GEFRAN FRANCE SA : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

GEFRAN FRANCE SA is a French company founded 40 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'autres produits intermédiaires. Based in SAINT-PRIEST (69800), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 4.7 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 - GEFRAN FRANCE SA (SIREN 333435642)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 4 671 385 € 5 331 519 € 4 968 639 € 4 646 397 € 3 218 238 € 4 211 117 € 4 105 742 € 3 443 629 € 4 699 781 €
Net income 313 441 € 575 945 € 619 951 € 558 558 € 76 722 € 172 661 € 197 661 € -125 700 € 192 257 €
EBITDA 429 258 € 677 386 € 748 887 € 699 965 € 166 785 € 259 676 € 348 913 € -184 562 € 327 530 €
Net margin 6.7% 10.8% 12.5% 12.0% 2.4% 4.1% 4.8% -3.7% 4.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, GEFRAN FRANCE SA achieves revenue of 4.7 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -0.1%). Significant drop of -12% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (2.8 M€), gross margin stands at 1.9 M€, i.e. a rate of 41%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 429 k€, representing 9.2% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-12%), EBITDA varies by -37%, reducing margin by 3.5 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 313 k€, i.e. 6.7% 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

4 671 385 €

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

1 895 134 €

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

429 258 €

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

267 244 €

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

313 441 €

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

9.2%

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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 71%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 6.5% 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

0.0%

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

71.119%

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

6.45%

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

2.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.14
Med: 12.14
Q3: 43.04
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of GEFRAN FRANCE SA (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
71.12% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 23.34%
Med: 47.87%
Q3: 67.91%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of GEFRAN FRANCE SA (71.1%) 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
0.0 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.03 years
Q3: 1.62 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of GEFRAN FRANCE SA (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 343.21. 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 0.5x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

343.206

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

0.497

Liquidity indicators evolution
GEFRAN FRANCE SA

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
343.21 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 162.26
Med: 245.95
Q3: 425.37
Good +6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of GEFRAN FRANCE SA (343.21) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
0.5x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.95x
Q3: 9.05x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of GEFRAN FRANCE SA (0.5x) 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: 43 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 53 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 10 days. Overall, WCR represents 220 days of revenue, i.e. 2.9 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +120%, 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

2 853 375 €

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

43 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

53 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

220 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
GEFRAN FRANCE SA

Positioning of GEFRAN FRANCE SA in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'autres produits intermédiaires

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (39 transactions). This range of 433 118€ to 2 786 249€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
433k€ 1195k€ 2786k€
1 195 604 € Range: 433 118€ - 2 786 249€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 39 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 GEFRAN FRANCE SA

What is the revenue of GEFRAN FRANCE SA ?

The revenue of GEFRAN FRANCE SA in 2024 is 4.7 M€.

Is GEFRAN FRANCE SA profitable?

Yes, GEFRAN FRANCE SA generated a net profit of 313 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of GEFRAN FRANCE SA ?

The headquarters of GEFRAN FRANCE SA is located in SAINT-PRIEST (69800), in the department Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of GEFRAN FRANCE SA ?

The tax return of GEFRAN FRANCE SA 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 GEFRAN FRANCE SA operate?

GEFRAN FRANCE SA operates in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'autres produits intermédiaires (NAF code 46.76Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.