ENTREPRISE PROUST : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ENTREPRISE PROUST is a French company founded 43 years ago, specialized in the sector Travaux de couverture par éléments. Based in VALENCE-EN-POITOU (86700), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 906 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-18

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - ENTREPRISE PROUST (SIREN 324824820)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 906 144 € 1 453 448 € N/C 1 955 575 € 1 997 248 € 1 243 707 € 1 383 247 € N/C 1 618 460 €
Net income -107 368 € -193 259 € -25 809 € 10 524 € 12 948 € -53 524 € 93 269 € -102 392 € -97 836 €
EBITDA -86 373 € -183 238 € N/C 40 837 € 47 366 € -83 868 € 128 189 € N/C -78 725 €
Net margin -11.8% -13.3% N/C 0.5% 0.6% -4.3% 6.7% N/C -6.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, ENTREPRISE PROUST achieves revenue of 906 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2015-2023 (CAGR: -7.0%). Significant drop of -38% vs 2022. After deducting consumption (377 k€), gross margin stands at 529 k€, i.e. a rate of 58%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -86 k€, representing -9.5% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +3.1 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -107 k€ (-11.8% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

906 144 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

529 480 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

-86 373 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-92 320 €

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-107 368 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-9.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 133%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 18%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

Debt ratio (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

133.36%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

17.892%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

-10.714%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

-1.057

Asset age ratio (2023) ?
Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Recent assets
50-70% : Normal wear
> 70% : Aging assets

2.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
ENTREPRISE PROUST

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
133.36 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 5.03
Med: 25.02
Q3: 60.82
Watch +13 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the debt ratio of ENTREPRISE PROUST (133.36) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
17.89% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 18.6%
Med: 38.44%
Q3: 57.01%
Average -29 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the financial autonomy of ENTREPRISE PROUST (17.9%) 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
-1.06 years 2023
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.43 years
Q3: 1.39 years
Excellent

In 2023, the repayment capacity of ENTREPRISE PROUST (-1.06) 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 157.57. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

157.57

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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

-12.154

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
157.57 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 150.29
Med: 212.77
Q3: 303.0
Average -36 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of ENTREPRISE PROUST (157.57) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Interest coverage
-12.15x 2023
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.68x
Q3: 2.49x
Watch

In 2023, the interest coverage of ENTREPRISE PROUST (-12.2x) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. Low coverage may indicate fragility to rate or income variations.

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: 55 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 82 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 27 days. Inventory turnover is 62 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 128 days of revenue, i.e. 322 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-25%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

322 343 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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

55 j

Supplier credit (2023) ?
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

82 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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

62 j

WCR in days of revenue (2023) ?
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

128 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ENTREPRISE PROUST

Positioning of ENTREPRISE PROUST in its sector

Comparison with sector Travaux de couverture par éléments

Valuation estimate

Based on 113 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of ENTREPRISE PROUST is estimated at 140 536 € (range 91 376€ - 230 009€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.16x (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 2023
113 transactions
91k€ 140k€ 230k€
140 536 € Range: 91 376€ - 230 009€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
906 144 € × 0.16x = 140 537 €
Range: 91 376€ - 230 009€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 113 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 ENTREPRISE PROUST

What is the revenue of ENTREPRISE PROUST ?

The revenue of ENTREPRISE PROUST in 2023 is 906 k€.

Is ENTREPRISE PROUST profitable?

ENTREPRISE PROUST recorded a net loss in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of ENTREPRISE PROUST ?

The headquarters of ENTREPRISE PROUST is located in VALENCE-EN-POITOU (86700), in the department Vienne.

Where to find the tax return of ENTREPRISE PROUST ?

The tax return of ENTREPRISE PROUST 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 ENTREPRISE PROUST operate?

ENTREPRISE PROUST operates in the sector Travaux de couverture par éléments (NAF code 43.91B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.