PONTOON : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

PONTOON is a French company founded 44 years ago, specialized in the sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion. Based in VILLEURBANNE (69100), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 28.0 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 - PONTOON (SIREN 323962092)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 27 970 807 € 26 505 763 € 22 259 884 € 17 194 286 € 11 995 250 € 11 235 512 € 8 121 536 € 6 935 327 € 6 210 341 €
Net income 2 879 304 € 2 671 941 € 2 094 176 € 1 116 612 € 230 333 € 106 031 € 289 863 € 287 619 € 561 253 €
EBITDA 5 228 174 € 5 485 152 € 4 041 657 € 1 845 556 € 447 026 € 133 959 € 141 537 € 602 788 € 762 853 €
Net margin 10.3% 10.1% 9.4% 6.5% 1.9% 0.9% 3.6% 4.1% 9.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, PONTOON achieves revenue of 28.0 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +20.7%. Vs 2023: +6%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 28.0 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 5.2 M€, representing 18.7% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+6%), EBITDA varies by -5%, reducing margin by 2.0 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 2.9 M€, i.e. 10.3% 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

27 970 807 €

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

27 970 807 €

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

5 228 174 €

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

4 027 982 €

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

2 879 304 €

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

18.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 43%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 10.9% 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 (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

0.0%

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

43.086%

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

10.852%

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

0.0

Asset age ratio (2024) ?
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

18.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
PONTOON

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.98
Q3: 41.81
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of PONTOON (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
43.09% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.2%
Med: 38.87%
Q3: 76.44%
Good +8 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of PONTOON (43.1%) 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
0.0 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.1 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of PONTOON (0.00) 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 182.84. 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 0.3x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

182.843

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

0.296

Liquidity indicators evolution
PONTOON

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
182.84 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 138.87
Med: 313.12
Q3: 966.61
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of PONTOON (182.84) 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
0.3x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.26x
Excellent +50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of PONTOON (0.3x) 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: 90 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 72 days. The company must finance 18 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 191 days of revenue, i.e. 14.9 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +407%, 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

14 863 407 €

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

90 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

72 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

191 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
PONTOON

Positioning of PONTOON in its sector

Comparison with sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion

Valuation estimate

Based on 69 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of PONTOON is estimated at 20 648 788 € (range 6 936 664€ - 33 919 234€). With an EBITDA of 5 228 174€, the sector multiple of 4.3x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.66x (in line with sector norms). 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 2024
69 tx
6936k€ 20648k€ 33919k€
20 648 788 € Range: 6 936 664€ - 33 919 234€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
5 228 174 € × 4.3x
Estimation 22 263 339 €
4 426 249€ - 35 644 186€
Revenue Multiple 30%
27 970 807 € × 0.66x
Estimation 18 429 969 €
10 725 699€ - 20 379 087€
Net Income Multiple 20%
2 879 304 € × 6.9x
Estimation 19 940 641 €
7 529 152€ - 49 917 074€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 69 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 PONTOON

What is the revenue of PONTOON ?

The revenue of PONTOON in 2024 is 28.0 M€.

Is PONTOON profitable?

Yes, PONTOON generated a net profit of 2.9 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of PONTOON ?

The headquarters of PONTOON is located in VILLEURBANNE (69100), in the department Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of PONTOON ?

The tax return of PONTOON 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 PONTOON operate?

PONTOON operates in the sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion (NAF code 70.22Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.