GENTIANE SERVICES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

GENTIANE SERVICES is a French company founded 19 years ago, specialized in the sector Supérettes. Based in AILLON-LE-JEUNE (73340), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 657 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 - GENTIANE SERVICES (SIREN 492561469)
Indicator 2023 2019
Revenue 657 271 € 487 029 €
Net income -120 265 € 18 718 €
EBITDA -55 980 € 21 601 €
Net margin -18.3% 3.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, GENTIANE SERVICES achieves revenue of 657 k€. Vs 2019, growth of +35% (487 k€ -> 657 k€). After deducting consumption (416 k€), gross margin stands at 242 k€, i.e. a rate of 37%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -56 k€, representing -8.5% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+35%), EBITDA varies by -359%, reducing margin by 13.0 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -120 k€ (-18.3% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

657 271 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

241 653 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

-55 980 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-118 365 €

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-120 265 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-8.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -41%. 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 -86%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

Debt ratio (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

-41.245%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

-85.887%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

-12.455%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

-0.875

Asset age ratio (2023) ?
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

4.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
GENTIANE SERVICES

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-41.24 2023
2019
2023
Q1: 0.25
Med: 28.55
Q3: 98.94
Excellent

In 2023, the debt ratio of GENTIANE SERVICES (-41.24) 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
-85.89% 2023
2019
2023
Q1: 9.88%
Med: 33.66%
Q3: 52.58%
Average

In 2023, the financial autonomy of GENTIANE SERVICES (-85.9%) 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
-0.88 years 2023
2019
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.23 years
Q3: 2.46 years
Excellent -46 pts over 2 years

In 2023, the repayment capacity of GENTIANE SERVICES (-0.88) 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 40.20. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

40.195

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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

-3.401

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
40.2 2023
2019
2023
Q1: 99.14
Med: 149.39
Q3: 229.31
Watch -10 pts over 2 years

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of GENTIANE SERVICES (40.20) 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
-3.4x 2023
2019
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.27x
Q3: 3.98x
Watch -25 pts over 2 years

In 2023, the interest coverage of GENTIANE SERVICES (-3.4x) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. Low coverage may indicate fragility to rate or income variations.

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: 23 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 176 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 153 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 25 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 49 days of revenue, i.e. 89 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

89 231 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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

23 j

Supplier credit (2023) ?
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

176 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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

25 j

WCR in days of revenue (2023) ?
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

49 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
GENTIANE SERVICES

Positioning of GENTIANE SERVICES in its sector

Comparison with sector Supérettes

Valuation estimate

Based on 357 transactions of similar company sales in 2023, the value of GENTIANE SERVICES is estimated at 215 972 € (range 129 489€ - 347 771€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.33x (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 2023
357 transactions
129k€ 215k€ 347k€
215 972 € Range: 129 489€ - 347 771€
NAF 5 année 2023

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
657 271 € × 0.33x = 215 973 €
Range: 129 489€ - 347 771€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 357 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 GENTIANE SERVICES

What is the revenue of GENTIANE SERVICES ?

The revenue of GENTIANE SERVICES in 2023 is 657 k€.

Is GENTIANE SERVICES profitable?

GENTIANE SERVICES recorded a net loss in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of GENTIANE SERVICES ?

The headquarters of GENTIANE SERVICES is located in AILLON-LE-JEUNE (73340), in the department Savoie.

Where to find the tax return of GENTIANE SERVICES ?

The tax return of GENTIANE SERVICES 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 GENTIANE SERVICES operate?

GENTIANE SERVICES operates in the sector Supérettes (NAF code 47.11C). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.