NOBILIS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

NOBILIS is a French company founded 51 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de textiles. Based in PARIS (75006), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 15.5 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 - NOBILIS (SIREN 304454168)
Indicator 2017 2016
Revenue 15 508 289 € 15 424 711 €
Net income -226 719 € -26 897 €
EBITDA 297 257 € 217 134 €
Net margin -1.5% -0.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, NOBILIS achieves revenue of 15.5 M€. Vs 2016: +1%. After deducting consumption (7.4 M€), gross margin stands at 8.1 M€, i.e. a rate of 52%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 297 k€, representing 1.9% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Net income is negative at -227 k€ (-1.5% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2017) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

15 508 289 €

Gross margin (2017) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

8 083 538 €

EBITDA (2017) ?
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

297 257 €

EBIT (2017) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

104 625 €

Net income (2017) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-226 719 €

EBITDA margin (2017) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

1.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 7%. 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 80%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

Debt ratio (2017) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

6.615%

Financial autonomy (2017) ?
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

80.219%

Cash flow / Revenue (2017) ?
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

-1.877%

Repayment capacity (2017) ?
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

-4.678

Asset age ratio (2017) ?
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

27.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
6.62 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0
Med: 5.74
Q3: 46.39
Average +18 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the debt ratio of NOBILIS (6.62) 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
80.22% 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 11.02%
Med: 35.95%
Q3: 64.38%
Excellent

In 2017, the financial autonomy of NOBILIS (80.2%) 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
-4.68 years 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.01 years
Excellent -36 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the repayment capacity of NOBILIS (-4.68) 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 562.84. 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 537.5x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2017) ?
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

562.842

Interest coverage (2017) ?
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

537.503

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
562.84 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 122.45
Med: 195.46
Q3: 349.42
Excellent

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of NOBILIS (562.84) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
537.5x 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.02x
Q3: 8.31x
Excellent

In 2017, the interest coverage of NOBILIS (537.5x) 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: 46 days. The company must finance 4 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 127 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 158 days of revenue, i.e. 6.8 M€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2017) ?
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

6 820 390 €

Customer credit (2017) ?
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 (2017) ?
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

46 j

Inventory turnover (2017) ?
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

127 j

WCR in days of revenue (2017) ?
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

158 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of NOBILIS in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de textiles

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (28 transactions). This range of 1 249 682€ to 4 155 362€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2017
Indicative
1249k€ 2629k€ 4155k€
2 629 366 € Range: 1 249 682€ - 4 155 362€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 28 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 NOBILIS

What is the revenue of NOBILIS ?

The revenue of NOBILIS in 2017 is 15.5 M€.

Is NOBILIS profitable?

NOBILIS recorded a net loss in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of NOBILIS ?

The headquarters of NOBILIS is located in PARIS (75006), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of NOBILIS ?

The tax return of NOBILIS 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 NOBILIS operate?

NOBILIS operates in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de textiles (NAF code 46.41Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.