POSITIVE GROUP SALES SOLUTIONS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

POSITIVE GROUP SALES SOLUTIONS is a French company founded 17 years ago, specialized in the sector Programmation informatique. Based in HEM (59510), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 3.3 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 - POSITIVE GROUP SALES SOLUTIONS (SIREN 504497215)
Indicator 2024 2023 2021 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 3 277 329 € 2 990 279 € 2 288 055 € 1 648 702 € 1 046 944 € N/C
Net income 1 386 623 € 953 639 € 502 613 € 317 392 € 189 104 € 221 348 €
EBITDA 1 528 920 € 1 296 229 € 856 220 € 472 457 € 291 949 € N/C
Net margin 42.3% 31.9% 22.0% 19.3% 18.1% N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, POSITIVE GROUP SALES SOLUTIONS achieves revenue of 3.3 M€. Over the period 2018-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +20.9%. Vs 2023: +10%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 3.3 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 1.5 M€, representing 46.7% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +3.3 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 1.4 M€, i.e. 42.3% 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

3 277 329 €

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

3 277 329 €

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

1 528 920 €

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

1 134 878 €

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

1 386 623 €

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

46.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 3%. 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 85%. 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 0.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 54.2% 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

3.338%

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

85.349%

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

54.176%

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

0.059

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

9.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
3.34 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.36
Q3: 42.51
Good -25 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of POSITIVE GROUP SALES SOLU... (3.34) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
85.35% 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 3.88%
Med: 34.74%
Q3: 63.98%
Excellent +18 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of POSITIVE GROUP SALES SOLU... (85.3%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
0.06 years 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.39 years
Average -21 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of POSITIVE GROUP SALES SOLU... (0.06) 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 807.06. 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 1.4x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

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

807.058

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

1.426

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
807.06 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 132.21
Med: 250.32
Q3: 499.26
Excellent

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of POSITIVE GROUP SALES SOLU... (807.06) 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
1.43x 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.47x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of POSITIVE GROUP SALES SOLU... (1.4x) 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: 4 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 52 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 48 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 48 days of revenue, i.e. 438 k€ to permanently finance.

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

437 851 €

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

4 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

52 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

48 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of POSITIVE GROUP SALES SOLUTIONS in its sector

Comparison with sector Programmation informatique

Valuation estimate

Based on 120 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of POSITIVE GROUP SALES SOLUTIONS is estimated at 2 563 926 € (range 1 147 640€ - 6 978 015€). With an EBITDA of 1 528 920€, the sector multiple of 2.2x 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
120 transactions
1147k€ 2563k€ 6978k€
2 563 926 € Range: 1 147 640€ - 6 978 015€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 528 920 € × 2.2x
Estimation 3 399 900 €
1 475 302€ - 9 352 663€
Revenue Multiple 30%
3 277 329 € × 0.27x
Estimation 890 149 €
503 189€ - 2 177 012€
Net Income Multiple 20%
1 386 623 € × 2.2x
Estimation 2 984 659 €
1 295 164€ - 8 242 903€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 120 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 POSITIVE GROUP SALES SOLUTIONS

What is the revenue of POSITIVE GROUP SALES SOLUTIONS ?

The revenue of POSITIVE GROUP SALES SOLUTIONS in 2024 is 3.3 M€.

Is POSITIVE GROUP SALES SOLUTIONS profitable?

Yes, POSITIVE GROUP SALES SOLUTIONS generated a net profit of 1.4 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of POSITIVE GROUP SALES SOLUTIONS ?

The headquarters of POSITIVE GROUP SALES SOLUTIONS is located in HEM (59510), in the department Nord.

Where to find the tax return of POSITIVE GROUP SALES SOLUTIONS ?

The tax return of POSITIVE GROUP SALES SOLUTIONS 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 POSITIVE GROUP SALES SOLUTIONS operate?

POSITIVE GROUP SALES SOLUTIONS operates in the sector Programmation informatique (NAF code 62.01Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.