OPTIQUE VALES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

OPTIQUE VALES is a French company founded 63 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerces de détail d'optique. Based in TOULOUSE (31000), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 956 k€. 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 - OPTIQUE VALES (SIREN 312826639)
Indicator 2017 2016
Revenue 956 261 € 1 069 993 €
Net income 6 686 € 18 444 €
EBITDA -37 089 € 22 812 €
Net margin 0.7% 1.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, OPTIQUE VALES achieves revenue of 956 k€. Significant drop of -11% vs 2016. After deducting consumption (385 k€), gross margin stands at 571 k€, i.e. a rate of 60%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -37 k€, representing -3.9% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-11%), EBITDA varies by -263%, reducing margin by 6.0 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 7 k€, i.e. 0.7% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2017) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

956 261 €

Gross margin (2017) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

571 090 €

EBITDA (2017) ?
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

-37 089 €

EBIT (2017) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-32 436 €

Net income (2017) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

6 686 €

EBITDA margin (2017) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-3.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 12%. 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 57%. 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 27.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 0.2% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2017) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

12.266%

Financial autonomy (2017) ?
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

56.617%

Cash flow / Revenue (2017) ?
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

0.214%

Repayment capacity (2017) ?
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

27.209

Asset age ratio (2017) ?
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

5.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
12.27 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 5.59
Med: 28.9
Q3: 96.06
Good -10 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the debt ratio of OPTIQUE VALES (12.27) 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
56.62% 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 21.21%
Med: 46.23%
Q3: 67.58%
Good

In 2017, the financial autonomy of OPTIQUE VALES (56.6%) 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
27.21 years 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.01 years
Med: 1.18 years
Q3: 3.54 years
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In 2017, the repayment capacity of OPTIQUE VALES (27.21) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 103.43. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2017) ?
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

103.426

Interest coverage (2017) ?
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

-33.589

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
103.43 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 130.32
Med: 206.32
Q3: 316.86
Watch -7 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of OPTIQUE VALES (103.43) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
-33.59x 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 2.11x
Q3: 7.38x
Average -50 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the interest coverage of OPTIQUE VALES (-33.6x) 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: 15 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 179 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 164 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 92 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 126 days of revenue, i.e. 333 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2017) ?
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

333 400 €

Customer credit (2017) ?
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

15 j

Supplier credit (2017) ?
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

179 j

Inventory turnover (2017) ?
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

92 j

WCR in days of revenue (2017) ?
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

126 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
OPTIQUE VALES

Positioning of OPTIQUE VALES in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerces de détail d'optique

Valuation estimate

Based on 144 transactions of similar company sales in 2017, the value of OPTIQUE VALES is estimated at 307 968 € (range 164 563€ - 465 966€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.51x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2017
144 transactions
164k€ 307k€ 465k€
307 968 € Range: 164 563€ - 465 966€
NAF 5 année 2017

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
956 261 € × 0.51x
Estimation 487 948 €
258 328€ - 723 470€
Net Income Multiple 20%
6 686 € × 5.7x
Estimation 37 998 €
23 917€ - 79 709€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 144 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 OPTIQUE VALES

What is the revenue of OPTIQUE VALES ?

The revenue of OPTIQUE VALES in 2017 is 956 k€.

Is OPTIQUE VALES profitable?

Yes, OPTIQUE VALES generated a net profit of 7 k€ in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of OPTIQUE VALES ?

The headquarters of OPTIQUE VALES is located in TOULOUSE (31000), in the department Haute-Garonne.

Where to find the tax return of OPTIQUE VALES ?

The tax return of OPTIQUE VALES 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 OPTIQUE VALES operate?

OPTIQUE VALES operates in the sector Commerces de détail d'optique (NAF code 47.78A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.