PAPRODEM : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

PAPRODEM is a French company founded 72 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports routiers de fret de proximité. Based in VIRY-CHATILLON (91170), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 6.6 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 - PAPRODEM (SIREN 542103825)
Indicator 2024 2023 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 6 627 069 € 6 466 725 € 6 647 099 € 6 612 489 € 7 124 301 € 7 160 449 € 7 184 444 € 6 708 664 €
Net income 81 103 € 17 043 € 275 562 € 121 470 € 290 588 € 101 727 € -67 613 € 30 668 €
EBITDA 192 254 € 49 246 € 357 420 € 336 931 € 197 224 € 153 954 € -35 043 € 114 851 €
Net margin 1.2% 0.3% 4.1% 1.8% 4.1% 1.4% -0.9% 0.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, PAPRODEM achieves revenue of 6.6 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -0.2%). Vs 2023: +2%. After deducting consumption (1 k€), gross margin stands at 6.6 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 192 k€, representing 2.9% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.1 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 81 k€, i.e. 1.2% 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

6 627 069 €

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

6 625 683 €

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

192 254 €

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

95 430 €

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

81 103 €

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

2.9%

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Liabilities

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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 13%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 2.3% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

17.441%

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

12.598%

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

2.328%

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

1.262

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

16.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
PAPRODEM

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
17.44 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 1.8
Med: 27.54
Q3: 87.06
Good -7 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of PAPRODEM (17.44) 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
12.6% 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 13.27%
Med: 31.55%
Q3: 51.53%
Average -23 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of PAPRODEM (12.6%) 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
1.26 years 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.46 years
Average +6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of PAPRODEM (1.26) 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 116.13. 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 8.7x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

116.127

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

8.711

Liquidity indicators evolution
PAPRODEM

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
116.13 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 117.28
Med: 164.75
Q3: 253.6
Watch -13 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of PAPRODEM (116.13) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
8.71x 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 3.91x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of PAPRODEM (8.7x) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. High coverage means financial charges weigh little on profitability.

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: 329 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 456 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 127 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 360 days of revenue, i.e. 6.6 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +225%, 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

6 623 292 €

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

329 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

456 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

0 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

360 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
PAPRODEM

Positioning of PAPRODEM in its sector

Comparison with sector Transports routiers de fret de proximité

Valuation estimate

Based on 71 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of PAPRODEM is estimated at 593 804 € (range 280 461€ - 1 240 749€). With an EBITDA of 192 254€, the sector multiple of 0.9x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.23x (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 2024
71 tx
280k€ 593k€ 1240k€
593 804 € Range: 280 461€ - 1 240 749€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
192 254 € × 0.9x
Estimation 176 560 €
125 648€ - 712 188€
Revenue Multiple 30%
6 627 069 € × 0.23x
Estimation 1 502 251 €
701 738€ - 2 449 738€
Net Income Multiple 20%
81 103 € × 3.4x
Estimation 274 243 €
35 582€ - 748 670€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 71 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 PAPRODEM

What is the revenue of PAPRODEM ?

The revenue of PAPRODEM in 2024 is 6.6 M€.

Is PAPRODEM profitable?

Yes, PAPRODEM generated a net profit of 81 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of PAPRODEM ?

The headquarters of PAPRODEM is located in VIRY-CHATILLON (91170), in the department Essonne.

Where to find the tax return of PAPRODEM ?

The tax return of PAPRODEM 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 PAPRODEM operate?

PAPRODEM operates in the sector Transports routiers de fret de proximité (NAF code 49.41B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.