OPALE ASSAINISSEMENT : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

OPALE ASSAINISSEMENT is a French company founded 5 years ago, specialized in the sector Collecte et traitement des eaux usées. Based in DUNKERQUE (59140), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 25.6 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 - OPALE ASSAINISSEMENT (SIREN 898752951)
Indicator 2024 2023 2021
Revenue 25 574 793 € 20 326 018 € N/C
Net income 890 523 € 197 286 € -75 €
EBITDA 3 452 315 € 2 614 556 € -75 €
Net margin 3.5% 1.0% N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, OPALE ASSAINISSEMENT achieves revenue of 25.6 M€. Over the period 2023-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +25.8%. Vs 2023, growth of +26% (20.3 M€ -> 25.6 M€). After deducting consumption (22 k€), gross margin stands at 25.6 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 3.5 M€, representing 13.5% of revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 891 k€, i.e. 3.5% 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

25 574 793 €

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

25 552 655 €

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

3 452 315 €

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

1 036 460 €

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

890 523 €

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

13.5%

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Liabilities

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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 50%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 12.7% 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

0.0%

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

50.055%

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

12.704%

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

0.0

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

87.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
OPALE ASSAINISSEMENT

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 1.07
Med: 21.28
Q3: 69.04
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of OPALE ASSAINISSEMENT (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
50.05% 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 15.57%
Med: 39.67%
Q3: 57.18%
Good -27 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of OPALE ASSAINISSEMENT (50.0%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
0.0 years 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.3 years
Q3: 1.71 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of OPALE ASSAINISSEMENT (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 124.92. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

124.924

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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
OPALE ASSAINISSEMENT

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
124.92 2024
2023
2024
Q1: 120.31
Med: 188.45
Q3: 284.02
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of OPALE ASSAINISSEMENT (124.92) 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
0.0x 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.0x
Q3: 7.24x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of OPALE ASSAINISSEMENT (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: 59 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 88 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 29 days. Inventory turnover is 2 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 122 days of revenue, i.e. 8.7 M€ to permanently finance.

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

8 681 619 €

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

59 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

88 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

2 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

122 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
OPALE ASSAINISSEMENT

Positioning of OPALE ASSAINISSEMENT in its sector

Comparison with sector Collecte et traitement des eaux usées

Valuation estimate

Based on 84 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of OPALE ASSAINISSEMENT is estimated at 6 078 631 € (range 1 701 674€ - 19 704 058€). With an EBITDA of 3 452 315€, the sector multiple of 2.9x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.11x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
84 tx
1701k€ 6078k€ 19704k€
6 078 631 € Range: 1 701 674€ - 19 704 058€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
3 452 315 € × 2.9x
Estimation 9 841 275 €
2 026 581€ - 30 852 924€
Revenue Multiple 30%
25 574 793 € × 0.11x
Estimation 2 717 940 €
1 936 918€ - 8 127 469€
Net Income Multiple 20%
890 523 € × 1.9x
Estimation 1 713 060 €
536 541€ - 9 196 782€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 84 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 OPALE ASSAINISSEMENT

What is the revenue of OPALE ASSAINISSEMENT ?

The revenue of OPALE ASSAINISSEMENT in 2024 is 25.6 M€.

Is OPALE ASSAINISSEMENT profitable?

Yes, OPALE ASSAINISSEMENT generated a net profit of 891 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of OPALE ASSAINISSEMENT ?

The headquarters of OPALE ASSAINISSEMENT is located in DUNKERQUE (59140), in the department Nord.

Where to find the tax return of OPALE ASSAINISSEMENT ?

The tax return of OPALE ASSAINISSEMENT 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 OPALE ASSAINISSEMENT operate?

OPALE ASSAINISSEMENT operates in the sector Collecte et traitement des eaux usées (NAF code 37.00Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.