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AFRICA TRADE COMPAGNIE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

AFRICA TRADE COMPAGNIE is a French company founded 11 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de parfumerie et de produits de beauté. Based in SARCELLES (95200), this company of category PME shows in 2016 a revenue of 11.5 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 TRADE COMPAGNIE (SIREN 802643189)
Indicator 2016
Revenue 11 497 728 €
Net income 637 057 €
EBITDA 952 703 €
Net margin 5.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2016, AFRICA TRADE COMPAGNIE achieves revenue of 11.5 M€. After deducting consumption (10.2 M€), gross margin stands at 1.3 M€, i.e. a rate of 12%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 953 k€, representing 8.3% of revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 637 k€, i.e. 5.5% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2016) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

11 497 728 €

Gross margin (2016) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

1 335 219 €

EBITDA (2016) ?
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

952 703 €

EBIT (2016) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

952 705 €

Net income (2016) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

637 057 €

EBITDA margin (2016) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

8.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 65%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. 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 0.9 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 5.5% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2016) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

65.421%

Financial autonomy (2016) ?
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

38.023%

Cash flow / Revenue (2016) ?
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

5.541%

Repayment capacity (2016) ?
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

0.922

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
65.42 2016
2016
Q1: 0.0
Med: 8.29
Q3: 75.94
Average

In 2016, the debt ratio of AFRICA TRADE COMPAGNIE (65.42) 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
38.02% 2016
2016
Q1: 6.54%
Med: 31.94%
Q3: 55.45%
Good

In 2016, the financial autonomy of AFRICA TRADE COMPAGNIE (38.0%) 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
0.92 years 2016
2016
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.66 years
Average

In 2016, the repayment capacity of AFRICA TRADE COMPAGNIE (0.92) 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 269.53. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2016) ?
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

269.529

Interest coverage (2016) ?
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
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
269.53 2016
2016
Q1: 116.56
Med: 181.33
Q3: 300.69
Good

In 2016, the liquidity ratio of AFRICA TRADE COMPAGNIE (269.53) 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
0.0x 2016
2016
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 5.69x
Average

In 2016, the interest coverage of AFRICA TRADE COMPAGNIE (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: 14 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 16 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 2 days. Inventory turnover is 33 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 66 days of revenue, i.e. 2.1 M€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2016) ?
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

2 099 025 €

Customer credit (2016) ?
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

14 j

Supplier credit (2016) ?
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

16 j

Inventory turnover (2016) ?
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

33 j

WCR in days of revenue (2016) ?
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

66 j

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

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de parfumerie et de produits de beauté

Valuation estimate

Based on 64 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of AFRICA TRADE COMPAGNIE is estimated at 2 671 631 € (range 1 549 010€ - 8 913 036€). With an EBITDA of 952 703€, the sector multiple of 2.4x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.38x (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 2016
64 tx
1549k€ 2671k€ 8913k€
2 671 631 € Range: 1 549 010€ - 8 913 036€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
952 703 € × 2.4x
Estimation 2 252 857 €
1 111 381€ - 10 598 130€
Revenue Multiple 30%
11 497 728 € × 0.38x
Estimation 4 385 376 €
2 915 162€ - 7 064 497€
Net Income Multiple 20%
637 057 € × 1.8x
Estimation 1 147 952 €
593 856€ - 7 473 114€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 64 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...).

Similar companies (Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de parfumerie et de produits de beauté)

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Frequently asked questions about AFRICA TRADE COMPAGNIE

What is the revenue of AFRICA TRADE COMPAGNIE ?

The revenue of AFRICA TRADE COMPAGNIE in 2016 is 11.5 M€.

Is AFRICA TRADE COMPAGNIE profitable?

Yes, AFRICA TRADE COMPAGNIE generated a net profit of 637 k€ in 2016.

Where is the headquarters of AFRICA TRADE COMPAGNIE ?

The headquarters of AFRICA TRADE COMPAGNIE is located in SARCELLES (95200), in the department Val-d'Oise.

Where to find the tax return of AFRICA TRADE COMPAGNIE ?

The tax return of AFRICA TRADE COMPAGNIE 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 TRADE COMPAGNIE operate?

AFRICA TRADE COMPAGNIE operates in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de parfumerie et de produits de beauté (NAF code 46.45Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.