POLYWEB : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

POLYWEB is a French company founded 9 years ago, specialized in the sector Vente à distance sur catalogue spécialisé. Based in CASTELNAU-LE-LEZ (34170), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 3.8 M€. 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 - POLYWEB (SIREN 829559459)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018
Revenue 3 841 386 € 2 273 505 € 1 457 571 € 1 144 656 € 526 984 € 933 457 € 695 512 €
Net income 76 341 € 18 325 € 1 209 € 881 € 56 241 € -54 756 € -1 586 €
EBITDA 91 822 € 2 779 € 7 375 € 8 478 € 80 280 € -52 345 € -1 054 €
Net margin 2.0% 0.8% 0.1% 0.1% 10.7% -5.9% -0.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, POLYWEB achieves revenue of 3.8 M€. Over the period 2018-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +33.0%. Vs 2023, growth of +69% (2.3 M€ -> 3.8 M€). After deducting consumption (3.5 M€), gross margin stands at 369 k€, i.e. a rate of 10%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 92 k€, representing 2.4% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.3 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 76 k€, i.e. 2.0% 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

3 841 386 €

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

369 307 €

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

91 822 €

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

91 822 €

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

76 341 €

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

2.4%

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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 15%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.8 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 1.6% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

53.637%

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

15.037%

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

1.634%

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

0.835

Solvency indicators evolution
POLYWEB

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
53.64 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.84
Q3: 53.12
Average +18 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of POLYWEB (53.64) 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
15.04% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0%
Med: 20.06%
Q3: 53.53%
Average +18 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of POLYWEB (15.0%) 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
0.83 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.38 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of POLYWEB (0.83) 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 130.04. 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 3.9x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

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

130.037

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

3.949

Liquidity indicators evolution
POLYWEB

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
130.04 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 109.05
Med: 201.82
Q3: 390.18
Average +6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of POLYWEB (130.04) 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
3.95x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.3x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of POLYWEB (4.0x) 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: 19 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 0 days. The company must finance 19 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 13 days of revenue, i.e. 134 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2018-2024, WCR increased by +3071%, requiring additional financing.

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

133 911 €

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

19 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

0 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

0 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

13 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
POLYWEB

Positioning of POLYWEB in its sector

Comparison with sector Vente à distance sur catalogue spécialisé

Valuation estimate

Based on 121 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of POLYWEB is estimated at 514 731 € (range 262 972€ - 1 162 155€). With an EBITDA of 91 822€, the sector multiple of 3.2x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.27x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
121 transactions
262k€ 514k€ 1162k€
514 731 € Range: 262 972€ - 1 162 155€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
91 822 € × 3.2x
Estimation 292 505 €
127 802€ - 677 425€
Revenue Multiple 30%
3 841 386 € × 0.27x
Estimation 1 037 026 €
601 179€ - 2 228 481€
Net Income Multiple 20%
76 341 € × 3.8x
Estimation 286 855 €
93 588€ - 774 492€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 121 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 POLYWEB

What is the revenue of POLYWEB ?

The revenue of POLYWEB in 2024 is 3.8 M€.

Is POLYWEB profitable?

Yes, POLYWEB generated a net profit of 76 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of POLYWEB ?

The headquarters of POLYWEB is located in CASTELNAU-LE-LEZ (34170), in the department Herault.

Where to find the tax return of POLYWEB ?

The tax return of POLYWEB 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 POLYWEB operate?

POLYWEB operates in the sector Vente à distance sur catalogue spécialisé (NAF code 47.91B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.