POSTRY : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

POSTRY is a French company founded 69 years ago, specialized in the sector Location de terrains et d'autres biens immobiliers. Based in BOIS COLOMBES (92270), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 203 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-25

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - POSTRY (SIREN 445721939)
Indicator 2017 2016
Revenue 203 152 € 232 480 €
Net income -20 014 € -7 506 €
EBITDA 37 169 € 26 960 €
Net margin -9.9% -3.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, POSTRY achieves revenue of 203 k€. Significant drop of -13% vs 2016. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 203 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 37 k€, representing 18.3% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +6.7 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Net income is negative at -20 k€ (-9.9% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2017) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

203 152 €

Gross margin (2017) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

203 152 €

EBITDA (2017) ?
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

37 169 €

EBIT (2017) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-14 269 €

Net income (2017) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-20 014 €

EBITDA margin (2017) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

18.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 173%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 34%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 16.7 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 15.5% 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 (2017) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

172.551%

Financial autonomy (2017) ?
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

33.6%

Cash flow / Revenue (2017) ?
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

15.48%

Repayment capacity (2017) ?
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

16.71

Asset age ratio (2017) ?
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

32.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
POSTRY

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
172.55 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0
Med: 13.68
Q3: 149.68
Average

In 2017, the debt ratio of POSTRY (172.55) 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
33.6% 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 3.75%
Med: 38.99%
Q3: 78.34%
Average

In 2017, the financial autonomy of POSTRY (33.6%) 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
16.71 years 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.51 years
Q3: 7.56 years
Average

In 2017, the repayment capacity of POSTRY (16.71) 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 220.54. 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 17.8x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2017) ?
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

220.54

Interest coverage (2017) ?
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

17.829

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
220.54 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 73.82
Med: 229.69
Q3: 855.41
Average

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of POSTRY (220.54) 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
17.83x 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.15x
Q3: 15.56x
Excellent

In 2017, the interest coverage of POSTRY (17.8x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 70 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 70 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 12 days of revenue, i.e. 7 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2017) ?
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

6 976 €

Customer credit (2017) ?
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

0 j

Supplier credit (2017) ?
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

70 j

Inventory turnover (2017) ?
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 (2017) ?
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

12 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
POSTRY

Positioning of POSTRY in its sector

Comparison with sector Location de terrains et d'autres biens immobiliers

Valuation estimate

Based on 227 transactions of similar company sales in 2017, the value of POSTRY is estimated at 150 184 € (range 48 944€ - 294 912€). With an EBITDA of 37 169€, the sector multiple of 4.4x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.62x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2017
227 transactions
48k€ 150k€ 294k€
150 184 € Range: 48 944€ - 294 912€
NAF 5 année 2017

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
37 169 € × 4.4x
Estimation 165 307 €
50 899€ - 300 312€
Revenue Multiple 30%
203 152 € × 0.62x
Estimation 124 980 €
45 686€ - 285 912€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 227 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 POSTRY

What is the revenue of POSTRY ?

The revenue of POSTRY in 2017 is 203 k€.

Is POSTRY profitable?

POSTRY recorded a net loss in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of POSTRY ?

The headquarters of POSTRY is located in BOIS COLOMBES (92270), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.

Where to find the tax return of POSTRY ?

The tax return of POSTRY 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 POSTRY operate?

POSTRY operates in the sector Location de terrains et d'autres biens immobiliers (NAF code 68.20B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.