NORD EST PALETTES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

NORD EST PALETTES is a French company founded 28 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de bois et de matériaux de construction . Based in DONCHERY (08350), this company of category PME shows in 2019 a revenue of 404 k€. 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 - NORD EST PALETTES (SIREN 417651817)
Indicator 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 403 626 € 469 629 € 394 893 €
Net income -14 889 € -3 147 € -8 301 €
EBITDA -1 657 € 42 546 € -211 €
Net margin -3.7% -0.7% -2.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2019, NORD EST PALETTES achieves revenue of 404 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 3 years (CAGR: +1.1%). Significant drop of -14% vs 2018. After deducting consumption (199 k€), gross margin stands at 204 k€, i.e. a rate of 51%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -2 k€, representing -0.4% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-14%), EBITDA varies by -104%, reducing margin by 9.5 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -15 k€ (-3.7% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2019) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

403 626 €

Gross margin (2019) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

204 140 €

EBITDA (2019) ?
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

-1 657 €

EBIT (2019) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-16 036 €

Net income (2019) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-14 889 €

EBITDA margin (2019) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-0.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 25%. 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 61%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

Debt ratio (2019) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

25.119%

Financial autonomy (2019) ?
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

60.958%

Cash flow / Revenue (2019) ?
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

-1.909%

Repayment capacity (2019) ?
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

-5.215

Asset age ratio (2019) ?
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

32.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
25.12 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.74
Med: 16.08
Q3: 56.66
Average +31 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the debt ratio of NORD EST PALETTES (25.12) 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
60.96% 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 20.03%
Med: 40.89%
Q3: 59.88%
Excellent

In 2019, the financial autonomy of NORD EST PALETTES (61.0%) 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
-5.21 years 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.34 years
Q3: 2.21 years
Excellent

In 2019, the repayment capacity of NORD EST PALETTES (-5.21) 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 323.55. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2019) ?
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

323.548

Interest coverage (2019) ?
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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
323.55 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 140.41
Med: 198.8
Q3: 301.15
Excellent

In 2019, the liquidity ratio of NORD EST PALETTES (323.55) 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
0.0x 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.94x
Q3: 5.38x
Average

In 2019, the interest coverage of NORD EST PALETTES (0.0x) 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: 80 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 38 days. The gap of 42 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Inventory turnover is 12 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 101 days of revenue, i.e. 113 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-41%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2019) ?
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

112 680 €

Customer credit (2019) ?
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

80 j

Supplier credit (2019) ?
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

38 j

Inventory turnover (2019) ?
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

12 j

WCR in days of revenue (2019) ?
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

101 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of NORD EST PALETTES 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 (32 transactions). This range of 46 488€ to 117 042€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2019
Indicative
46k€ 82k€ 117k€
82 636 € Range: 46 488€ - 117 042€
NAF 5 année 2019

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 32 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) de bois et de matériaux de construction )

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Frequently asked questions about NORD EST PALETTES

What is the revenue of NORD EST PALETTES ?

The revenue of NORD EST PALETTES in 2019 is 404 k€.

Is NORD EST PALETTES profitable?

NORD EST PALETTES recorded a net loss in 2019.

Where is the headquarters of NORD EST PALETTES ?

The headquarters of NORD EST PALETTES is located in DONCHERY (08350), in the department Ardennes.

Where to find the tax return of NORD EST PALETTES ?

The tax return of NORD EST PALETTES 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 NORD EST PALETTES operate?

NORD EST PALETTES 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.