PIERRE PIOLAT : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

PIERRE PIOLAT is a French company founded 33 years ago, specialized in the sector Fabrication de matériel médico-chirurgical et dentaire. Based in VILLEFONTAINE (38090), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 434 k€. 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 - PIERRE PIOLAT (SIREN 388375834)
Indicator 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 434 464 € 402 218 € 393 197 €
Net income 41 900 € 30 146 € 42 197 €
EBITDA 58 830 € 45 303 € 56 714 €
Net margin 9.6% 7.5% 10.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, PIERRE PIOLAT achieves revenue of 434 k€. Over the period 2016-2018, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +5.1%. Vs 2017: +8%. After deducting consumption (42 k€), gross margin stands at 392 k€, i.e. a rate of 90%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 59 k€, representing 13.5% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.3 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 42 k€, i.e. 9.6% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2018) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

434 464 €

Gross margin (2018) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

392 210 €

EBITDA (2018) ?
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

58 830 €

EBIT (2018) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

49 547 €

Net income (2018) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

41 900 €

EBITDA margin (2018) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

13.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 54%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 57%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 11.9% 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 (2018) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

53.913%

Financial autonomy (2018) ?
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

57.425%

Cash flow / Revenue (2018) ?
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

11.865%

Repayment capacity (2018) ?
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

1.199

Asset age ratio (2018) ?
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

19.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
PIERRE PIOLAT

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
53.91 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 2.62
Med: 19.34
Q3: 62.13
Average

In 2018, the debt ratio of PIERRE PIOLAT (53.91) 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
57.42% 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 18.33%
Med: 44.68%
Q3: 65.22%
Good +10 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the financial autonomy of PIERRE PIOLAT (57.4%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
1.2 years 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.26 years
Q3: 1.34 years
Average

In 2018, the repayment capacity of PIERRE PIOLAT (1.20) 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 557.56. 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 0.2x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2018) ?
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

557.556

Interest coverage (2018) ?
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

0.241

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
557.56 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 139.04
Med: 219.69
Q3: 351.39
Excellent

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of PIERRE PIOLAT (557.56) 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
0.24x 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.49x
Q3: 3.63x
Average -6 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the interest coverage of PIERRE PIOLAT (0.2x) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

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: 11 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 16 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 5 days. Inventory turnover is 13 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 23 days of revenue, i.e. 28 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2018) ?
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

27 632 €

Customer credit (2018) ?
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

11 j

Supplier credit (2018) ?
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

16 j

Inventory turnover (2018) ?
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

13 j

WCR in days of revenue (2018) ?
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

23 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
PIERRE PIOLAT

Positioning of PIERRE PIOLAT in its sector

Comparison with sector Fabrication de matériel médico-chirurgical et dentaire

Valuation estimate

Based on 57 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of PIERRE PIOLAT is estimated at 129 779 € (range 34 350€ - 250 316€). With an EBITDA of 58 830€, the sector multiple of 2.5x 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 2018
57 tx
34k€ 129k€ 250k€
129 779 € Range: 34 350€ - 250 316€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
58 830 € × 2.5x
Estimation 149 391 €
29 361€ - 276 271€
Revenue Multiple 30%
434 464 € × 0.23x
Estimation 98 537 €
45 795€ - 206 171€
Net Income Multiple 20%
41 900 € × 3.0x
Estimation 127 614 €
29 656€ - 251 649€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 57 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 PIERRE PIOLAT

What is the revenue of PIERRE PIOLAT ?

The revenue of PIERRE PIOLAT in 2018 is 434 k€.

Is PIERRE PIOLAT profitable?

Yes, PIERRE PIOLAT generated a net profit of 42 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of PIERRE PIOLAT ?

The headquarters of PIERRE PIOLAT is located in VILLEFONTAINE (38090), in the department Isere.

Where to find the tax return of PIERRE PIOLAT ?

The tax return of PIERRE PIOLAT 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 PIERRE PIOLAT operate?

PIERRE PIOLAT operates in the sector Fabrication de matériel médico-chirurgical et dentaire (NAF code 32.50A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.