AFRICA TOP : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

AFRICA TOP is a French company founded 8 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des sociétés holding. Based in LES ULIS (91940), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 572 k€. 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 TOP (SIREN 830466611)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 571 704 € 667 405 € 435 225 € 416 196 € 423 949 € 472 947 € 65 244 €
Net income 1 173 216 € 1 505 318 € 674 993 € 745 843 € 863 169 € 971 369 € -205 670 €
EBITDA -219 429 € -505 203 € -452 728 € -411 676 € -294 870 € -520 412 € -148 408 €
Net margin 205.2% 225.5% 155.1% 179.2% 203.6% 205.4% -315.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, AFRICA TOP achieves revenue of 572 k€. Over the period 2017-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +36.4%. Significant drop of -14% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 572 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -219 k€, representing -38.4% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +37.3 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 1.2 M€, i.e. 205.2% 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

571 704 €

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

571 704 €

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

-219 429 €

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

-216 505 €

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

1 173 216 €

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

-38.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 164%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 38%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 34.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 327.4% 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

163.892%

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

37.544%

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

327.429%

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

34.397

Solvency indicators evolution
AFRICA TOP

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
163.89 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.01
Med: 8.77
Q3: 62.6
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of AFRICA TOP (163.89) 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
37.54% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 15.71%
Med: 62.26%
Q3: 91.3%
Average +11 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of AFRICA TOP (37.5%) 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
34.4 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.09 years
Q3: 3.07 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of AFRICA TOP (34.40) 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 7691.07. 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

7691.067

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

-1817.85

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
7691.07 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 138.65
Med: 681.09
Q3: 3914.52
Excellent

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of AFRICA TOP (7691.07) 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
-1817.85x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -74.77x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.0x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of AFRICA TOP (-1817.8x) 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: 26 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 638 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 612 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 46378 days of revenue, i.e. 73.7 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2024, WCR increased by +236%, 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

73 651 717 €

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

26 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

638 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

0 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

46378 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
AFRICA TOP

Positioning of AFRICA TOP in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des sociétés holding

Valuation estimate

Based on 54 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of AFRICA TOP is estimated at 887 102 € (range 562 616€ - 3 744 942€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.59x (in line with sector norms). 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
54 tx
562k€ 887k€ 3744k€
887 102 € Range: 562 616€ - 3 744 942€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
571 704 € × 0.59x
Estimation 336 603 €
209 410€ - 400 158€
Net Income Multiple 20%
1 173 216 € × 1.5x
Estimation 1 712 851 €
1 092 427€ - 8 762 119€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 54 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 TOP

What is the revenue of AFRICA TOP ?

The revenue of AFRICA TOP in 2024 is 572 k€.

Is AFRICA TOP profitable?

Yes, AFRICA TOP generated a net profit of 1.2 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of AFRICA TOP ?

The headquarters of AFRICA TOP is located in LES ULIS (91940), in the department Essonne.

Where to find the tax return of AFRICA TOP ?

The tax return of AFRICA TOP 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 TOP operate?

AFRICA TOP operates in the sector Activités des sociétés holding (NAF code 64.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.