IMPORT EXPORT SYSTEM : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

IMPORT EXPORT SYSTEM is a French company founded 15 years ago, specialized in the sector Autres intermédiaires du commerce en produits divers. Based in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE (93400), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 12.5 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 - IMPORT EXPORT SYSTEM (SIREN 528883010)
Indicator 2021 2016 2015 2014
Revenue 12 462 025 € 5 298 456 € 2 582 910 € 2 152 425 €
Net income 1 459 381 € 710 058 € 356 644 € 280 512 €
EBITDA 1 992 975 € 1 069 923 € 533 578 € 427 536 €
Net margin 11.7% 13.4% 13.8% 13.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, IMPORT EXPORT SYSTEM achieves revenue of 12.5 M€. Over the period 2014-2021, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +28.5%. Vs 2016, growth of +135% (5.3 M€ -> 12.5 M€). After deducting consumption (4.6 M€), gross margin stands at 7.8 M€, i.e. a rate of 63%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 2.0 M€, representing 16.0% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+135%), EBITDA varies by +86%, reducing margin by 4.2 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 1.5 M€, i.e. 11.7% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2021) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

12 462 025 €

Gross margin (2021) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

7 828 830 €

EBITDA (2021) ?
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

1 992 975 €

EBIT (2021) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

1 990 121 €

Net income (2021) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

1 459 381 €

EBITDA margin (2021) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

16.0%

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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 70%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 11.7% 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 (2021) ?
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 (2021) ?
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

70.141%

Cash flow / Revenue (2021) ?
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

11.711%

Repayment capacity (2021) ?
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

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2021
2015
2016
2021
Q1: 0.0
Med: 11.86
Q3: 74.26
Excellent

In 2021, the debt ratio of IMPORT EXPORT SYSTEM (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
70.14% 2021
2015
2016
2021
Q1: 8.69%
Med: 36.34%
Q3: 64.91%
Excellent

In 2021, the financial autonomy of IMPORT EXPORT SYSTEM (70.1%) 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
0.0 years 2021
2015
2016
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.16 years
Excellent

In 2021, the repayment capacity of IMPORT EXPORT SYSTEM (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 334.91. 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 0.2x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2021) ?
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

334.911

Interest coverage (2021) ?
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

0.229

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
334.91 2021
2015
2016
2021
Q1: 139.21
Med: 242.82
Q3: 466.95
Good

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of IMPORT EXPORT SYSTEM (334.91) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
0.23x 2021
2015
2016
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.71x
Good

In 2021, the interest coverage of IMPORT EXPORT SYSTEM (0.2x) 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: 45 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 23 days. The company must finance 22 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 12 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 49 days of revenue, i.e. 1.7 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2014-2021, WCR increased by +815%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2021) ?
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

1 702 313 €

Customer credit (2021) ?
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

45 j

Supplier credit (2021) ?
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

23 j

Inventory turnover (2021) ?
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

12 j

WCR in days of revenue (2021) ?
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

49 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of IMPORT EXPORT SYSTEM in its sector

Comparison with sector Autres intermédiaires du commerce en produits divers

Valuation estimate

Based on 85 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of IMPORT EXPORT SYSTEM is estimated at 2 589 367 € (range 1 402 227€ - 9 271 735€). With an EBITDA of 1 992 975€, the sector multiple of 1.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.32x (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 2021
85 tx
1402k€ 2589k€ 9271k€
2 589 367 € Range: 1 402 227€ - 9 271 735€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 992 975 € × 1.0x
Estimation 1 961 596 €
1 076 850€ - 8 693 761€
Revenue Multiple 30%
12 462 025 € × 0.32x
Estimation 4 026 022 €
2 242 364€ - 9 566 900€
Net Income Multiple 20%
1 459 381 € × 1.4x
Estimation 2 003 815 €
955 467€ - 10 273 926€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 85 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 IMPORT EXPORT SYSTEM

What is the revenue of IMPORT EXPORT SYSTEM ?

The revenue of IMPORT EXPORT SYSTEM in 2021 is 12.5 M€.

Is IMPORT EXPORT SYSTEM profitable?

Yes, IMPORT EXPORT SYSTEM generated a net profit of 1.5 M€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of IMPORT EXPORT SYSTEM ?

The headquarters of IMPORT EXPORT SYSTEM is located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE (93400), in the department Seine-Saint-Denis.

Where to find the tax return of IMPORT EXPORT SYSTEM ?

The tax return of IMPORT EXPORT SYSTEM 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 IMPORT EXPORT SYSTEM operate?

IMPORT EXPORT SYSTEM operates in the sector Autres intermédiaires du commerce en produits divers (NAF code 46.19B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.