GFK RETAIL AND TECHNOLOGY FRANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

GFK RETAIL AND TECHNOLOGY FRANCE is a French company founded 44 years ago, specialized in the sector Études de marché et sondages. Based in BEZONS (95870), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 63.4 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 - GFK RETAIL AND TECHNOLOGY FRANCE (SIREN 316083567)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 63 378 450 € 54 674 776 € 54 148 788 € 45 607 787 € 48 492 815 € 55 951 338 € 49 486 946 € 63 689 131 € 69 773 286 € 70 231 277 €
Net income 2 944 088 € 6 624 054 € 7 541 953 € 4 218 322 € 1 016 335 € 1 464 158 € -4 230 727 € 7 021 364 € 3 615 231 € 7 374 963 €
EBITDA 6 214 514 € 8 819 875 € 7 840 495 € 7 802 134 € 7 481 902 € 2 762 566 € -2 575 998 € 9 901 440 € 10 681 582 € 11 441 017 €
Net margin 4.6% 12.1% 13.9% 9.2% 2.1% 2.6% -8.5% 11.0% 5.2% 10.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, GFK RETAIL AND TECHNOLOGY FRANCE achieves revenue of 63.4 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -1.1%). Vs 2023, growth of +16% (54.7 M€ -> 63.4 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 63.4 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 6.2 M€, representing 9.8% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+16%), EBITDA varies by -30%, reducing margin by 6.3 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 2.9 M€, i.e. 4.6% 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

63 378 450 €

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

63 378 450 €

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

6 214 514 €

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

4 323 145 €

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

2 944 088 €

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

9.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 10%. 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 8%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 7.3% 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

10.471%

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

8.478%

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

7.269%

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

0.093

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

22.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
10.47 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 2.02
Q3: 34.22
Average -9 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of GFK RETAIL AND TECHNOLOGY... (10.47) 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
8.48% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 12.11%
Med: 39.42%
Q3: 65.91%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of GFK RETAIL AND TECHNOLOGY... (8.5%) 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
0.09 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.41 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of GFK RETAIL AND TECHNOLOGY... (0.09) 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 131.53. 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 1.0x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

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

131.525

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

1.037

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
131.53 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 138.9
Med: 219.42
Q3: 420.98
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In 2024, the liquidity ratio of GFK RETAIL AND TECHNOLOGY... (131.53) 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
1.04x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 3.73x
Good -18 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of GFK RETAIL AND TECHNOLOGY... (1.0x) 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: 120 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 196 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 76 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 173 days of revenue, i.e. 30.4 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2015-2024, WCR increased by +70%, 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

30 417 853 €

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

120 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

196 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

0 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

173 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
GFK RETAIL AND TECHNOLOGY FRANCE

Positioning of GFK RETAIL AND TECHNOLOGY FRANCE in its sector

Comparison with sector Études de marché et sondages

Valuation estimate

Based on 107 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of GFK RETAIL AND TECHNOLOGY FRANCE is estimated at 13 971 869 € (range 5 235 730€ - 30 108 873€). With an EBITDA of 6 214 514€, the sector multiple of 2.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.23x (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 2024
107 transactions
5235k€ 13971k€ 30108k€
13 971 869 € Range: 5 235 730€ - 30 108 873€
Section all-time Aggregated at NAF section level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
6 214 514 € × 2.6x
Estimation 16 087 274 €
5 877 609€ - 36 853 268€
Revenue Multiple 30%
63 378 450 € × 0.23x
Estimation 14 319 456 €
5 896 030€ - 24 903 699€
Net Income Multiple 20%
2 944 088 € × 2.8x
Estimation 8 161 977 €
2 640 586€ - 21 055 646€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 107 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 GFK RETAIL AND TECHNOLOGY FRANCE

What is the revenue of GFK RETAIL AND TECHNOLOGY FRANCE ?

The revenue of GFK RETAIL AND TECHNOLOGY FRANCE in 2024 is 63.4 M€.

Is GFK RETAIL AND TECHNOLOGY FRANCE profitable?

Yes, GFK RETAIL AND TECHNOLOGY FRANCE generated a net profit of 2.9 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of GFK RETAIL AND TECHNOLOGY FRANCE ?

The headquarters of GFK RETAIL AND TECHNOLOGY FRANCE is located in BEZONS (95870), in the department Val-d'Oise.

Where to find the tax return of GFK RETAIL AND TECHNOLOGY FRANCE ?

The tax return of GFK RETAIL AND TECHNOLOGY FRANCE 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 GFK RETAIL AND TECHNOLOGY FRANCE operate?

GFK RETAIL AND TECHNOLOGY FRANCE operates in the sector Études de marché et sondages (NAF code 73.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.