POL DEVELOPPEMENT : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

POL DEVELOPPEMENT is a French company founded 11 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des sociétés holding. Based in LYON (69009), this company of category ETI shows in 2021 a revenue of 5.9 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 - POL DEVELOPPEMENT (SIREN 808575849)
Indicator 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 5 875 073 € 4 039 396 € 4 031 382 € 3 388 002 € 406 073 €
Net income 961 752 € 1 007 819 € 1 275 602 € 1 087 435 € 1 127 753 €
EBITDA 257 345 € 246 042 € 198 040 € 296 824 € -38 138 €
Net margin 16.4% 24.9% 31.6% 32.1% 277.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, POL DEVELOPPEMENT achieves revenue of 5.9 M€. Over the period 2017-2021, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +95.0%. Vs 2020, growth of +45% (4.0 M€ -> 5.9 M€). After deducting consumption (371 k€), gross margin stands at 5.5 M€, i.e. a rate of 94%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 257 k€, representing 4.4% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 962 k€, i.e. 16.4% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2021) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

5 875 073 €

Gross margin (2021) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

5 503 893 €

EBITDA (2021) ?
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

257 345 €

EBIT (2021) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

1 327 379 €

Net income (2021) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

961 752 €

EBITDA margin (2021) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

4.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 89%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 49%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

Debt ratio (2021) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

89.195%

Financial autonomy (2021) ?
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

48.618%

Cash flow / Revenue (2021) ?
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

-0.825%

Repayment capacity (2021) ?
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

-367.447

Asset age ratio (2021) ?
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

41.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
POL DEVELOPPEMENT

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
89.19 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.13
Med: 15.19
Q3: 84.93
Average

In 2021, the debt ratio of POL DEVELOPPEMENT (89.19) 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
48.62% 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 21.52%
Med: 60.87%
Q3: 89.3%
Average

In 2021, the financial autonomy of POL DEVELOPPEMENT (48.6%) 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
-367.45 years 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: -0.0 years
Med: 0.11 years
Q3: 3.68 years
Excellent -50 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the repayment capacity of POL DEVELOPPEMENT (-367.45) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 373.24. 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 128.9x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2021) ?
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

373.244

Interest coverage (2021) ?
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

128.857

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
373.24 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 108.17
Med: 446.13
Q3: 2343.75
Average

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of POL DEVELOPPEMENT (373.24) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Interest coverage
128.86x 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: -44.79x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.0x
Excellent

In 2021, the interest coverage of POL DEVELOPPEMENT (128.9x) 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: 171 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 82 days. The gap of 89 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 2 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 367 days of revenue, i.e. 6.0 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2021, WCR increased by +130%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2021) ?
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

5 982 939 €

Customer credit (2021) ?
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

171 j

Supplier credit (2021) ?
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

82 j

Inventory turnover (2021) ?
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

2 j

WCR in days of revenue (2021) ?
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

367 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
POL DEVELOPPEMENT

Positioning of POL DEVELOPPEMENT in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des sociétés holding

Valuation estimate

Based on 98 transactions of similar company sales in 2021, the value of POL DEVELOPPEMENT is estimated at 2 415 120 € (range 1 068 444€ - 5 363 562€). With an EBITDA of 257 345€, the sector multiple of 5.2x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.46x (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 2021
98 tx
1068k€ 2415k€ 5363k€
2 415 120 € Range: 1 068 444€ - 5 363 562€
NAF 5 année 2021

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
257 345 € × 5.2x
Estimation 1 349 869 €
713 179€ - 2 081 739€
Revenue Multiple 30%
5 875 073 € × 0.46x
Estimation 2 727 297 €
1 333 489€ - 5 723 094€
Net Income Multiple 20%
961 752 € × 4.8x
Estimation 4 609 985 €
1 559 041€ - 13 028 823€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 98 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 POL DEVELOPPEMENT

What is the revenue of POL DEVELOPPEMENT ?

The revenue of POL DEVELOPPEMENT in 2021 is 5.9 M€.

Is POL DEVELOPPEMENT profitable?

Yes, POL DEVELOPPEMENT generated a net profit of 962 k€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of POL DEVELOPPEMENT ?

The headquarters of POL DEVELOPPEMENT is located in LYON (69009), in the department Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of POL DEVELOPPEMENT ?

The tax return of POL DEVELOPPEMENT 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 POL DEVELOPPEMENT operate?

POL DEVELOPPEMENT operates in the sector Activités des sociétés holding (NAF code 64.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.