INTERFORUM : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

INTERFORUM is a French company founded 65 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'autres biens domestiques . Based in PARIS (75013), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 731.8 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 - INTERFORUM (SIREN 612039073)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013
Revenue 731 789 641 € 743 371 494 € 743 794 432 € 826 205 202 € 696 703 706 € 697 345 400 € 659 573 338 € 711 609 794 € 706 627 120 € 652 415 527 € 691 985 481 € 686 155 825 €
Net income -5 690 306 € 3 451 082 € 15 539 412 € 2 414 815 € 4 424 514 € 6 761 462 € 11 558 376 € 13 879 154 € 13 942 895 € 14 877 524 € 13 643 339 € 10 512 578 €
EBITDA 6 744 038 € 7 759 580 € 11 099 162 € 30 045 804 € 17 530 518 € 16 723 369 € 17 685 434 € 21 791 251 € 28 534 828 € 29 848 727 € 23 367 160 € 22 470 069 €
Net margin -0.8% 0.5% 2.1% 0.3% 0.6% 1.0% 1.8% 2.0% 2.0% 2.3% 2.0% 1.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, INTERFORUM achieves revenue of 731.8 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 12 years (CAGR: +0.6%). Slight decline of -2% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (587.0 M€), gross margin stands at 144.8 M€, i.e. a rate of 20%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 6.7 M€, representing 0.9% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Net income is negative at -5.7 M€ (-0.8% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

731 789 641 €

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

144 812 494 €

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

6 744 038 €

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

-226 578 €

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

-5 690 306 €

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

0.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 211%. 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 1%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 0.7% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

210.632%

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

0.73%

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

0.724%

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

1.035

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

32.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
210.63 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.08
Med: 13.95
Q3: 53.28
Watch +33 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of INTERFORUM (210.63) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
0.73% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 15.13%
Med: 40.89%
Q3: 62.7%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of INTERFORUM (0.7%) 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
1.03 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.68 years
Average +7 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of INTERFORUM (1.03) 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 83.88. 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 48.7x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

83.882

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

48.687

Liquidity indicators evolution
INTERFORUM

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
83.88 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 148.38
Med: 236.0
Q3: 414.69
Watch -6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of INTERFORUM (83.88) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
48.69x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.11x
Q3: 6.38x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of INTERFORUM (48.7x) 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: 62 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 154 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 92 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 2 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 115 days of revenue, i.e. 234.1 M€ to permanently finance.

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

234 121 460 €

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

62 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

154 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

2 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

115 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
INTERFORUM

Positioning of INTERFORUM in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'autres biens domestiques

Valuation estimate

Based on 145 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of INTERFORUM is estimated at 63 489 568 € (range 33 547 012€ - 164 729 766€). With an EBITDA of 6 744 038€, the sector multiple of 2.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.19x (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 value 2024
145 transactions
33547k€ 63489k€ 164729k€
63 489 568 € Range: 33 547 012€ - 164 729 766€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
6 744 038 € × 2.6x
Estimation 17 577 060 €
6 394 426€ - 49 408 276€
Revenue Multiple 30%
731 789 641 € × 0.19x
Estimation 140 010 416 €
78 801 323€ - 356 932 252€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 145 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 (Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'autres biens domestiques )

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Frequently asked questions about INTERFORUM

What is the revenue of INTERFORUM ?

The revenue of INTERFORUM in 2024 is 731.8 M€.

Is INTERFORUM profitable?

INTERFORUM recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of INTERFORUM ?

The headquarters of INTERFORUM is located in PARIS (75013), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of INTERFORUM ?

The tax return of INTERFORUM 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 INTERFORUM operate?

INTERFORUM operates in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'autres biens domestiques (NAF code 46.49Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.