HOLDING DES VARENNES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

HOLDING DES VARENNES is a French company founded 34 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des sociétés holding. Based in LA VERNELLE (36600), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 1.1 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 - HOLDING DES VARENNES (SIREN 384755690)
Indicator 2024 2023 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 1 052 185 € 1 125 157 € 922 249 € 805 349 € 748 582 € 730 280 € 604 576 €
Net income 351 636 € 219 436 € 166 741 € 247 698 € 313 225 € 254 268 € 179 468 €
EBITDA -60 006 € 8 152 € -12 061 € 5 793 € -10 461 € -1 597 € -95 474 €
Net margin 33.4% 19.5% 18.1% 30.8% 41.8% 34.8% 29.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, HOLDING DES VARENNES achieves revenue of 1.1 M€. Over the period 2017-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +8.2%. Slight decline of -6% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 1.1 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 -60 k€, representing -5.7% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-6%), EBITDA varies by -836%, reducing margin by 6.4 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 352 k€, i.e. 33.4% 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

1 052 185 €

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

1 052 185 €

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

-60 006 €

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

-105 977 €

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

351 636 €

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

-5.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 1670%. 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 5%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 27.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 41.3% 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

1669.952%

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

5.365%

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

41.345%

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

27.428

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

46.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
HOLDING DES VARENNES

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
1669.95 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.01
Med: 8.77
Q3: 62.6
Average +23 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of HOLDING DES VARENNES (1669.95) 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
5.37% 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 15.71%
Med: 62.26%
Q3: 91.3%
Average -22 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of HOLDING DES VARENNES (5.4%) 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
27.43 years 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.09 years
Q3: 3.07 years
Average +19 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of HOLDING DES VARENNES (27.43) 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 478.53. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

478.531

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

-505.084

Liquidity indicators evolution
HOLDING DES VARENNES

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
478.53 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 138.65
Med: 681.09
Q3: 3914.52
Average +7 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of HOLDING DES VARENNES (478.53) 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
-505.08x 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: -74.77x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.0x
Average -14 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of HOLDING DES VARENNES (-505.1x) 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: 191 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 12 days. The gap of 179 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 4245 days of revenue, i.e. 12.4 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2024, WCR increased by +6448%, 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

12 405 787 €

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

191 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

12 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

4245 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
HOLDING DES VARENNES

Positioning of HOLDING DES VARENNES in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des sociétés holding

Valuation estimate

Based on 54 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of HOLDING DES VARENNES is estimated at 577 048 € (range 362 212€ - 1 492 350€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.59x (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 2024
54 tx
362k€ 577k€ 1492k€
577 048 € Range: 362 212€ - 1 492 350€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
1 052 185 € × 0.59x
Estimation 619 497 €
385 405€ - 736 465€
Net Income Multiple 20%
351 636 € × 1.5x
Estimation 513 375 €
327 422€ - 2 626 180€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 54 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 HOLDING DES VARENNES

What is the revenue of HOLDING DES VARENNES ?

The revenue of HOLDING DES VARENNES in 2024 is 1.1 M€.

Is HOLDING DES VARENNES profitable?

Yes, HOLDING DES VARENNES generated a net profit of 352 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of HOLDING DES VARENNES ?

The headquarters of HOLDING DES VARENNES is located in LA VERNELLE (36600), in the department Indre.

Where to find the tax return of HOLDING DES VARENNES ?

The tax return of HOLDING DES VARENNES 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 HOLDING DES VARENNES operate?

HOLDING DES VARENNES 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.