Employees: 42 (2023.0)Legal category: SA (autres)Size: GECreation date: 1955-01-01 (71 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Activités des sièges sociauxLocation: PARIS (75009), Paris
DANONE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
DANONE is a French company
founded 71 years ago,
specialized in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux.
Based in PARIS (75009),
this company of category GE
shows in 2023 a revenue of 699.0 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
In 2023, DANONE achieves revenue of 699.0 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 7 years (CAGR: +2.3%). Vs 2022, growth of +10% (635.0 M€ -> 699.0 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 699.0 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 417.0 M€, representing 59.7% 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 1.4 Bn€, i.e. 193.6% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2023)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
699 000 000 €
Gross margin (2023)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
699 000 000 €
EBITDA (2023)
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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
417 000 000 €
EBIT (2023)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
-187 000 000 €
Net income (2023)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
1 353 000 000 €
EBITDA margin (2023)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
59.7%
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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 46%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 191.4% 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 (2023)
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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 (2023)
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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
46.229%
Cash flow / Revenue (2023)
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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
191.416%
Repayment capacity (2023)
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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 (2023)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Debt ratio
4.982
120.272
119.827
97.867
85.681
92.375
0.0
Financial autonomy
40.738
None
37.761
39.603
50.901
47.213
46.229
Repayment capacity
3.824
23.681
48.105
6.75
3.865
3.865
0.0
Cash flow / Revenue
30.87%
104.354%
54.469%
315.916%
602.205%
602.205%
191.416%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
0.02023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.15
Med: 18.69
Q3: 101.54
Excellent-41 pts over 3 years
In 2023, the debt ratio of DANONE (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
46.23%2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 13.72%
Med: 51.34%
Q3: 84.19%
Average
In 2023, the financial autonomy of DANONE (46.2%) 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
0.0 years2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.21 years
Q3: 3.83 years
Excellent-46 pts over 3 years
In 2023, the repayment capacity of DANONE (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 -1.27. Alert: short-term debt exceeds current assets. Risk of payment difficulties without cash reinforcement.
Liquidity ratio (2023)
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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
-1.273
Interest coverage (2023)
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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 DANONE
Visualisation créée via abddaf.fr Sources : INPI & BCE - Retraitements : Ministère de l'économie
Indicator
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Liquidity ratio
61.378
11.94
8.532
5.741
18.715
21.361
-1.273
Interest coverage
45.813
77.309
5.034
70.442
62.205
60.892
0.0
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
-1.272023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 110.3
Med: 414.17
Q3: 1926.34
Watch
In 2023, the liquidity ratio of DANONE (-1.27) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.
Interest coverage
0.0x2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: -38.61x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.71x
Good-25 pts over 3 years
In 2023, the interest coverage of DANONE (0.0x) 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. WCR is negative (-2107 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-366%), freeing up cash.
Operating WCR (2023)
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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
-4 092 001 920 €
Customer credit (2023)
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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 (2023)
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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
0 j
Inventory turnover (2023)
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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 (2023)
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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
-2107 j
WCR and payment terms evolution DANONE
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Operating WCR
-879 000 150 €
-2 279 997 720 €
-3 955 997 880 €
-5 815 998 560 €
-1 563 001 700 €
-1 240 999 550 €
-4 092 001 920 €
Inventory turnover (days)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Customer payment term (days)
0
0
167
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0
0
0
Supplier payment term (days)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Positioning of DANONE in its sector
Comparison with sector Activités des sièges sociaux
Valuation estimate
Based on 89 transactions of similar company sales
in 2023,
the value of DANONE is estimated at
2 770 626 523 €
(range 1 343 176 150€ - 5 757 872 293€).
With an EBITDA of 417 000 000€, the sector multiple of 4.0x is applied.
The price/revenue ratio is 0.52x
(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.
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 89 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 (Activités des sièges sociaux)
Compare DANONE with other companies in the same sector:
Yes, DANONE generated a net profit of 1.4 Mds€ in 2023.
Where is the headquarters of DANONE ?
The headquarters of DANONE is located in PARIS (75009), in the department Paris.
Where to find the tax return of DANONE ?
The tax return of DANONE 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 DANONE operate?
DANONE operates in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux (NAF code 70.10Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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