NICKEL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

NICKEL is a French company founded 16 years ago, specialized in the sector Nettoyage courant des bâtiments. Based in CROISSY-BEAUBOURG (77183), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 12.5 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

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

Financial history - NICKEL (SIREN 521862862)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 12 480 642 € 12 867 129 € 14 674 773 € 16 502 176 € 13 721 702 € 12 392 630 € 9 832 853 € 7 388 775 € 6 849 016 € 5 768 138 €
Net income -224 333 € -2 533 015 € 358 561 € 834 200 € 683 744 € 247 307 € 502 277 € 197 598 € 261 025 € 194 344 €
EBITDA 323 932 € 58 642 € 459 197 € 1 636 496 € 1 771 373 € 715 001 € 824 228 € 334 995 € 490 220 € 752 801 €
Net margin -1.8% -19.7% 2.4% 5.1% 5.0% 2.0% 5.1% 2.7% 3.8% 3.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, NICKEL achieves revenue of 12.5 M€. Over the period 2015-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +9.0%. Slight decline of -3% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (772 k€), gross margin stands at 11.7 M€, i.e. a rate of 94%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 324 k€, representing 2.6% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.1 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Net income is negative at -224 k€ (-1.8% 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

12 480 642 €

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

11 708 831 €

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

323 932 €

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

210 834 €

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

-224 333 €

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

2.6%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -30%. 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 -49%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 2.9 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 1.6% 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

-30.087%

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

-48.605%

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

1.614%

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

2.937

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

21.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-30.09 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 9.64
Q3: 46.81
Excellent -31 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of NICKEL (-30.09) 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
-48.6% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 7.62%
Med: 29.57%
Q3: 51.09%
Average -10 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of NICKEL (-48.6%) 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
2.94 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.78 years
Watch +15 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of NICKEL (2.94) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 64.11. 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 99.1x. 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

64.106

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

99.128

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
64.11 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 112.03
Med: 158.61
Q3: 240.18
Watch

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of NICKEL (64.11) 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
99.13x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.79x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of NICKEL (99.1x) 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: 18 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 111 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 93 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. WCR is negative (-30 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-175%), freeing up cash.

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

-1 024 661 €

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

18 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

111 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

-30 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of NICKEL in its sector

Comparison with sector Nettoyage courant des bâtiments

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (29 transactions). This range of 1 211 207€ to 3 219 273€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
1211k€ 2094k€ 3219k€
2 094 329 € Range: 1 211 207€ - 3 219 273€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 29 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 NICKEL

What is the revenue of NICKEL ?

The revenue of NICKEL in 2024 is 12.5 M€.

Is NICKEL profitable?

NICKEL recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of NICKEL ?

The headquarters of NICKEL is located in CROISSY-BEAUBOURG (77183), in the department Seine-et-Marne.

Where to find the tax return of NICKEL ?

The tax return of NICKEL 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 NICKEL operate?

NICKEL operates in the sector Nettoyage courant des bâtiments (NAF code 81.21Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.