PALETTES DE FRANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

PALETTES DE FRANCE is a French company founded 23 years ago, specialized in the sector Fabrication d'emballages en bois. Based in BOUC-BEL-AIR (13320), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 496 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 - PALETTES DE FRANCE (SIREN 447910829)
Indicator 2018 2014 2013 2012
Revenue 496 050 € 519 617 € 502 879 € 509 373 €
Net income -5 185 € 57 548 € 39 710 € 35 635 €
EBITDA -1 119 € 82 015 € 49 097 € 47 561 €
Net margin -1.0% 11.1% 7.9% 7.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, PALETTES DE FRANCE achieves revenue of 496 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -0.4%). Slight decline of -5% vs 2014. After deducting consumption (215 k€), gross margin stands at 281 k€, i.e. a rate of 57%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -1 k€, representing -0.2% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-5%), EBITDA varies by -101%, reducing margin by 16.0 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -5 k€ (-1.0% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2018) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

496 050 €

Gross margin (2018) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

281 090 €

EBITDA (2018) ?
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

-1 119 €

EBIT (2018) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-3 541 €

Net income (2018) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-5 185 €

EBITDA margin (2018) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-0.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 483%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 16%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

Debt ratio (2018) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

483.431%

Financial autonomy (2018) ?
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

15.785%

Cash flow / Revenue (2018) ?
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

-0.559%

Repayment capacity (2018) ?
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

-24.693

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
483.43 2018
2013
2014
2018
Q1: 6.06
Med: 25.64
Q3: 66.37
Watch +38 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the debt ratio of PALETTES DE FRANCE (483.43) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
15.79% 2018
2013
2014
2018
Q1: 26.5%
Med: 47.34%
Q3: 59.98%
Average -22 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the financial autonomy of PALETTES DE FRANCE (15.8%) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Repayment capacity
-24.69 years 2018
2013
2014
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.83 years
Q3: 3.07 years
Excellent -30 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the repayment capacity of PALETTES DE FRANCE (-24.69) 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.

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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 29 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 29 days. WCR is negative (-255 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-1379%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2018) ?
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

-351 030 €

Customer credit (2018) ?
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

0 j

Supplier credit (2018) ?
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

29 j

Inventory turnover (2018) ?
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 (2018) ?
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

-255 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of PALETTES DE FRANCE in its sector

Comparison with sector Fabrication d'emballages en bois

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (44 transactions). This range of 40 916€ to 87 359€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2018
Indicative
40k€ 69k€ 87k€
69 079 € Range: 40 916€ - 87 359€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 44 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 PALETTES DE FRANCE

What is the revenue of PALETTES DE FRANCE ?

The revenue of PALETTES DE FRANCE in 2018 is 496 k€.

Is PALETTES DE FRANCE profitable?

PALETTES DE FRANCE recorded a net loss in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of PALETTES DE FRANCE ?

The headquarters of PALETTES DE FRANCE is located in BOUC-BEL-AIR (13320), in the department Bouches-du-Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of PALETTES DE FRANCE ?

The tax return of PALETTES DE FRANCE 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 PALETTES DE FRANCE operate?

PALETTES DE FRANCE operates in the sector Fabrication d'emballages en bois (NAF code 16.24Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.