GILBERT ONLINE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

GILBERT ONLINE is a French company founded 15 years ago, specialized in the sector Vente à distance sur catalogue spécialisé. Based in HEROUVILLE-SAINT-CLAIR (14200), this company of category ETI shows in 2020 a revenue of 240 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-09

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

Financial history - GILBERT ONLINE (SIREN 529917387)
Indicator 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 240 336 € 459 677 € 400 050 € 356 357 € 347 584 €
Net income 22 251 € 57 096 € 51 171 € 21 187 € 46 817 €
EBITDA 30 714 € 80 495 € 68 411 € 41 633 € 47 359 €
Net margin 9.3% 12.4% 12.8% 5.9% 13.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, GILBERT ONLINE achieves revenue of 240 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2020 (CAGR: -8.8%). Significant drop of -48% vs 2019. After deducting consumption (192 k€), gross margin stands at 48 k€, i.e. a rate of 20%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 31 k€, representing 12.8% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-48%), EBITDA varies by -62%, reducing margin by 4.7 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 22 k€, i.e. 9.3% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2020) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

240 336 €

Gross margin (2020) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

48 011 €

EBITDA (2020) ?
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

30 714 €

EBIT (2020) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

29 139 €

Net income (2020) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

22 251 €

EBITDA margin (2020) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

12.8%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 43%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 9.9% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2020) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.0%

Financial autonomy (2020) ?
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

42.944%

Cash flow / Revenue (2020) ?
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

9.857%

Repayment capacity (2020) ?
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

0.0

Asset age ratio (2020) ?
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

6.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0
Med: 12.32
Q3: 95.58
Excellent -26 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the debt ratio of GILBERT ONLINE (0.00) 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
42.94% 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 3.56%
Med: 28.02%
Q3: 55.28%
Good

In 2020, the financial autonomy of GILBERT ONLINE (42.9%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
0.0 years 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.92 years
Excellent -34 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the repayment capacity of GILBERT ONLINE (0.00) 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 174.72. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2020) ?
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

174.719

Interest coverage (2020) ?
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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
GILBERT ONLINE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
174.72 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 115.46
Med: 193.25
Q3: 334.63
Average -11 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of GILBERT ONLINE (174.72) 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
0.0x 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.72x
Average

In 2020, the interest coverage of GILBERT ONLINE (0.0x) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

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: 161 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 195 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 34 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 280 days of revenue, i.e. 187 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2020) ?
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

187 087 €

Customer credit (2020) ?
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

161 j

Supplier credit (2020) ?
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

195 j

Inventory turnover (2020) ?
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 (2020) ?
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

280 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
GILBERT ONLINE

Positioning of GILBERT ONLINE in its sector

Comparison with sector Vente à distance sur catalogue spécialisé

Valuation estimate

Based on 121 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of GILBERT ONLINE is estimated at 85 106 € (range 38 114€ - 200 273€). With an EBITDA of 30 714€, the sector multiple of 3.2x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.27x (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 2020
121 transactions
38k€ 85k€ 200k€
85 106 € Range: 38 114€ - 200 273€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
30 714 € × 3.2x
Estimation 97 841 €
42 749€ - 226 595€
Revenue Multiple 30%
240 336 € × 0.27x
Estimation 64 881 €
37 613€ - 139 425€
Net Income Multiple 20%
22 251 € × 3.8x
Estimation 83 609 €
27 278€ - 225 740€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 121 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 GILBERT ONLINE

What is the revenue of GILBERT ONLINE ?

The revenue of GILBERT ONLINE in 2020 is 240 k€.

Is GILBERT ONLINE profitable?

Yes, GILBERT ONLINE generated a net profit of 22 k€ in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of GILBERT ONLINE ?

The headquarters of GILBERT ONLINE is located in HEROUVILLE-SAINT-CLAIR (14200), in the department Calvados.

Where to find the tax return of GILBERT ONLINE ?

The tax return of GILBERT ONLINE 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 GILBERT ONLINE operate?

GILBERT ONLINE operates in the sector Vente à distance sur catalogue spécialisé (NAF code 47.91B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.