GERAL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

GERAL is a French company founded 36 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de détail de quincaillerie, peintures et verres en grandes surfaces (400 m2et plus). Based in PONT-AUDEMER (27500), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 15.2 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 - GERAL (SIREN 950616946)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 15 196 651 € 14 916 965 € 14 713 472 € 15 122 390 € 11 678 214 € 10 545 813 € 10 784 601 € 10 217 839 €
Net income 252 119 € 465 763 € 616 453 € 759 784 € 337 391 € 256 849 € 196 392 € 313 624 €
EBITDA 526 358 € 666 129 € 928 885 € 1 093 887 € 620 416 € 402 796 € 336 476 € 611 584 €
Net margin 1.7% 3.1% 4.2% 5.0% 2.9% 2.4% 1.8% 3.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, GERAL achieves revenue of 15.2 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +5.1%. Vs 2023: +2%. After deducting consumption (10.2 M€), gross margin stands at 5.0 M€, i.e. a rate of 33%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 526 k€, representing 3.5% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 252 k€, i.e. 1.7% 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

15 196 651 €

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

4 950 350 €

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

526 358 €

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

297 487 €

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

252 119 €

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

3.5%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 81%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 41%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 3.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 3.2% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

80.707%

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

40.653%

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

3.192%

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

2.965

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

25.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
GERAL

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
80.71 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 9.73
Med: 33.55
Q3: 86.15
Average +6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of GERAL (80.71) 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
40.65% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 31.32%
Med: 49.55%
Q3: 64.0%
Average -6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of GERAL (40.6%) 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
2.96 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 1.06 years
Q3: 3.73 years
Average +11 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of GERAL (2.96) 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 223.71. 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 15.8x. 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

223.705

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

15.75

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
223.71 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 192.44
Med: 280.1
Q3: 411.12
Average -18 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of GERAL (223.71) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Interest coverage
15.75x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 2.75x
Q3: 13.31x
Excellent +26 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of GERAL (15.8x) 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: 1 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 38 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 37 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 90 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 95 days of revenue, i.e. 4.0 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +42%, 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

4 006 293 €

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

1 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

38 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

90 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

95 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of GERAL in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de détail de quincaillerie, peintures et verres en grandes surfaces (400 m2et plus)

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (30 transactions). This range of 1 234 030€ to 4 697 316€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
1234k€ 2623k€ 4697k€
2 623 769 € Range: 1 234 030€ - 4 697 316€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 30 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 GERAL

What is the revenue of GERAL ?

The revenue of GERAL in 2024 is 15.2 M€.

Is GERAL profitable?

Yes, GERAL generated a net profit of 252 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of GERAL ?

The headquarters of GERAL is located in PONT-AUDEMER (27500), in the department Eure.

Where to find the tax return of GERAL ?

The tax return of GERAL 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 GERAL operate?

GERAL operates in the sector Commerce de détail de quincaillerie, peintures et verres en grandes surfaces (400 m2et plus) (NAF code 47.52B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.