GENTIANA : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

GENTIANA is a French company founded 28 years ago, specialized in the sector Location de logements. Based in NICE (06000), this company of category PME shows in 2013 a revenue of 145 k€. 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 - GENTIANA (SIREN 414946772)
Indicator 2013 2012
Revenue 145 200 € 145 200 €
Net income -65 661 € -69 553 €
EBITDA 33 041 € 31 702 €
Net margin -45.2% -47.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2013, GENTIANA achieves revenue of 145 k€. Slight decline of 0% vs 2012. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 145 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 33 k€, representing 22.8% of revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Net income is negative at -66 k€ (-45.2% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2013) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

145 200 €

Gross margin (2013) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

145 200 €

EBITDA (2013) ?
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

33 041 €

EBIT (2013) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-38 763 €

Net income (2013) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-65 661 €

EBITDA margin (2013) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

22.8%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -267%. 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 -56%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 202.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 4.2% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2013) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

-266.544%

Financial autonomy (2013) ?
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

-56.04%

Cash flow / Revenue (2013) ?
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

4.23%

Repayment capacity (2013) ?
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

202.481

Asset age ratio (2013) ?
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

65.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
GENTIANA

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-266.54 2013
2012
2013
Q1: -389.65
Med: -177.75
Q3: 6.59
Good +7 pts over 2 years

In 2013, the debt ratio of GENTIANA (-266.54) 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
-56.04% 2013
2012
2013
Q1: -11.1%
Med: 26.66%
Q3: 110.47%
Watch

In 2013, the financial autonomy of GENTIANA (-56.0%) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. Low autonomy may limit investment capacity and increase vulnerability.

Repayment capacity
202.48 years 2013
2012
2013
Q1: -16.77 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 17.97 years
Watch -11 pts over 2 years

In 2013, the repayment capacity of GENTIANA (202.48) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 4.65. 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 86.8x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2013) ?
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

4.652

Interest coverage (2013) ?
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

86.765

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
4.65 2013
2012
2013
Q1: 6.54
Med: 58.89
Q3: 378.37
Watch +11 pts over 2 years

In 2013, the liquidity ratio of GENTIANA (4.65) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
86.77x 2013
2012
2013
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 20.88x
Q3: 77.17x
Excellent

In 2013, the interest coverage of GENTIANA (86.8x) 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: 192 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 78 days. The gap of 114 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. WCR is negative (-51 days): operations structurally generate cash.

Operating WCR (2013) ?
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

-20 736 €

Customer credit (2013) ?
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

192 j

Supplier credit (2013) ?
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

78 j

Inventory turnover (2013) ?
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 (2013) ?
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

-51 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
GENTIANA

Positioning of GENTIANA in its sector

Comparison with sector Location de logements

Valuation estimate

Based on 1762 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of GENTIANA is estimated at 131 503 € (range 47 796€ - 265 878€). With an EBITDA of 33 041€, the sector multiple of 4.7x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.65x (in line with sector norms). 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 2013
1762 transactions
47k€ 131k€ 265k€
131 503 € Range: 47 796€ - 265 878€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
33 041 € × 4.7x
Estimation 153 685 €
53 021€ - 285 001€
Revenue Multiple 30%
145 200 € × 0.65x
Estimation 94 534 €
39 090€ - 234 008€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 1762 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 GENTIANA

What is the revenue of GENTIANA ?

The revenue of GENTIANA in 2013 is 145 k€.

Is GENTIANA profitable?

GENTIANA recorded a net loss in 2013.

Where is the headquarters of GENTIANA ?

The headquarters of GENTIANA is located in NICE (06000), in the department Alpes-Maritimes.

Where to find the tax return of GENTIANA ?

The tax return of GENTIANA 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 GENTIANA operate?

GENTIANA operates in the sector Location de logements (NAF code 68.20A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.