AU VAPOTIER : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

AU VAPOTIER is a French company founded 12 years ago, specialized in the sector Autres commerces de détail spécialisés divers. Based in VANVES (92170), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 264 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 - AU VAPOTIER (SIREN 801795147)
Indicator 2018 2017
Revenue 263 819 € 266 175 €
Net income 35 330 € 34 755 €
EBITDA 42 468 € 43 394 €
Net margin 13.4% 13.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, AU VAPOTIER achieves revenue of 264 k€. Slight decline of -1% vs 2017. After deducting consumption (198 k€), gross margin stands at 66 k€, i.e. a rate of 25%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 42 k€, representing 16.1% 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 35 k€, i.e. 13.4% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2018) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

263 819 €

Gross margin (2018) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

65 912 €

EBITDA (2018) ?
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

42 468 €

EBIT (2018) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

42 468 €

Net income (2018) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

35 330 €

EBITDA margin (2018) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

16.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 32%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 37%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 13.4% 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 (2018) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

32.019%

Financial autonomy (2018) ?
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

37.381%

Cash flow / Revenue (2018) ?
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

13.392%

Repayment capacity (2018) ?
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

0.227

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
32.02 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0
Med: 18.91
Q3: 103.09
Average

In 2018, the debt ratio of AU VAPOTIER (32.02) 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
37.38% 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 6.6%
Med: 31.78%
Q3: 60.43%
Good +6 pts over 2 years

In 2018, the financial autonomy of AU VAPOTIER (37.4%) 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
0.23 years 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.73 years
Average

In 2018, the repayment capacity of AU VAPOTIER (0.23) 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 197.43. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2018) ?
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

197.434

Interest coverage (2018) ?
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
197.43 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 99.6
Med: 176.01
Q3: 329.26
Good

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of AU VAPOTIER (197.43) 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 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.84x
Average

In 2018, the interest coverage of AU VAPOTIER (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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 13 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 13 days. Inventory turnover is 29 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-4 days): operations structurally generate cash.

Operating WCR (2018) ?
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

-2 952 €

Customer credit (2018) ?
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

0 j

Supplier credit (2018) ?
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

13 j

Inventory turnover (2018) ?
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

29 j

WCR in days of revenue (2018) ?
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

-4 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of AU VAPOTIER in its sector

Comparison with sector Autres commerces de détail spécialisés divers

Valuation estimate

Based on 123 transactions of similar company sales in 2018, the value of AU VAPOTIER is estimated at 162 055 € (range 64 237€ - 319 743€). With an EBITDA of 42 468€, the sector multiple of 4.2x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.43x (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 2018
123 transactions
64k€ 162k€ 319k€
162 055 € Range: 64 237€ - 319 743€
NAF 5 année 2018

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
42 468 € × 4.2x
Estimation 176 669 €
82 329€ - 358 742€
Revenue Multiple 30%
263 819 € × 0.43x
Estimation 112 785 €
37 068€ - 198 651€
Net Income Multiple 20%
35 330 € × 5.6x
Estimation 199 427 €
59 765€ - 403 887€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 123 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 AU VAPOTIER

What is the revenue of AU VAPOTIER ?

The revenue of AU VAPOTIER in 2018 is 264 k€.

Is AU VAPOTIER profitable?

Yes, AU VAPOTIER generated a net profit of 35 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of AU VAPOTIER ?

The headquarters of AU VAPOTIER is located in VANVES (92170), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.

Where to find the tax return of AU VAPOTIER ?

The tax return of AU VAPOTIER 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 AU VAPOTIER operate?

AU VAPOTIER operates in the sector Autres commerces de détail spécialisés divers (NAF code 47.78C). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.