NOWO : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
NOWO is a French company
founded 9 years ago,
specialized in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux.
Based in SAINT-MARCELLIN-EN-FOREZ (42680),
this company of category PME
shows in 2023 a revenue of 176 k€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
In 2023, NOWO achieves revenue of 176 k€. Over the period 2020-2023, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +36.3%. Vs 2022: +5%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 176 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 73 k€, representing 41.5% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +4.5 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 514 k€, i.e. 291.5% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2023)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
176 372 €
Gross margin (2023)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
176 372 €
EBITDA (2023)
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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
73 115 €
EBIT (2023)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
39 846 €
Net income (2023)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
514 102 €
EBITDA margin (2023)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
41.5%
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 8%. 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 93%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.8 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 310.4% 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 (2023)
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Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low 50-100% : Moderate > 100% : High
7.506%
Financial autonomy (2023)
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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
92.633%
Cash flow / Revenue (2023)
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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
310.355%
Repayment capacity (2023)
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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
0.81
Asset age ratio (2023)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2020
2021
2022
2023
Debt ratio
4.478
2.969
10.24
7.506
Financial autonomy
93.432
96.525
90.187
92.633
Repayment capacity
-3.34
4.405
10.533
0.81
Cash flow / Revenue
-103.87%
26.135%
31.577%
310.355%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
7.512023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.15
Med: 18.7
Q3: 101.8
Good+8 pts over 3 years
In 2023, the debt ratio of NOWO (7.51) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.
Financial autonomy
92.63%2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 13.7%
Med: 51.31%
Q3: 84.16%
Excellent
In 2023, the financial autonomy of NOWO (92.6%) 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
0.81 years2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.21 years
Q3: 3.84 years
Average-20 pts over 3 years
In 2023, the repayment capacity of NOWO (0.81) 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 5628.74. 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 7.1x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.
Liquidity ratio (2023)
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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
5628.736
Interest coverage (2023)
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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
7.127
Liquidity indicators evolution NOWO
Visualisation créée via abddaf.fr Sources : INPI & BCE - Retraitements : Ministère de l'économie
Indicator
2020
2021
2022
2023
Liquidity ratio
994.394
3563.164
3106.233
5628.736
Interest coverage
123.735
7.165
10.405
7.127
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
5628.742023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 110.28
Med: 414.47
Q3: 1925.09
Excellent
In 2023, the liquidity ratio of NOWO (5628.74) 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
7.13x2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: -38.49x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.71x
Excellent
In 2023, the interest coverage of NOWO (7.1x) 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: 115 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 117 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 2 days. Overall, WCR represents 54 days of revenue, i.e. 26 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2020-2023, WCR increased by +121%, requiring additional financing.
Operating WCR (2023)
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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
26 470 €
Customer credit (2023)
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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
115 j
Supplier credit (2023)
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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
117 j
Inventory turnover (2023)
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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 (2023)
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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
54 j
WCR and payment terms evolution NOWO
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2020
2021
2022
2023
Operating WCR
-126 219 €
-33 750 €
-21 664 €
26 470 €
Inventory turnover (days)
0
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0
0
Customer payment term (days)
30
15
43
115
Supplier payment term (days)
52
206
165
117
Positioning of NOWO in its sector
Comparison with sector Activités des sièges sociaux
Valuation estimate
Based on 89 transactions of similar company sales
in 2023,
the value of NOWO is estimated at
867 170 €
(range 416 623€ - 1 884 374€).
With an EBITDA of 73 115€, the sector multiple of 4.0x is applied.
The price/revenue ratio is 0.52x
(in line with sector norms).
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. Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.
Estimated enterprise value2023
89 tx
416k€867k€1884k€
867 170 €Range: 416 623€ - 1 884 374€
NAF 5 année 2023
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
73 115 €×4.0x
Estimation294 015 €
150 821€ - 477 446€
Revenue Multiple30%
176 372 €×0.52x
Estimation92 345 €
37 775€ - 163 657€
Net Income Multiple20%
514 102 €×6.7x
Estimation3 462 299 €
1 649 400€ - 7 982 773€
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 89 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 (Activités des sièges sociaux)
Compare NOWO with other companies in the same sector:
Yes, NOWO generated a net profit of 514 k€ in 2023.
Where is the headquarters of NOWO ?
The headquarters of NOWO is located in SAINT-MARCELLIN-EN-FOREZ (42680), in the department Loire.
Where to find the tax return of NOWO ?
The tax return of NOWO 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 NOWO operate?
NOWO 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.
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