PAOLA : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

PAOLA is a French company founded 13 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des sociétés holding. Based in VALRAS-PLAGE (34350), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 48 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - PAOLA (SIREN 792977118)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2017 2016
Revenue 48 000 € 48 000 € 12 000 € 48 000 € 48 000 €
Net income 57 404 € 55 080 € 74 585 € 63 508 € 31 088 €
EBITDA 30 557 € 35 166 € 12 447 € 40 119 € 39 868 €
Net margin 119.6% 114.8% 621.5% 132.3% 64.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, PAOLA achieves revenue of 48 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: 0.0%). Slight decline of 0% vs 2022. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 48 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 31 k€, representing 63.7% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+0%), EBITDA varies by -13%, reducing margin by 9.6 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 57 k€, i.e. 119.6% 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

48 000 €

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

48 000 €

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

30 557 €

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

30 557 €

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

57 404 €

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

63.7%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 1%. 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 1%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Cash flow represents 119.6% 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 (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

1.22%

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

1.195%

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

119.592%

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

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
1.22 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.03
Med: 10.87
Q3: 70.22
Good -22 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the debt ratio of PAOLA (1.22) 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
1.2% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 17.2%
Med: 61.39%
Q3: 90.77%
Average

In 2023, the financial autonomy of PAOLA (1.2%) 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
0.0 years 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.09 years
Q3: 3.23 years
Excellent

In 2023, the repayment capacity of PAOLA (0.00) 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.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 2133.38. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

2133.384

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

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Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
2133.38 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 126.86
Med: 619.0
Q3: 3548.33
Good +27 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of PAOLA (2133.38) 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
0.0x 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: -65.31x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.0x
Good

In 2023, the interest coverage of PAOLA (0.0x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 165 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 165 days of the operating cycle (retail model). WCR is negative (-82 days): operations structurally generate cash. Over 2016-2023, WCR increased by +75%, 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

-10 958 €

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

0 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

165 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

-82 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of PAOLA in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des sociétés holding

Valuation estimate

Based on 63 transactions of similar company sales in 2023, the value of PAOLA is estimated at 180 364 € (range 47 633€ - 287 988€). With an EBITDA of 30 557€, the sector multiple of 4.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.24x (conservative valuation). 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 value 2023
63 tx
47k€ 180k€ 287k€
180 364 € Range: 47 633€ - 287 988€
NAF 5 année 2023

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
30 557 € × 4.6x
Estimation 139 621 €
51 157€ - 237 581€
Revenue Multiple 30%
48 000 € × 0.24x
Estimation 11 543 €
8 442€ - 34 281€
Net Income Multiple 20%
57 404 € × 9.3x
Estimation 535 454 €
97 610€ - 794 568€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 63 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 PAOLA

What is the revenue of PAOLA ?

The revenue of PAOLA in 2023 is 48 k€.

Is PAOLA profitable?

Yes, PAOLA generated a net profit of 57 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of PAOLA ?

The headquarters of PAOLA is located in VALRAS-PLAGE (34350), in the department Herault.

Where to find the tax return of PAOLA ?

The tax return of PAOLA 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 PAOLA operate?

PAOLA operates in the sector Activités des sociétés holding (NAF code 64.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.