NOVUS FRANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

NOVUS FRANCE is a French company founded 34 years ago, specialized in the sector Autres intermédiaires du commerce en combustibles, métaux, minéraux et produits chimiques. Based in NANTES (44300), this company of category ETI shows in 2025 a revenue of 1.2 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 - NOVUS FRANCE (SIREN 382906378)
Indicator 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 1 190 065 € 1 029 474 € 732 589 € 1 028 903 € 904 485 € 552 991 € 586 311 € 442 748 € 783 848 €
Net income 191 838 € 223 885 € 121 343 € 322 907 € 158 503 € 82 238 € -237 075 € 34 930 € -164 013 €
EBITDA 181 383 € 167 547 € 17 971 € 299 588 € 143 383 € 70 234 € -251 892 € -178 010 € -631 295 €
Net margin 16.1% 21.7% 16.6% 31.4% 17.5% 14.9% -40.4% 7.9% -20.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2025, NOVUS FRANCE achieves revenue of 1.2 M€. Over the period 2017-2025, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +5.4%. Vs 2024, growth of +16% (1.0 M€ -> 1.2 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 1.2 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 181 k€, representing 15.2% of revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 192 k€, i.e. 16.1% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2025) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

1 190 065 €

Gross margin (2025) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

1 190 065 €

EBITDA (2025) ?
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

181 383 €

EBIT (2025) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

176 781 €

Net income (2025) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

191 838 €

EBITDA margin (2025) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

15.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 92%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 16.5% 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 (2025) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.0%

Financial autonomy (2025) ?
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

92.251%

Cash flow / Revenue (2025) ?
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

16.511%

Repayment capacity (2025) ?
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

0.0

Asset age ratio (2025) ?
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

69.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
NOVUS FRANCE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 0.0
Med: 0.86
Q3: 17.46
Excellent

In 2025, the debt ratio of NOVUS FRANCE (0.00) 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
92.25% 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 11.88%
Med: 42.72%
Q3: 67.6%
Excellent

In 2025, the financial autonomy of NOVUS FRANCE (92.2%) 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
0.0 years 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.16 years
Excellent

In 2025, the repayment capacity of NOVUS FRANCE (0.00) 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 1284.84. 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 0.0x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2025) ?
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

1284.837

Interest coverage (2025) ?
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

0.045

Liquidity indicators evolution
NOVUS FRANCE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
1284.84 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 100.82
Med: 183.18
Q3: 301.39
Excellent

In 2025, the liquidity ratio of NOVUS FRANCE (1284.84) 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
0.04x 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.08x
Good -14 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the interest coverage of NOVUS FRANCE (0.0x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 864 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 52 days. The gap of 812 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 968 days of revenue, i.e. 3.2 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2025, WCR increased by +23%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2025) ?
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

3 200 335 €

Customer credit (2025) ?
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

864 j

Supplier credit (2025) ?
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

52 j

Inventory turnover (2025) ?
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 (2025) ?
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

968 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
NOVUS FRANCE

Positioning of NOVUS FRANCE in its sector

Comparison with sector Autres intermédiaires du commerce en combustibles, métaux, minéraux et produits chimiques

Valuation estimate

Based on 229 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of NOVUS FRANCE is estimated at 327 864 € (range 129 194€ - 1 035 242€). With an EBITDA of 181 383€, the sector multiple of 1.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.32x (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 2025
229 transactions
129k€ 327k€ 1035k€
327 864 € Range: 129 194€ - 1 035 242€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
181 383 € × 1.6x
Estimation 294 650 €
96 161€ - 978 206€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 190 065 € × 0.32x
Estimation 385 922 €
180 955€ - 944 191€
Net Income Multiple 20%
191 838 € × 1.7x
Estimation 323 812 €
134 137€ - 1 314 412€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 229 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 NOVUS FRANCE

What is the revenue of NOVUS FRANCE ?

The revenue of NOVUS FRANCE in 2025 is 1.2 M€.

Is NOVUS FRANCE profitable?

Yes, NOVUS FRANCE generated a net profit of 192 k€ in 2025.

Where is the headquarters of NOVUS FRANCE ?

The headquarters of NOVUS FRANCE is located in NANTES (44300), in the department Loire-Atlantique.

Where to find the tax return of NOVUS FRANCE ?

The tax return of NOVUS 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 NOVUS FRANCE operate?

NOVUS FRANCE operates in the sector Autres intermédiaires du commerce en combustibles, métaux, minéraux et produits chimiques (NAF code 46.12B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.