PALETTES SM : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

PALETTES SM is a French company founded 7 years ago, specialized in the sector Fabrication d'emballages en bois. Based in SAINT-AGNAN (71160), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 3.2 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 - PALETTES SM (SIREN 842570186)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020
Revenue 3 161 612 € 3 394 649 € 3 382 727 € 1 657 937 € 908 321 €
Net income 439 366 € 584 072 € 486 434 € 219 966 € 133 165 €
EBITDA 626 948 € 797 559 € 578 148 € 260 870 € 160 974 €
Net margin 13.9% 17.2% 14.4% 13.3% 14.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, PALETTES SM achieves revenue of 3.2 M€. Over the period 2020-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +36.6%. Slight decline of -7% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (1.3 M€), gross margin stands at 1.8 M€, i.e. a rate of 58%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 627 k€, representing 19.8% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-7%), EBITDA varies by -21%, reducing margin by 3.7 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than 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 439 k€, i.e. 13.9% 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

3 161 612 €

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

1 819 360 €

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

626 948 €

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

572 492 €

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

439 366 €

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

19.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 17%. 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 68%. 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 0.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 15.6% 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

16.891%

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

68.181%

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

15.614%

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

0.633

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

46.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
PALETTES SM

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
16.89 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 11.28
Med: 29.01
Q3: 72.26
Good -26 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of PALETTES SM (16.89) 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
68.18% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 37.01%
Med: 54.18%
Q3: 67.76%
Excellent +28 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of PALETTES SM (68.2%) 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
0.63 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.25 years
Med: 1.3 years
Q3: 3.99 years
Good

In 2024, the repayment capacity of PALETTES SM (0.63) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 450.92. 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 0.4x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

450.922

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

0.418

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
450.92 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 194.02
Med: 291.0
Q3: 453.54
Good +18 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of PALETTES SM (450.92) 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
0.42x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.42x
Med: 3.42x
Q3: 12.99x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of PALETTES SM (0.4x) 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: 72 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 73 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 1 days. Inventory turnover is 28 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 113 days of revenue, i.e. 992 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2020-2024, WCR increased by +234%, 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

991 703 €

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

72 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

73 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

28 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

113 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
PALETTES SM

Positioning of PALETTES SM 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 405 323€ to 2 358 854€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
405k€ 840k€ 2358k€
840 880 € Range: 405 323€ - 2 358 854€
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 SM

What is the revenue of PALETTES SM ?

The revenue of PALETTES SM in 2024 is 3.2 M€.

Is PALETTES SM profitable?

Yes, PALETTES SM generated a net profit of 439 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of PALETTES SM ?

The headquarters of PALETTES SM is located in SAINT-AGNAN (71160), in the department Saone-et-Loire.

Where to find the tax return of PALETTES SM ?

The tax return of PALETTES SM 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 SM operate?

PALETTES SM 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.