NOVARTIS GROUPE FRANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

NOVARTIS GROUPE FRANCE is a French company founded 126 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux. Based in RUEIL-MALMAISON (92500), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 1.9 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 - NOVARTIS GROUPE FRANCE (SIREN 709804538)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 1 916 298 € 1 736 835 € 957 355 € 1 788 598 € 2 229 619 € 1 874 972 € 32 040 € 1 254 973 € 1 522 919 €
Net income 123 789 326 € -28 645 000 € -24 393 591 € -29 497 641 € 64 331 231 € -26 216 005 € 12 539 631 € 94 351 906 € -4 350 703 €
EBITDA -13 231 € 153 629 € -1 008 455 € 9 092 € -212 548 € -1 162 487 € -20 387 891 € 688 420 € 984 454 €
Net margin 6459.8% -1649.3% -2548.0% -1649.2% 2885.3% -1398.2% 39137.4% 7518.2% -285.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, NOVARTIS GROUPE FRANCE achieves revenue of 1.9 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +2.9%). Vs 2023, growth of +10% (1.7 M€ -> 1.9 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 1.9 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -13 k€, representing -0.7% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+10%), EBITDA varies by -109%, reducing margin by 9.5 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 123.8 M€, i.e. 6459.8% 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

1 916 298 €

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

1 916 298 €

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

-13 231 €

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

-188 011 €

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

123 789 326 €

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 148%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 30%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 12.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 6440.9% 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

148.381%

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

30.124%

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

6440.888%

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

12.112

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

81.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
NOVARTIS GROUPE FRANCE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
148.38 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.06
Med: 14.61
Q3: 89.57
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of NOVARTIS GROUPE FRANCE (148.38) 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
30.12% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 11.57%
Med: 51.97%
Q3: 85.24%
Average +6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of NOVARTIS GROUPE FRANCE (30.1%) 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
12.11 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.2 years
Q3: 3.73 years
Average +50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of NOVARTIS GROUPE FRANCE (12.11) 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 1.36. The company can meet its short-term commitments with a reasonable 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

1.358

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

-496519.024

Liquidity indicators evolution
NOVARTIS GROUPE FRANCE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
1.36 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 116.63
Med: 458.65
Q3: 2184.57
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of NOVARTIS GROUPE FRANCE (1.36) 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
-496519.02x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -45.56x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.85x
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In 2024, the interest coverage of NOVARTIS GROUPE FRANCE (-496519.0x) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. Low coverage may indicate fragility to rate or income variations.

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: 21 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 3442 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 3421 days of the operating cycle (retail model). WCR is negative (-153635 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-5626%), 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

-817 805 831 €

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

21 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

3442 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

-153635 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
NOVARTIS GROUPE FRANCE

Positioning of NOVARTIS GROUPE FRANCE in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des sièges sociaux

Valuation estimate

Based on 103 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of NOVARTIS GROUPE FRANCE is estimated at 471 225 742 € (range 161 859 475€ - 1 268 571 063€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.38x (conservative valuation). 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.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
103 transactions
161859k€ 471225k€ 1268571k€
471 225 742 € Range: 161 859 475€ - 1 268 571 063€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
1 916 298 € × 0.38x
Estimation 723 629 €
344 903€ - 1 461 480€
Net Income Multiple 20%
123 789 326 € × 9.5x
Estimation 1 176 978 913 €
404 131 335€ - 3 169 235 438€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 103 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 NOVARTIS GROUPE FRANCE

What is the revenue of NOVARTIS GROUPE FRANCE ?

The revenue of NOVARTIS GROUPE FRANCE in 2024 is 1.9 M€.

Is NOVARTIS GROUPE FRANCE profitable?

Yes, NOVARTIS GROUPE FRANCE generated a net profit of 123.8 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of NOVARTIS GROUPE FRANCE ?

The headquarters of NOVARTIS GROUPE FRANCE is located in RUEIL-MALMAISON (92500), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.

Where to find the tax return of NOVARTIS GROUPE FRANCE ?

The tax return of NOVARTIS GROUPE FRANCE 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 NOVARTIS GROUPE FRANCE operate?

NOVARTIS GROUPE FRANCE operates in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux (NAF code 70.10Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.