PHOTON LINES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

PHOTON LINES is a French company founded 25 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de fournitures et équipements industriels divers. Based in PACE (35740), this company of category PME shows in 2019 a revenue of 5.5 M€. 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 - PHOTON LINES (SIREN 434961512)
Indicator 2025 2024 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C 5 476 136 € 4 891 410 € 4 896 033 € 4 760 675 €
Net income 50 255 € -48 302 € 142 722 € 346 783 € 131 603 € -54 801 € 104 415 € 45 684 € 97 753 €
EBITDA N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C -155 124 € -280 506 € -21 339 € -35 562 €
Net margin N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C -1.0% 2.1% 0.9% 2.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2025, PHOTON LINES generates positive net income of 50 k€. Net income represents the final profit after all expenses (operating, financial, exceptional) and corporate tax. Change over 2016-2025: 98 k€ -> 50 k€.

Net income (2025) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

50 255 €

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 46%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 44%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

Debt ratio (2025) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

45.611%

Financial autonomy (2025) ?
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

43.673%

Asset age ratio (2025) ?
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

31.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
45.61 2025
2022
2024
2025
Q1: 0.39
Med: 11.18
Q3: 37.8
Average +6 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the debt ratio of PHOTON LINES (45.61) 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
43.67% 2025
2022
2024
2025
Q1: 31.79%
Med: 51.32%
Q3: 67.58%
Average -9 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the financial autonomy of PHOTON LINES (43.7%) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 86.68. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2025) ?
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

86.683

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
86.68 2025
2022
2024
2025
Q1: 184.94
Med: 264.51
Q3: 393.27
Watch -12 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the liquidity ratio of PHOTON LINES (86.68) 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.

Working capital requirement (WCR) and payment terms

Working capital requirement (WCR) measures the cash timing gap between customer collections and supplier/inventory payments.

Operating WCR (2025) ?
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

0 €

Customer credit (2025) ?
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 (2025) ?
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

0 j

Inventory turnover (2025) ?
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 and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of PHOTON LINES in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de fournitures et équipements industriels divers

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (33 transactions). This range of 9 105€ to 239 276€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2025
Indicative
9k€ 43k€ 239k€
43 071 € Range: 9 105€ - 239 276€
NAF 5 année 2025

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 33 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...).

Similar companies (Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de fournitures et équipements industriels divers)

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Frequently asked questions about PHOTON LINES

What is the revenue of PHOTON LINES ?

The revenue of PHOTON LINES in 2019 is 5.5 M€.

Is PHOTON LINES profitable?

Yes, PHOTON LINES generated a net profit of 50 k€ in 2025.

Where is the headquarters of PHOTON LINES ?

The headquarters of PHOTON LINES is located in PACE (35740), in the department Ille-et-Vilaine.

Where to find the tax return of PHOTON LINES ?

The tax return of PHOTON LINES 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 PHOTON LINES operate?

PHOTON LINES operates in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de fournitures et équipements industriels divers (NAF code 46.69B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.