Employees: 12 (2023.0)Legal category: SCA (commandite par actions)Size: ETICreation date: 1998-05-05 (28 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Travaux d'isolationLocation: MIRIBEL (01700), Ain
DECIBEL FRANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
DECIBEL FRANCE is a French company
founded 28 years ago,
specialized in the sector Travaux d'isolation.
Based in MIRIBEL (01700),
this company of category ETI
shows in 2024 a revenue of 10.9 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
Financial history - DECIBEL FRANCE (SIREN 418676847)
Indicator
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
Revenue
10 909 125 €
9 557 734 €
9 563 032 €
9 536 161 €
7 164 858 €
10 037 740 €
10 305 303 €
8 017 930 €
7 663 296 €
Net income
479 860 €
413 311 €
615 557 €
695 764 €
187 654 €
811 613 €
927 704 €
1 548 833 €
726 333 €
EBITDA
936 720 €
872 750 €
820 694 €
746 500 €
87 969 €
839 313 €
916 696 €
878 361 €
827 023 €
Net margin
4.4%
4.3%
6.4%
7.3%
2.6%
8.1%
9.0%
19.3%
9.5%
Revenue and income statement
In 2024, DECIBEL FRANCE achieves revenue of 10.9 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +4.5%). Vs 2023, growth of +14% (9.6 M€ -> 10.9 M€). After deducting consumption (2.1 M€), gross margin stands at 8.8 M€, i.e. a rate of 81%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 937 k€, representing 8.6% of revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 480 k€, i.e. 4.4% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2024)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
10 909 125 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
8 793 545 €
EBITDA (2024)
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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
936 720 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
981 543 €
Net income (2024)
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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
479 860 €
EBITDA margin (2024)
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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
8.6%
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 4%. 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 42%. 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 0.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 7.2% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.
Debt ratio (2024)
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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
4.08%
Financial autonomy (2024)
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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
41.531%
Cash flow / Revenue (2024)
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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
7.214%
Repayment capacity (2024)
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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
0.143
Asset age ratio (2024)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Debt ratio
0.065
0.092
0.125
1.618
26.676
8.072
8.437
16.231
4.08
Financial autonomy
70.083
69.911
59.442
62.654
54.445
60.27
54.715
46.868
41.531
Repayment capacity
0.004
0.008
0.005
0.08
2.993
0.411
0.497
0.717
0.143
Cash flow / Revenue
10.105%
7.309%
10.075%
8.823%
4.658%
9.129%
7.357%
7.929%
7.214%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
4.082024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.52
Med: 13.18
Q3: 45.45
Good
In 2024, the debt ratio of DECIBEL FRANCE (4.08) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.
Financial autonomy
41.53%2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 10.35%
Med: 33.63%
Q3: 54.43%
Good-16 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the financial autonomy of DECIBEL FRANCE (41.5%) 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
0.14 years2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.09 years
Q3: 0.96 years
Average
In 2024, the repayment capacity of DECIBEL FRANCE (0.14) 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 139.10. 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 5.0x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.
Liquidity ratio (2024)
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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
139.097
Interest coverage (2024)
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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
4.967
Liquidity indicators evolution DECIBEL FRANCE
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
235.005
228.767
183.717
199.286
231.244
212.272
184.797
171.105
139.097
Interest coverage
1.506
1.973
5.25
2.75
16.522
2.204
2.57
4.922
4.967
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
139.12024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 139.62
Med: 199.69
Q3: 307.67
Watch-21 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of DECIBEL FRANCE (139.10) 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
4.97x2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.09x
Q3: 2.71x
Excellent
In 2024, the interest coverage of DECIBEL FRANCE (5.0x) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. High coverage means financial charges weigh little on profitability.
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: 43 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 124 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 81 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 14 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 56 days of revenue, i.e. 1.7 M€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-37%), freeing up cash.
Operating WCR (2024)
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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
1 683 496 €
Customer credit (2024)
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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
43 j
Supplier credit (2024)
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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
124 j
Inventory turnover (2024)
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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
14 j
WCR in days of revenue (2024)
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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
56 j
WCR and payment terms evolution DECIBEL FRANCE
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Operating WCR
2 663 838 €
3 836 580 €
3 767 000 €
3 138 400 €
2 206 705 €
2 940 094 €
1 961 091 €
2 300 833 €
1 683 496 €
Inventory turnover (days)
14
13
13
13
18
18
21
21
14
Customer payment term (days)
76
66
56
53
67
73
60
55
43
Supplier payment term (days)
79
102
100
73
91
88
111
121
124
Positioning of DECIBEL FRANCE in its sector
Comparison with sector Travaux d'isolation
Valuation estimate
Based on 58 transactions of similar company sales
(all years),
the value of DECIBEL FRANCE is estimated at
1 596 655 €
(range 1 074 404€ - 3 341 762€).
With an EBITDA of 936 720€, the sector multiple of 1.2x is applied.
The price/revenue ratio is 0.20x
(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 value2024
58 tx
1074k€1596k€3341k€
1 596 655 €Range: 1 074 404€ - 3 341 762€
NAF 5 all-time
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
936 720 €×1.2x
Estimation1 155 757 €
935 948€ - 2 650 347€
Revenue Multiple30%
10 909 125 €×0.20x
Estimation2 221 928 €
1 429 543€ - 3 300 080€
Net Income Multiple20%
479 860 €×3.7x
Estimation1 760 994 €
887 838€ - 5 132 823€
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 58 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 (Travaux d'isolation)
Compare DECIBEL FRANCE with other companies in the same sector:
Yes, DECIBEL FRANCE generated a net profit of 480 k€ in 2024.
Where is the headquarters of DECIBEL FRANCE ?
The headquarters of DECIBEL FRANCE is located in MIRIBEL (01700), in the department Ain.
Where to find the tax return of DECIBEL FRANCE ?
The tax return of DECIBEL FRANCE 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 DECIBEL FRANCE operate?
DECIBEL FRANCE operates in the sector Travaux d'isolation (NAF code 43.29A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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