GUILLIN EMBALLAGES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

GUILLIN EMBALLAGES is a French company founded 44 years ago, specialized in the sector Fabrication d'emballages en matières plastiques. Based in ORNANS (25290), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 144.3 M€. 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 - GUILLIN EMBALLAGES (SIREN 322409913)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 144 279 176 € 148 040 214 € 149 612 330 € 137 661 176 € 116 168 120 € 124 680 820 € 122 104 174 € 115 602 595 € 106 376 210 €
Net income 18 100 688 € 23 150 694 € 15 183 330 € 20 549 159 € 20 786 917 € 17 608 265 € 13 394 250 € 13 598 890 € 15 359 685 €
EBITDA 30 455 544 € 37 790 989 € 25 302 173 € 35 034 778 € 34 439 883 € 31 244 851 € 26 748 384 € 26 912 349 € 28 787 885 €
Net margin 12.5% 15.6% 10.1% 14.9% 17.9% 14.1% 11.0% 11.8% 14.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, GUILLIN EMBALLAGES achieves revenue of 144.3 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +3.9%). Slight decline of -3% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (68.3 M€), gross margin stands at 76.0 M€, i.e. a rate of 53%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 30.5 M€, representing 21.1% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-3%), EBITDA varies by -19%, reducing margin by 4.4 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 18.1 M€, i.e. 12.5% 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

144 279 176 €

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

75 950 435 €

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

30 455 544 €

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

24 138 650 €

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

18 100 688 €

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

21.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 3%. 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 69%. 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 0.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 15.0% 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) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

3.479%

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

68.944%

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

15.04%

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

0.09

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

24.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
3.48 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.81
Med: 21.34
Q3: 62.69
Good -5 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of GUILLIN EMBALLAGES (3.48) 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
68.94% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 34.69%
Med: 51.42%
Q3: 66.21%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of GUILLIN EMBALLAGES (68.9%) 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
0.09 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.67 years
Q3: 2.23 years
Good -7 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of GUILLIN EMBALLAGES (0.09) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 208.01. 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 0.6x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

208.011

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

0.587

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
208.01 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 149.84
Med: 223.59
Q3: 339.99
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of GUILLIN EMBALLAGES (208.01) 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
0.59x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.29x
Med: 3.95x
Q3: 10.02x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of GUILLIN EMBALLAGES (0.6x) 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: 51 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 50 days. The company must finance 1 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 29 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 69 days of revenue, i.e. 27.5 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +23%, 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

27 521 253 €

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

51 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

50 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

29 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

69 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of GUILLIN EMBALLAGES in its sector

Comparison with sector Fabrication d'emballages en matières plastiques

Valuation estimate

Based on 76 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of GUILLIN EMBALLAGES is estimated at 34 310 877 € (range 13 829 267€ - 79 127 998€). With an EBITDA of 30 455 544€, the sector multiple of 1.3x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.20x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
76 tx
13829k€ 34310k€ 79127k€
34 310 877 € Range: 13 829 267€ - 79 127 998€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
30 455 544 € × 1.3x
Estimation 38 461 497 €
15 341 699€ - 85 393 100€
Revenue Multiple 30%
144 279 176 € × 0.20x
Estimation 29 353 172 €
14 032 259€ - 39 502 150€
Net Income Multiple 20%
18 100 688 € × 1.7x
Estimation 31 370 887 €
9 743 702€ - 122 904 016€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 76 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 GUILLIN EMBALLAGES

What is the revenue of GUILLIN EMBALLAGES ?

The revenue of GUILLIN EMBALLAGES in 2024 is 144.3 M€.

Is GUILLIN EMBALLAGES profitable?

Yes, GUILLIN EMBALLAGES generated a net profit of 18.1 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of GUILLIN EMBALLAGES ?

The headquarters of GUILLIN EMBALLAGES is located in ORNANS (25290), in the department Doubs.

Where to find the tax return of GUILLIN EMBALLAGES ?

The tax return of GUILLIN EMBALLAGES 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 GUILLIN EMBALLAGES operate?

GUILLIN EMBALLAGES operates in the sector Fabrication d'emballages en matières plastiques (NAF code 22.22Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.