GOUAIX : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

GOUAIX is a French company founded 46 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des sociétés holding. Based in NANTERRE (92000), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 179 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 - GOUAIX (SIREN 319177762)
Indicator 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018
Revenue 178 648 € 142 200 € 128 200 € 132 700 € 107 309 €
Net income -30 134 € -297 235 € 85 712 € 41 276 € 63 957 €
EBITDA -45 219 € -3 768 € 21 579 € 32 957 € -20 229 €
Net margin -16.9% -209.0% 66.9% 31.1% 59.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, GOUAIX achieves revenue of 179 k€. Over the period 2018-2022, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +13.6%. Vs 2021, growth of +26% (142 k€ -> 179 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 179 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 -45 k€, representing -25.3% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+26%), EBITDA varies by -1100%, reducing margin by 22.7 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -30 k€ (-16.9% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2022) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

178 648 €

Gross margin (2022) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

178 648 €

EBITDA (2022) ?
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

-45 219 €

EBIT (2022) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-45 422 €

Net income (2022) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-30 134 €

EBITDA margin (2022) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-25.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 493%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 15%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

Debt ratio (2022) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

493.248%

Financial autonomy (2022) ?
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

15.171%

Cash flow / Revenue (2022) ?
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

-4.78%

Repayment capacity (2022) ?
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

-310.477

Asset age ratio (2022) ?
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

12.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
GOUAIX

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
493.25 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.1
Med: 13.78
Q3: 79.91
Average

In 2022, the debt ratio of GOUAIX (493.25) 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
15.17% 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 21.11%
Med: 62.06%
Q3: 90.2%
Average

In 2022, the financial autonomy of GOUAIX (15.2%) 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
-310.48 years 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.1 years
Q3: 3.28 years
Excellent -50 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the repayment capacity of GOUAIX (-310.48) 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 443.74. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2022) ?
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

443.736

Interest coverage (2022) ?
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
GOUAIX

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
443.74 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 111.66
Med: 499.96
Q3: 2835.13
Average

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of GOUAIX (443.74) 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 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: -53.22x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.0x
Good

In 2022, the interest coverage of GOUAIX (0.0x) 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: 1347 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 146 days. The gap of 1201 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 2503 days of revenue, i.e. 1.2 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2018-2022, WCR increased by +141%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2022) ?
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

1 242 231 €

Customer credit (2022) ?
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

1347 j

Supplier credit (2022) ?
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

146 j

Inventory turnover (2022) ?
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 (2022) ?
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

2503 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
GOUAIX

Positioning of GOUAIX in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des sociétés holding

Valuation estimate

Based on 70 transactions of similar company sales in 2022, the value of GOUAIX is estimated at 119 310 € (range 48 892€ - 194 447€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.67x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2022
70 tx
48k€ 119k€ 194k€
119 310 € Range: 48 892€ - 194 447€
NAF 5 année 2022

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
178 648 € × 0.67x = 119 311 €
Range: 48 892€ - 194 447€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 70 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 GOUAIX

What is the revenue of GOUAIX ?

The revenue of GOUAIX in 2022 is 179 k€.

Is GOUAIX profitable?

GOUAIX recorded a net loss in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of GOUAIX ?

The headquarters of GOUAIX is located in NANTERRE (92000), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.

Where to find the tax return of GOUAIX ?

The tax return of GOUAIX 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 GOUAIX operate?

GOUAIX operates in the sector Activités des sociétés holding (NAF code 64.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.