GARANT TRADING : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

GARANT TRADING is a French company founded 11 years ago, specialized in the sector Autres intermédiaires du commerce en produits divers. Based in MEGEVE (74120), this company of category PME shows in 2019 a revenue of 757 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 - GARANT TRADING (SIREN 809250947)
Indicator 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 757 442 € 230 000 € 188 960 € 345 442 €
Net income 152 562 € 103 970 € 87 552 € 32 098 €
EBITDA 201 369 € 142 608 € 127 049 € 228 629 €
Net margin 20.1% 45.2% 46.3% 9.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2019, GARANT TRADING achieves revenue of 757 k€. Over the period 2016-2019, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +29.9%. Vs 2018, growth of +229% (230 k€ -> 757 k€). After deducting consumption (360 k€), gross margin stands at 397 k€, i.e. a rate of 52%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 201 k€, representing 26.6% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+229%), EBITDA varies by +41%, reducing margin by 35.4 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than 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 153 k€, i.e. 20.1% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2019) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

757 442 €

Gross margin (2019) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

397 331 €

EBITDA (2019) ?
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

201 369 €

EBIT (2019) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

212 456 €

Net income (2019) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

152 562 €

EBITDA margin (2019) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

26.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 18%. 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 70%. 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 0.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 18.9% 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 (2019) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

17.889%

Financial autonomy (2019) ?
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

69.651%

Cash flow / Revenue (2019) ?
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

18.897%

Repayment capacity (2019) ?
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

0.581

Asset age ratio (2019) ?
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

94.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
17.89 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0
Med: 5.18
Q3: 46.44
Average +23 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the debt ratio of GARANT TRADING (17.89) 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
69.65% 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 6.59%
Med: 34.54%
Q3: 65.35%
Excellent

In 2019, the financial autonomy of GARANT TRADING (69.7%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
0.58 years 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.73 years
Average +19 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the repayment capacity of GARANT TRADING (0.58) 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 202.38. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2019) ?
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

202.385

Interest coverage (2019) ?
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
202.38 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 116.97
Med: 205.34
Q3: 428.83
Average +33 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the liquidity ratio of GARANT TRADING (202.38) 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
0.0x 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.88x
Average -42 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the interest coverage of GARANT TRADING (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: 53 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 58 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 5 days. Overall, WCR represents 96 days of revenue, i.e. 202 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2019, WCR increased by +291%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2019) ?
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

201 510 €

Customer credit (2019) ?
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

53 j

Supplier credit (2019) ?
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

58 j

Inventory turnover (2019) ?
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 (2019) ?
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

96 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
GARANT TRADING

Positioning of GARANT TRADING in its sector

Comparison with sector Autres intermédiaires du commerce en produits divers

Valuation estimate

Based on 85 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of GARANT TRADING is estimated at 214 405 € (range 115 266€ - 828 453€). With an EBITDA of 201 369€, the sector multiple of 1.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.32x (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 2019
85 tx
115k€ 214k€ 828k€
214 405 € Range: 115 266€ - 828 453€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
201 369 € × 1.0x
Estimation 198 198 €
108 804€ - 878 412€
Revenue Multiple 30%
757 442 € × 0.32x
Estimation 244 702 €
136 291€ - 581 476€
Net Income Multiple 20%
152 562 € × 1.4x
Estimation 209 476 €
99 883€ - 1 074 024€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 85 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 GARANT TRADING

What is the revenue of GARANT TRADING ?

The revenue of GARANT TRADING in 2019 is 757 k€.

Is GARANT TRADING profitable?

Yes, GARANT TRADING generated a net profit of 153 k€ in 2019.

Where is the headquarters of GARANT TRADING ?

The headquarters of GARANT TRADING is located in MEGEVE (74120), in the department Haute-Savoie.

Where to find the tax return of GARANT TRADING ?

The tax return of GARANT TRADING 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 GARANT TRADING operate?

GARANT TRADING operates in the sector Autres intermédiaires du commerce en produits divers (NAF code 46.19B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.