PALAVAL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
PALAVAL is a French company
founded 54 years ago,
specialized in the sector Hôtels et hébergement similaire .
Based in VALENCE (26000),
this company of category PME
shows in 2024 a revenue of 8.1 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
In 2024, PALAVAL achieves revenue of 8.1 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +10.1%. Vs 2023: +9%. After deducting consumption (1.4 M€), gross margin stands at 6.7 M€, i.e. a rate of 83%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 2.6 M€, representing 32.8% 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 813 k€, i.e. 10.1% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2024)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
8 060 321 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
6 701 651 €
EBITDA (2024)
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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
2 642 591 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
1 193 367 €
Net income (2024)
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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
812 706 €
EBITDA margin (2024)
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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
32.7%
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Assets
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 57%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 54%. 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 1.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 18.3% 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)
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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
57.294%
Financial autonomy (2024)
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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
53.739%
Cash flow / Revenue (2024)
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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
18.277%
Repayment capacity (2024)
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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
1.506
Asset age ratio (2024)
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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
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Debt ratio
0.0
8.192
7.608
33.962
277.108
565.102
166.905
88.421
57.294
Financial autonomy
89.822
70.361
70.625
52.922
22.391
12.172
29.682
45.046
53.739
Repayment capacity
0.0
0.217
0.2
0.826
62.457
6.652
1.975
1.765
1.506
Cash flow / Revenue
17.991%
15.226%
15.166%
14.952%
1.314%
12.155%
19.962%
19.775%
18.277%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
57.292024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 27.86
Q3: 134.48
Average-18 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the debt ratio of PALAVAL (57.29) 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
53.74%2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 2.15%
Med: 30.4%
Q3: 60.1%
Good+19 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the financial autonomy of PALAVAL (53.7%) 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
1.51 years2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.07 years
Med: 0.73 years
Q3: 4.74 years
Average
In 2024, the repayment capacity of PALAVAL (1.51) 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 279.87. 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 1.3x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.
Liquidity ratio (2024)
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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
279.868
Interest coverage (2024)
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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
1.303
Liquidity indicators evolution PALAVAL
Visualisation créée via abddaf.fr Sources : INPI & BCE - Retraitements : Ministère de l'économie
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
760.445
165.689
152.183
52.828
52.112
44.907
90.761
224.956
279.868
Interest coverage
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
3.718
3.224
2.622
1.335
1.303
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
279.872024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 68.47
Med: 157.0
Q3: 342.55
Good+38 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of PALAVAL (279.87) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.
Interest coverage
1.3x2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.5x
Q3: 11.71x
Average-8 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the interest coverage of PALAVAL (1.3x) 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: 13 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 75 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 62 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 4 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 62 days of revenue, i.e. 1.4 M€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-58%), freeing up cash.
Operating WCR (2024)
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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
1 389 841 €
Customer credit (2024)
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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
13 j
Supplier credit (2024)
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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
75 j
Inventory turnover (2024)
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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
4 j
WCR in days of revenue (2024)
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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
62 j
WCR and payment terms evolution PALAVAL
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Operating WCR
3 343 284 €
233 535 €
336 859 €
-5 005 €
-405 526 €
-711 839 €
-667 657 €
521 727 €
1 389 841 €
Inventory turnover (days)
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
4
Customer payment term (days)
4
6
8
10
5
10
32
15
13
Supplier payment term (days)
58
60
53
110
58
92
59
59
75
Positioning of PALAVAL in its sector
Comparison with sector Hôtels et hébergement similaire
Valuation estimate
Based on 99 transactions of similar company sales
in 2024,
the value of PALAVAL is estimated at
8 288 168 €
(range 2 475 343€ - 15 343 437€).
With an EBITDA of 2 642 591€, the sector multiple of 4.8x is applied.
The price/revenue ratio is 0.54x
(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 value2024
99 tx
2475k€8288k€15343k€
8 288 168 €Range: 2 475 343€ - 15 343 437€
NAF 5 année 2024
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
2 642 591 €×4.8x
Estimation12 617 803 €
2 948 278€ - 21 731 834€
Revenue Multiple30%
8 060 321 €×0.54x
Estimation4 378 967 €
2 177 793€ - 10 035 816€
Net Income Multiple20%
812 706 €×4.1x
Estimation3 327 883 €
1 739 331€ - 7 333 877€
Valuation evolution
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How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 99 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 (Hôtels et hébergement similaire )
Compare PALAVAL with other companies in the same sector:
Yes, PALAVAL generated a net profit of 813 k€ in 2024.
Where is the headquarters of PALAVAL ?
The headquarters of PALAVAL is located in VALENCE (26000), in the department Drome.
Where to find the tax return of PALAVAL ?
The tax return of PALAVAL 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 PALAVAL operate?
PALAVAL operates in the sector Hôtels et hébergement similaire (NAF code 55.10Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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