PLANTER'S FRANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

PLANTER'S FRANCE is a French company founded 16 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de parfumerie et de produits de beauté. Based in PARIS (75008), this company of category PME shows in 2019 a revenue of 98 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 - PLANTER'S FRANCE (SIREN 519394027)
Indicator 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 98 211 € 431 888 € 1 164 408 €
Net income 63 304 € -201 378 € 485 548 €
EBITDA 55 586 € -204 171 € -558 428 €
Net margin 64.5% -46.6% 41.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2019, PLANTER'S FRANCE achieves revenue of 98 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2017-2019 (CAGR: -71.0%). Significant drop of -77% vs 2018. After deducting consumption (6 k€), gross margin stands at 92 k€, i.e. a rate of 94%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 56 k€, representing 56.6% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +103.9 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 63 k€, i.e. 64.5% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2019) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

98 211 €

Gross margin (2019) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

92 107 €

EBITDA (2019) ?
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

55 586 €

EBIT (2019) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

55 584 €

Net income (2019) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

63 304 €

EBITDA margin (2019) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

56.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 22%. 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 9%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 64.5% 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 (2019) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

22.234%

Financial autonomy (2019) ?
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

8.674%

Cash flow / Revenue (2019) ?
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

64.457%

Repayment capacity (2019) ?
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

1.618

Solvency indicators evolution
PLANTER'S FRANCE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
22.23 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0
Med: 10.86
Q3: 80.94
Average +29 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the debt ratio of PLANTER'S FRANCE (22.23) 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
8.67% 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 6.99%
Med: 34.09%
Q3: 59.37%
Average

In 2019, the financial autonomy of PLANTER'S FRANCE (8.7%) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Repayment capacity
1.62 years 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.68 years
Average +49 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the repayment capacity of PLANTER'S FRANCE (1.62) 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 20.57. 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 1.1x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

Liquidity ratio (2019) ?
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

20.566

Interest coverage (2019) ?
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

1.081

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
20.57 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 116.51
Med: 196.48
Q3: 323.34
Watch

In 2019, the liquidity ratio of PLANTER'S FRANCE (20.57) 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
1.08x 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 3.95x
Good +32 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the interest coverage of PLANTER'S FRANCE (1.1x) 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: 529 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 34179 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 33650 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 1045 days of revenue, i.e. 285 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2019, WCR increased by +139%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2019) ?
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

284 977 €

Customer credit (2019) ?
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

529 j

Supplier credit (2019) ?
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

34179 j

Inventory turnover (2019) ?
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 (2019) ?
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

1045 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
PLANTER'S FRANCE

Positioning of PLANTER'S FRANCE in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de parfumerie et de produits de beauté

Valuation estimate

Based on 64 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of PLANTER'S FRANCE is estimated at 99 774 € (range 51 694€ - 475 799€). With an EBITDA of 55 586€, the sector multiple of 2.4x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.38x (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 2019
64 tx
51k€ 99k€ 475k€
99 774 € Range: 51 694€ - 475 799€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
55 586 € × 2.4x
Estimation 131 444 €
64 844€ - 618 354€
Revenue Multiple 30%
98 211 € × 0.38x
Estimation 37 459 €
24 901€ - 60 343€
Net Income Multiple 20%
63 304 € × 1.8x
Estimation 114 071 €
59 011€ - 742 599€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 64 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 parfumerie et de produits de beauté)

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Frequently asked questions about PLANTER'S FRANCE

What is the revenue of PLANTER'S FRANCE ?

The revenue of PLANTER'S FRANCE in 2019 is 98 k€.

Is PLANTER'S FRANCE profitable?

Yes, PLANTER'S FRANCE generated a net profit of 63 k€ in 2019.

Where is the headquarters of PLANTER'S FRANCE ?

The headquarters of PLANTER'S FRANCE is located in PARIS (75008), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of PLANTER'S FRANCE ?

The tax return of PLANTER'S FRANCE 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 PLANTER'S FRANCE operate?

PLANTER'S FRANCE operates in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de parfumerie et de produits de beauté (NAF code 46.45Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.