Employees: 01 (2023.0)Legal category: Société à responsabilité limitée (sans autre indication)Size: PMECreation date: 2016-10-07 (9 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Activités des sièges sociauxLocation: ECULLY (69130), Rhone
GSL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
GSL is a French company
founded 9 years ago,
specialized in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux.
Based in ECULLY (69130),
this company of category PME
shows in 2024 a revenue of 694 k€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
In 2024, GSL achieves revenue of 694 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 4 years (CAGR: +3.1%). Vs 2021, growth of +22% (571 k€ -> 694 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 694 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 311 k€, representing 44.7% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +14.6 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 842 k€, i.e. 121.4% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2024)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
693 984 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
693 984 €
EBITDA (2024)
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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
310 511 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
310 743 €
Net income (2024)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
842 194 €
EBITDA margin (2024)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
44.7%
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 11%. 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 88%. 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 0.8 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 104.2% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. This high level provides strong self-financing capacity.
Debt ratio (2024)
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Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low 50-100% : Moderate > 100% : High
11.453%
Financial autonomy (2024)
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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
88.419%
Cash flow / Revenue (2024)
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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
104.174%
Repayment capacity (2024)
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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
0.834
Asset age ratio (2024)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2019
2020
2021
2024
Debt ratio
35.865
30.427
99.546
11.453
Financial autonomy
72.891
76.005
48.602
88.419
Repayment capacity
4.438
36.543
2.523
0.834
Cash flow / Revenue
60.233%
8.302%
145.877%
104.174%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
11.452024
2020
2021
2024
Q1: 0.06
Med: 14.6
Q3: 89.53
Good-6 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the debt ratio of GSL (11.45) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.
Financial autonomy
88.42%2024
2020
2021
2024
Q1: 11.56%
Med: 51.97%
Q3: 85.23%
Excellent+5 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the financial autonomy of GSL (88.4%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.
Repayment capacity
0.83 years2024
2020
2021
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.2 years
Q3: 3.73 years
Average-20 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the repayment capacity of GSL (0.83) 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 291.74. 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 31.3x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.
Liquidity ratio (2024)
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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
291.742
Interest coverage (2024)
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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
31.31
Liquidity indicators evolution GSL
Visualisation créée via abddaf.fr Sources : INPI & BCE - Retraitements : Ministère de l'économie
Indicator
2019
2020
2021
2024
Liquidity ratio
432.437
104.306
305.844
291.742
Interest coverage
19.188
41.287
1173.708
31.31
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
291.742024
2020
2021
2024
Q1: 116.68
Med: 458.4
Q3: 2174.13
Average+13 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of GSL (291.74) 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
31.31x2024
2020
2021
2024
Q1: -45.52x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.86x
Excellent
In 2024, the interest coverage of GSL (31.3x) 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: 29 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 69 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 40 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 5 days of revenue, i.e. 10 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-84%), freeing up cash.
Operating WCR (2024)
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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
9 841 €
Customer credit (2024)
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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
29 j
Supplier credit (2024)
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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
69 j
Inventory turnover (2024)
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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)
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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
5 j
WCR and payment terms evolution GSL
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2019
2020
2021
2024
Operating WCR
63 269 €
29 739 €
24 113 €
9 841 €
Inventory turnover (days)
0
0
0
0
Customer payment term (days)
30
22
47
29
Supplier payment term (days)
30
33
239
69
Positioning of GSL in its sector
Comparison with sector Activités des sièges sociaux
Valuation estimate
Based on 103 transactions of similar company sales
in 2024,
the value of GSL is estimated at
2 461 259 €
(range 721 836€ - 5 763 371€).
With an EBITDA of 310 511€, the sector multiple of 5.0x is applied.
The price/revenue ratio is 0.38x
(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 value2024
103 transactions
721k€2461k€5763k€
2 461 259 €Range: 721 836€ - 5 763 371€
NAF 5 année 2024
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
310 511 €×5.0x
Estimation1 562 278 €
268 935€ - 2 584 490€
Revenue Multiple30%
693 984 €×0.38x
Estimation262 061 €
124 906€ - 529 272€
Net Income Multiple20%
842 194 €×9.5x
Estimation8 007 513 €
2 749 486€ - 21 561 722€
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 103 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...).
Similar companies (Activités des sièges sociaux)
Compare GSL with other companies in the same sector:
Yes, GSL generated a net profit of 842 k€ in 2024.
Where is the headquarters of GSL ?
The headquarters of GSL is located in ECULLY (69130), in the department Rhone.
Where to find the tax return of GSL ?
The tax return of GSL 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 GSL operate?
GSL operates in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux (NAF code 70.10Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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