GENERIS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

GENERIS is a French company founded 29 years ago, specialized in the sector Traitement et élimination des déchets non dangereux. Based in SAINT-MAURICE (94410), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 97.9 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

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

Financial history - GENERIS (SIREN 410303481)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 97 900 642 € 90 466 009 € 85 826 676 € 93 154 048 € 85 154 443 € 92 705 957 € 107 183 937 € 99 399 630 € 95 237 909 €
Net income -2 008 030 € -1 359 476 € 2 096 994 € -138 059 € -7 467 963 € 1 486 591 € 5 616 721 € 5 745 418 € 5 715 140 €
EBITDA 10 880 752 € 6 494 590 € -6 278 870 € 246 343 € -517 936 € 935 517 € 8 499 414 € 4 003 302 € 6 420 824 €
Net margin -2.1% -1.5% 2.4% -0.1% -8.8% 1.6% 5.2% 5.8% 6.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, GENERIS achieves revenue of 97.9 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +0.3%). Vs 2023: +8%. After deducting consumption (1.6 M€), gross margin stands at 96.3 M€, i.e. a rate of 98%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 10.9 M€, representing 11.1% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +3.9 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Net income is negative at -2.0 M€ (-2.1% of revenue), which will impact equity.

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

97 900 642 €

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

96 301 499 €

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

10 880 752 €

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

395 392 €

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

-2 008 030 €

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

11.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 46%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 5%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). 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 6.4% 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

45.792%

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

5.306%

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

6.437%

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

0.359

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

31.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
GENERIS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
45.79 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 24.93
Q3: 273.79
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of GENERIS (45.79) 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
5.31% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 5.15%
Med: 19.87%
Q3: 43.79%
Average -6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of GENERIS (5.3%) 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
0.36 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.84 years
Average +30 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of GENERIS (0.36) 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 186.84. 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 44.2x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

186.837

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

44.206

Liquidity indicators evolution
GENERIS

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
186.84 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 92.55
Med: 155.32
Q3: 294.17
Good

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of GENERIS (186.84) 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
44.21x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.65x
Q3: 10.26x
Excellent +50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of GENERIS (44.2x) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. High coverage means financial charges weigh little on profitability.

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: 67 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 91 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 24 days. Inventory turnover is 8 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 213 days of revenue, i.e. 57.9 M€ to permanently finance.

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

57 896 482 €

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

67 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

91 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

8 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

213 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
GENERIS

Positioning of GENERIS in its sector

Comparison with sector Traitement et élimination des déchets non dangereux

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (44 transactions). This range of 7 088 924€ to 38 859 230€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
7088k€ 11898k€ 38859k€
11 898 345 € Range: 7 088 924€ - 38 859 230€
NAF 5 all-time
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 44 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 GENERIS

What is the revenue of GENERIS ?

The revenue of GENERIS in 2024 is 97.9 M€.

Is GENERIS profitable?

GENERIS recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of GENERIS ?

The headquarters of GENERIS is located in SAINT-MAURICE (94410), in the department Val-de-Marne.

Where to find the tax return of GENERIS ?

The tax return of GENERIS 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 GENERIS operate?

GENERIS operates in the sector Traitement et élimination des déchets non dangereux (NAF code 38.21Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.