L'OUVRE-BOITES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

L'OUVRE-BOITES is a French company founded 22 years ago, specialized in the sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion. Based in NANTES (44000), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 8.3 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-18

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - L'OUVRE-BOITES (SIREN 449989573)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 8 315 536 € 7 960 710 € 7 042 586 € 5 995 424 € 4 103 201 € 4 724 644 € 4 502 146 € 4 259 987 € 3 987 261 €
Net income 64 954 € 30 280 € 107 233 € 156 996 € 14 895 € 123 513 € 184 504 € 140 647 € 102 942 €
EBITDA 69 489 € 11 194 € 89 618 € 110 180 € -246 438 € 163 549 € 255 086 € 156 114 € 77 176 €
Net margin 0.8% 0.4% 1.5% 2.6% 0.4% 2.6% 4.1% 3.3% 2.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, L'OUVRE-BOITES achieves revenue of 8.3 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +9.6%. Vs 2023: +4%. After deducting consumption (321 k€), gross margin stands at 8.0 M€, i.e. a rate of 96%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 69 k€, representing 0.8% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 65 k€, i.e. 0.8% 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

8 315 536 €

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

7 994 118 €

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

69 489 €

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

41 069 €

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

64 954 €

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

0.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 36%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 28%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 4.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 1.0% 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

35.717%

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

27.557%

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

1.011%

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

4.458

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

50.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
35.72 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 4.0
Q3: 41.75
Average +6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of L'OUVRE-BOITES (35.72) 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
27.56% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.27%
Med: 38.89%
Q3: 76.46%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of L'OUVRE-BOITES (27.6%) 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
4.46 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.1 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of L'OUVRE-BOITES (4.46) 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 145.64. 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 27.7x. 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

145.639

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

27.744

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
145.64 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 138.89
Med: 313.79
Q3: 966.61
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of L'OUVRE-BOITES (145.64) 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
27.74x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.27x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of L'OUVRE-BOITES (27.7x) 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: 50 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 83 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 33 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 1 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 26 days of revenue, i.e. 600 k€ 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

599 966 €

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

50 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

83 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

1 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

26 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of L'OUVRE-BOITES in its sector

Comparison with sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion

Valuation estimate

Based on 69 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of L'OUVRE-BOITES is estimated at 1 881 654 € (range 1 019 988€ - 2 279 663€). With an EBITDA of 69 489€, the sector multiple of 4.3x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.66x (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
69 tx
1019k€ 1881k€ 2279k€
1 881 654 € Range: 1 019 988€ - 2 279 663€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
69 489 € × 4.3x
Estimation 295 908 €
58 830€ - 473 756€
Revenue Multiple 30%
8 315 536 € × 0.66x
Estimation 5 479 108 €
3 188 679€ - 6 058 568€
Net Income Multiple 20%
64 954 € × 6.9x
Estimation 449 839 €
169 850€ - 1 126 075€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 69 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 L'OUVRE-BOITES

What is the revenue of L'OUVRE-BOITES ?

The revenue of L'OUVRE-BOITES in 2024 is 8.3 M€.

Is L'OUVRE-BOITES profitable?

Yes, L'OUVRE-BOITES generated a net profit of 65 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of L'OUVRE-BOITES ?

The headquarters of L'OUVRE-BOITES is located in NANTES (44000), in the department Loire-Atlantique.

Where to find the tax return of L'OUVRE-BOITES ?

The tax return of L'OUVRE-BOITES 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 L'OUVRE-BOITES operate?

L'OUVRE-BOITES operates in the sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion (NAF code 70.22Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.