GEDEON RICHTER FRANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

GEDEON RICHTER FRANCE is a French company founded 46 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de produits pharmaceutiques. Based in PARIS (75008), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 25.3 M€. 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 - GEDEON RICHTER FRANCE (SIREN 318918935)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 25 300 567 € 30 276 538 € 36 820 910 € 28 946 102 € 23 044 680 € 32 032 363 € 15 282 970 € 13 638 582 € 9 785 418 €
Net income 1 536 690 € 837 157 € 619 668 € 327 344 € 268 093 € 214 421 € 262 435 € 199 029 € 135 052 €
EBITDA 1 983 344 € 1 260 070 € 916 220 € 754 728 € 1 023 855 € 468 179 € 468 230 € 125 009 € 395 606 €
Net margin 6.1% 2.8% 1.7% 1.1% 1.2% 0.7% 1.7% 1.5% 1.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, GEDEON RICHTER FRANCE achieves revenue of 25.3 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +12.6%. Significant drop of -16% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (8.6 M€), gross margin stands at 16.7 M€, i.e. a rate of 66%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 2.0 M€, representing 7.8% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +3.7 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 1.5 M€, i.e. 6.1% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

25 300 567 €

Gross margin (2024) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

16 730 523 €

EBITDA (2024) ?
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

1 983 344 €

EBIT (2024) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

1 943 261 €

Net income (2024) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

1 536 690 €

EBITDA margin (2024) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

7.8%

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Liabilities

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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 42%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 6.0% 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) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.079%

Financial autonomy (2024) ?
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

41.764%

Cash flow / Revenue (2024) ?
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

5.965%

Repayment capacity (2024) ?
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 (2024) ?
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

24.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
GEDEON RICHTER FRANCE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.08 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 4.27
Q3: 43.96
Good

In 2024, the debt ratio of GEDEON RICHTER FRANCE (0.08) 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
41.76% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 14.64%
Med: 38.36%
Q3: 60.56%
Good +29 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of GEDEON RICHTER FRANCE (41.8%) 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
0.0 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.09 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of GEDEON RICHTER FRANCE (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 163.18. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2024) ?
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

163.176

Interest coverage (2024) ?
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
GEDEON RICHTER FRANCE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
163.18 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 132.74
Med: 202.27
Q3: 325.9
Average +15 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of GEDEON RICHTER FRANCE (163.18) 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 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.41x
Q3: 6.25x
Average -9 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of GEDEON RICHTER FRANCE (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: 76 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 51 days. The company must finance 25 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 87 days of revenue, i.e. 6.1 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +2470%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2024) ?
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

6 124 002 €

Customer credit (2024) ?
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

76 j

Supplier credit (2024) ?
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

51 j

Inventory turnover (2024) ?
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 (2024) ?
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

87 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
GEDEON RICHTER FRANCE

Positioning of GEDEON RICHTER FRANCE in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de produits pharmaceutiques

Valuation estimate

Based on 124 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of GEDEON RICHTER FRANCE is estimated at 2 567 018 € (range 1 302 673€ - 8 359 026€). With an EBITDA of 1 983 344€, the sector multiple of 0.7x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.21x (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 2024
124 transactions
1302k€ 2567k€ 8359k€
2 567 018 € Range: 1 302 673€ - 8 359 026€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 983 344 € × 0.7x
Estimation 1 396 046 €
659 961€ - 5 081 099€
Revenue Multiple 30%
25 300 567 € × 0.21x
Estimation 5 388 373 €
2 921 987€ - 16 321 471€
Net Income Multiple 20%
1 536 690 € × 0.8x
Estimation 1 262 415 €
480 484€ - 4 610 179€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 124 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 GEDEON RICHTER FRANCE

What is the revenue of GEDEON RICHTER FRANCE ?

The revenue of GEDEON RICHTER FRANCE in 2024 is 25.3 M€.

Is GEDEON RICHTER FRANCE profitable?

Yes, GEDEON RICHTER FRANCE generated a net profit of 1.5 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of GEDEON RICHTER FRANCE ?

The headquarters of GEDEON RICHTER FRANCE is located in PARIS (75008), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of GEDEON RICHTER FRANCE ?

The tax return of GEDEON RICHTER 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 GEDEON RICHTER FRANCE operate?

GEDEON RICHTER FRANCE operates in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de produits pharmaceutiques (NAF code 46.46Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.