PALFROID SA : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

PALFROID SA is a French company founded 31 years ago, specialized in the sector Sidérurgie. Based in PURE (08110), this company of category GE shows in 2023 a revenue of 1.2 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 - PALFROID SA (SIREN 400587127)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 1 228 835 € 1 283 450 € 1 453 281 € 1 557 932 € 1 335 904 € 1 299 580 € 1 485 709 € 1 221 551 €
Net income 109 821 € 93 584 € 256 627 € 296 317 € 201 433 € 163 038 € 149 173 € 63 514 €
EBITDA 58 293 € 190 293 € 416 010 € 497 361 € 359 453 € 323 276 € 317 063 € 188 541 €
Net margin 8.9% 7.3% 17.7% 19.0% 15.1% 12.5% 10.0% 5.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, PALFROID SA achieves revenue of 1.2 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 8 years (CAGR: +0.1%). Slight decline of -4% vs 2022. After deducting consumption (1 k€), gross margin stands at 1.2 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 58 k€, representing 4.7% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-4%), EBITDA varies by -69%, reducing margin by 10.1 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 110 k€, i.e. 8.9% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

1 228 835 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

1 227 466 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

58 293 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

9 611 €

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

109 821 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

4.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 83%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 12.8% 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 (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.0%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

82.634%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

12.832%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

0.0

Asset age ratio (2023) ?
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

5.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
PALFROID SA

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0
Med: 13.45
Q3: 70.41
Excellent

In 2023, the debt ratio of PALFROID SA (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
82.63% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 8.6%
Med: 31.81%
Q3: 54.8%
Excellent

In 2023, the financial autonomy of PALFROID SA (82.6%) 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
0.0 years 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: -4.09 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.6 years
Good

In 2023, the repayment capacity of PALFROID SA (0.00) 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 705.69. 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 0.7x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

705.687

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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

0.657

Liquidity indicators evolution
PALFROID SA

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
705.69 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 113.52
Med: 156.79
Q3: 270.8
Excellent

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of PALFROID SA (705.69) 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
0.66x 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: -32.45x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 5.33x
Good +9 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the interest coverage of PALFROID SA (0.7x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 27 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 192 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 165 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 989 days of revenue, i.e. 3.4 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2023, WCR increased by +111%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

3 375 659 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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

27 j

Supplier credit (2023) ?
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

192 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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 (2023) ?
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

989 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
PALFROID SA

Positioning of PALFROID SA in its sector

Comparison with sector Sidérurgie

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Frequently asked questions about PALFROID SA

What is the revenue of PALFROID SA ?

The revenue of PALFROID SA in 2023 is 1.2 M€.

Is PALFROID SA profitable?

Yes, PALFROID SA generated a net profit of 110 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of PALFROID SA ?

The headquarters of PALFROID SA is located in PURE (08110), in the department Ardennes.

Where to find the tax return of PALFROID SA ?

The tax return of PALFROID SA 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 PALFROID SA operate?

PALFROID SA operates in the sector Sidérurgie (NAF code 24.10Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.