OPALE DEVELOPPEMENT : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

OPALE DEVELOPPEMENT is a French company founded 17 years ago, specialized in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques. Based in FONTAIN (25660), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 2.9 M€. 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 - OPALE DEVELOPPEMENT (SIREN 505092957)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 2 855 011 € 4 924 983 € 5 748 424 € N/C 2 946 664 € 3 408 626 € 5 093 755 €
Net income -2 107 334 € 260 745 € 117 958 € 395 015 € -143 175 € 322 324 € 1 405 734 €
EBITDA -2 153 062 € 297 123 € 235 901 € N/C -16 124 € 602 262 € 2 146 024 €
Net margin -73.8% 5.3% 2.1% N/C -4.9% 9.5% 27.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, OPALE DEVELOPPEMENT achieves revenue of 2.9 M€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2024 (CAGR: -7.0%). Significant drop of -42% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 2.9 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 -2.2 M€, representing -75.4% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-42%), EBITDA varies by -825%, reducing margin by 81.4 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -2.1 M€ (-73.8% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

2 855 011 €

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

2 855 011 €

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

-2 153 062 €

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

-2 499 243 €

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

-2 107 334 €

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

-75.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 15%. 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 78%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

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

15.157%

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

77.623%

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

-61.59%

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

-0.982

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

33.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
15.16 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 8.32
Q3: 42.94
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of OPALE DEVELOPPEMENT (15.16) 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
77.62% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 11.42%
Med: 37.88%
Q3: 61.37%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of OPALE DEVELOPPEMENT (77.6%) 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
-0.98 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.9 years
Excellent -50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of OPALE DEVELOPPEMENT (-0.98) 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 1188.61. 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

1188.606

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

-1.171

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
1188.61 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 149.17
Med: 230.27
Q3: 405.7
Excellent

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of OPALE DEVELOPPEMENT (1188.61) 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
-1.17x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.06x
Average -50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of OPALE DEVELOPPEMENT (-1.2x) 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: 71 days. The company must finance 9 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 239 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 1534 days of revenue, i.e. 12.2 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +3933%, requiring additional financing.

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

12 162 004 €

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

80 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

71 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

239 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

1534 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of OPALE DEVELOPPEMENT in its sector

Comparison with sector Ingénierie, études techniques

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (40 transactions). This range of 413 235€ to 711 604€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
413k€ 477k€ 711k€
477 563 € Range: 413 235€ - 711 604€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 40 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 DEVELOPPEMENT

What is the revenue of OPALE DEVELOPPEMENT ?

The revenue of OPALE DEVELOPPEMENT in 2024 is 2.9 M€.

Is OPALE DEVELOPPEMENT profitable?

OPALE DEVELOPPEMENT recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of OPALE DEVELOPPEMENT ?

The headquarters of OPALE DEVELOPPEMENT is located in FONTAIN (25660), in the department Doubs.

Where to find the tax return of OPALE DEVELOPPEMENT ?

The tax return of OPALE DEVELOPPEMENT 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 DEVELOPPEMENT operate?

OPALE DEVELOPPEMENT operates in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques (NAF code 71.12B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.