Le dernier exercice comptable publié pour cette entreprise remonte à 2019. Les données ci-dessous peuvent ne plus refléter sa situation actuelle.

GENERATION PLUME : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

GENERATION PLUME is a French company founded 16 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'autres biens domestiques . Based in PARIS (75020), this company of category PME shows in 2019 a revenue of 3.6 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-08-08

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

Synthèse

Santé financière : Saine

Aucun signal de fragilité majeur : rentabilité positive et structure financière équilibrée.

In summary, GENERATION PLUME combines a growing business with positive profitability. Its financial structure is broadly in line with its sector.

Financial history - GENERATION PLUME (SIREN 518768783)
Indicator 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 3 578 765 € 2 186 527 € 1 655 515 € 820 631 €
Net income 394 927 € 232 158 € 134 717 € 5 038 €
EBITDA 360 983 € 206 329 € 128 891 € -18 984 €
Net margin 11.0% 10.6% 8.1% 0.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2019, GENERATION PLUME achieves revenue of 3.6 M€. Over the period 2016-2019, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +63.4%. Vs 2018, growth of +64% (2.2 M€ -> 3.6 M€). After deducting consumption (877 k€), gross margin stands at 2.7 M€, i.e. a rate of 75%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 361 k€, representing 10.1% of revenue. Compared with its sector, this ratio places the company among the best positioned (sector median: 3.4%). Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 395 k€, i.e. 11.0% 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

3 578 765 €

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

2 701 490 €

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

360 983 €

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

352 747 €

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

394 927 €

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

10.1%

Loading income statement...

Chart evolution

Show :

Assets

Loading data...

Liabilities

Loading data...

Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 15%. This ratio is slightly less favorable than the sector median (14.5%). Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 54%. This ratio is more favorable than the sector median (39.4%). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 11.0% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Compared with its sector, this ratio places the company among the best positioned (sector median: 2.7%).

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

15.3%

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

53.76%

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

11.02%

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

0.39

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

37.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
GENERATION PLUME

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
15.3% 2019
Q1: 0.29%
Med: 14.47%
Q3: 66.34%
Average -25 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the debt ratio of GENERATION PLUME (15.3%) 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
53.76% 2019
Q1: 16.39%
Med: 39.42%
Q3: 62.3%
Good +21 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the financial autonomy of GENERATION PLUME (53.8%) 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.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 2.46. This ratio is more favorable than the sector median (2.0). The interest coverage ratio (= EBIT / Interest expenses) is 1.3x. This ratio is more favorable than the sector median (0.2x).

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

2.46

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

1.34

Liquidity indicators evolution
GENERATION PLUME

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
2.46 2019
Q1: 1.32
Med: 2.04
Q3: 3.62
Good -7 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the liquidity ratio of GENERATION PLUME (2.46) 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
1.34x 2019
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.2x
Q3: 4.79x
Good -9 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the interest coverage of GENERATION PLUME (1.3x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 17 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 61 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 44 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 110 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 142 days of revenue, i.e. 1.4 M€ to permanently finance. Between 2016 and 2019, WCR improved by 27 days of revenue, freeing up cash.

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

1 410 928 €

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

17 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

61 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

110 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

142 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
GENERATION PLUME

Positioning of GENERATION PLUME in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'autres biens domestiques

Valuation estimate

Based on 145 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of GENERATION PLUME is estimated at 938 135 € (range 339 481€ - 2 315 003€). With an EBITDA of 360 983€, the sector multiple of 2.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.19x (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 2019
145 transactions
339k€ 938k€ 2315k€
938 135 € Range: 339 481€ - 2 315 003€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

Ajustez les pondérations selon votre analyse

EBITDA Multiple 50%
360 983 € × 2.6x
Estimation 940 834 €
342 270€ - 2 644 639€
Revenue Multiple 30%
3 578 765 € × 0.19x
Estimation 684 711 €
385 372€ - 1 745 552€
Net Income Multiple 20%
394 927 € × 3.3x
Estimation 1 311 527 €
263 677€ - 2 345 093€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 145 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 (Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'autres biens domestiques )

Compare GENERATION PLUME with other companies in the same sector:

Voir toutes les statistiques du secteur Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'autres biens domestiques

Top companies in Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'autres biens domestiques

Largest companies by revenue in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'autres biens domestiques :

Top companies in Paris

Largest companies by revenue in the department Paris:

Voir le classement complet du département Paris

Frequently asked questions about GENERATION PLUME

What is the revenue of GENERATION PLUME ?

The revenue of GENERATION PLUME in 2019 is 3.6 M€.

Is GENERATION PLUME profitable?

Yes, GENERATION PLUME generated a net profit of 395 k€ in 2019.

Where is the headquarters of GENERATION PLUME ?

The headquarters of GENERATION PLUME is located in PARIS (75020), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of GENERATION PLUME ?

The tax return of GENERATION PLUME 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 GENERATION PLUME operate?

GENERATION PLUME operates in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'autres biens domestiques (NAF code 46.49Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.