KNAUF INSULATION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

KNAUF INSULATION is a French company founded 39 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de bois et de matériaux de construction . Based in LEVALLOIS-PERRET (92300), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 234.4 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 - KNAUF INSULATION (SIREN 341033728)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 234 362 675 € 246 954 315 € 209 813 131 € 210 218 322 € 197 974 301 € 180 648 693 € 145 586 701 € 142 379 508 € 136 680 469 €
Net income 23 358 853 € 29 069 586 € 27 339 024 € 16 471 759 € 16 607 841 € 14 037 800 € 10 848 673 € 7 674 708 € 636 050 €
EBITDA 31 253 974 € 35 455 182 € 32 123 109 € 23 787 015 € 25 843 880 € 21 884 788 € 17 079 553 € 11 923 066 € 3 541 527 €
Net margin 10.0% 11.8% 13.0% 7.8% 8.4% 7.8% 7.5% 5.4% 0.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, KNAUF INSULATION achieves revenue of 234.4 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +7.0%. Slight decline of -5% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (176.3 M€), gross margin stands at 58.0 M€, i.e. a rate of 25%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 31.3 M€, representing 13.3% of revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 23.4 M€, i.e. 10.0% 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

234 362 675 €

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

58 020 200 €

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

31 253 974 €

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

31 000 505 €

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

23 358 853 €

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

13.3%

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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 66%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 10.0% 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

0.003%

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

66.218%

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

10.028%

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

0.0

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

62.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 2.07
Med: 17.76
Q3: 57.15
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of KNAUF INSULATION (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
66.22% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 25.78%
Med: 46.47%
Q3: 64.06%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of KNAUF INSULATION (66.2%) 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 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.36 years
Q3: 2.34 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of KNAUF INSULATION (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 102.99. 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 1.1x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

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

102.986

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

1.137

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
102.99 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 160.84
Med: 235.03
Q3: 352.94
Watch -6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of KNAUF INSULATION (102.99) 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
1.14x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.33x
Q3: 8.51x
Average -7 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of KNAUF INSULATION (1.1x) 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: 53 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 27 days. The company must finance 26 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 27 days of revenue, i.e. 17.7 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +125%, 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

17 741 254 €

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

53 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

27 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

27 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of KNAUF INSULATION in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de bois et de matériaux de construction

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (39 transactions). This range of 16 680 736€ to 80 674 074€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
16680k€ 28948k€ 80674k€
28 948 262 € Range: 16 680 736€ - 80 674 074€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 39 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 KNAUF INSULATION

What is the revenue of KNAUF INSULATION ?

The revenue of KNAUF INSULATION in 2024 is 234.4 M€.

Is KNAUF INSULATION profitable?

Yes, KNAUF INSULATION generated a net profit of 23.4 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of KNAUF INSULATION ?

The headquarters of KNAUF INSULATION is located in LEVALLOIS-PERRET (92300), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.

Where to find the tax return of KNAUF INSULATION ?

The tax return of KNAUF INSULATION 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 KNAUF INSULATION operate?

KNAUF INSULATION operates in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de bois et de matériaux de construction (NAF code 46.73A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.