. 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 2.7x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

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

357.416

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

2.746

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
357.42 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 160.67
Med: 234.91
Q3: 352.85
Excellent

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of AFRICA NET TRADE (357.42) 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
2.75x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.36x
Q3: 8.55x
Good -20 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of AFRICA NET TRADE (2.8x) 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: 272 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 103 days. The gap of 169 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 16 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 352 days of revenue, i.e. 255 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +57%, 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

255 173 €

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

272 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

103 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

16 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

352 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of AFRICA NET TRADE in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de bois et de matériaux de construction

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (39 transactions). This range of 15 249€ to 51 385€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
15k€ 23k€ 51k€
23 441 € Range: 15 249€ - 51 385€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 39 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 NET TRADE

What is the revenue of AFRICA NET TRADE ?

The revenue of AFRICA NET TRADE in 2024 is 261 k€.

Is AFRICA NET TRADE profitable?

Yes, AFRICA NET TRADE generated a net profit of 13 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of AFRICA NET TRADE ?

The headquarters of AFRICA NET TRADE is located in BIERNE (59380), in the department Nord.

Where to find the tax return of AFRICA NET TRADE ?

The tax return of AFRICA NET TRADE 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 NET TRADE operate?

AFRICA NET TRADE operates in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de bois et de matériaux de construction (NAF code 46.73A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.