PARLYM INTERNATIONAL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

PARLYM INTERNATIONAL is a French company founded 37 years ago, specialized in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques. Based in MARSEILLE (13016), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 68.4 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-11

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

Financial history - PARLYM INTERNATIONAL (SIREN 348497769)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 68 350 180 € 73 842 957 € 49 297 163 € 38 974 244 € 21 615 813 € 28 520 645 € 27 602 514 € 26 542 709 € 41 717 370 €
Net income 3 593 889 € 2 485 940 € 1 198 943 € 1 331 037 € 201 331 € 1 472 539 € 1 225 684 € 1 022 031 € 1 805 958 €
EBITDA 3 691 682 € 4 446 629 € 1 959 458 € 1 524 985 € 497 286 € 414 663 € 705 553 € 1 793 129 € 1 778 388 €
Net margin 5.3% 3.4% 2.4% 3.4% 0.9% 5.2% 4.4% 3.9% 4.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, PARLYM INTERNATIONAL achieves revenue of 68.4 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +6.4%. Slight decline of -7% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (9.1 M€), gross margin stands at 59.2 M€, i.e. a rate of 87%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 3.7 M€, representing 5.4% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 3.6 M€, i.e. 5.3% 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

68 350 180 €

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

59 208 371 €

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

3 691 682 €

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

3 568 721 €

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

3 593 889 €

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

5.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 90%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 11%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 2.8 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 5.3% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

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

90.116%

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

11.326%

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

5.27%

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

2.773

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

46.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
90.12 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 8.27
Q3: 42.91
Average +16 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of PARLYM INTERNATIONAL (90.12) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Financial autonomy
11.33% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 11.43%
Med: 37.89%
Q3: 61.44%
Average -13 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of PARLYM INTERNATIONAL (11.3%) 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
2.77 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.91 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of PARLYM INTERNATIONAL (2.77) 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 427.22. 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 17.5x. 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

427.221

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

17.5

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
427.22 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 149.23
Med: 230.43
Q3: 406.09
Excellent +34 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of PARLYM INTERNATIONAL (427.22) 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
17.5x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.06x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of PARLYM INTERNATIONAL (17.5x) 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: 209 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 100 days. The gap of 109 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Inventory turnover is 1 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-31 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-130%), freeing up cash.

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

-5 845 991 €

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

209 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

100 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

1 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

-31 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of PARLYM INTERNATIONAL in its sector

Comparison with sector Ingénierie, études techniques

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (40 transactions). This range of 3 618 713€ to 14 501 480€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
3618k€ 6204k€ 14501k€
6 204 099 € Range: 3 618 713€ - 14 501 480€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 40 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 PARLYM INTERNATIONAL

What is the revenue of PARLYM INTERNATIONAL ?

The revenue of PARLYM INTERNATIONAL in 2024 is 68.4 M€.

Is PARLYM INTERNATIONAL profitable?

Yes, PARLYM INTERNATIONAL generated a net profit of 3.6 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of PARLYM INTERNATIONAL ?

The headquarters of PARLYM INTERNATIONAL is located in MARSEILLE (13016), in the department Bouches-du-Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of PARLYM INTERNATIONAL ?

The tax return of PARLYM INTERNATIONAL 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 PARLYM INTERNATIONAL operate?

PARLYM INTERNATIONAL operates in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques (NAF code 71.12B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.