POTASSE ET PRODUITS CHIMIQUES SAS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

POTASSE ET PRODUITS CHIMIQUES SAS is a French company founded 72 years ago, specialized in the sector Fabrication d'autres produits chimiques inorganiques de base n.c.a.. Based in THANN (68800), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 128.0 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 - POTASSE ET PRODUITS CHIMIQUES SAS (SIREN 775642853)
Indicator 2024 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 127 995 824 € 113 304 866 € 103 170 703 € 112 488 254 € 109 772 937 € 102 873 244 €
Net income 11 161 395 € -2 524 583 € -3 372 409 € 1 248 355 € 477 512 € -1 361 959 €
EBITDA 10 237 495 € 2 177 133 € 4 254 279 € 7 186 023 € 3 590 590 € 1 040 123 €
Net margin 8.7% -2.2% -3.3% 1.1% 0.4% -1.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, POTASSE ET PRODUITS CHIMIQUES SAS achieves revenue of 128.0 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 6 years (CAGR: +3.2%). Vs 2021, growth of +13% (113.3 M€ -> 128.0 M€). After deducting consumption (47.3 M€), gross margin stands at 80.7 M€, i.e. a rate of 63%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 10.2 M€, representing 8.0% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +6.1 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 11.2 M€, i.e. 8.7% 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

127 995 824 €

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

80 678 931 €

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

10 237 495 €

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

3 663 812 €

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

11 161 395 €

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

7.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 101%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 29%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 3.9 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 6.7% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

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

100.737%

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

29.332%

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

6.726%

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

3.921

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

27.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
100.74 2024
2020
2021
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 2.78
Q3: 24.44
Watch

In 2024, the debt ratio of POTASSE ET PRODUITS CHIMI... (100.74) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
29.33% 2024
2020
2021
2024
Q1: 37.18%
Med: 52.32%
Q3: 73.27%
Watch

In 2024, the financial autonomy of POTASSE ET PRODUITS CHIMI... (29.3%) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. Low autonomy may limit investment capacity and increase vulnerability.

Repayment capacity
3.92 years 2024
2020
2021
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.05 years
Q3: 1.18 years
Watch +13 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of POTASSE ET PRODUITS CHIMI... (3.92) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 197.07. 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 12.3x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

197.074

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

12.341

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
197.07 2024
2020
2021
2024
Q1: 110.5
Med: 196.93
Q3: 369.67
Good +18 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of POTASSE ET PRODUITS CHIMI... (197.07) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
12.34x 2024
2020
2021
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 3.18x
Q3: 8.53x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of POTASSE ET PRODUITS CHIMI... (12.3x) 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: 45 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 70 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 25 days. Inventory turnover is 53 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 125 days of revenue, i.e. 44.5 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2024, WCR increased by +197%, 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

44 486 229 €

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

45 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

70 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

53 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

125 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of POTASSE ET PRODUITS CHIMIQUES SAS in its sector

Comparison with sector Fabrication d'autres produits chimiques inorganiques de base n.c.a.

Valuation estimate

Based on 74 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of POTASSE ET PRODUITS CHIMIQUES SAS is estimated at 8 618 043 € (range 4 262 220€ - 26 431 408€). With an EBITDA of 10 237 495€, the sector multiple of 0.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.11x (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 2024
74 tx
4262k€ 8618k€ 26431k€
8 618 043 € Range: 4 262 220€ - 26 431 408€
Section all-time Aggregated at NAF section level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
10 237 495 € × 0.6x
Estimation 6 398 698 €
1 938 512€ - 14 755 597€
Revenue Multiple 30%
127 995 824 € × 0.11x
Estimation 14 059 605 €
9 175 088€ - 31 987 708€
Net Income Multiple 20%
11 161 395 € × 0.5x
Estimation 6 004 066 €
2 702 190€ - 47 286 486€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 74 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 POTASSE ET PRODUITS CHIMIQUES SAS

What is the revenue of POTASSE ET PRODUITS CHIMIQUES SAS ?

The revenue of POTASSE ET PRODUITS CHIMIQUES SAS in 2024 is 128.0 M€.

Is POTASSE ET PRODUITS CHIMIQUES SAS profitable?

Yes, POTASSE ET PRODUITS CHIMIQUES SAS generated a net profit of 11.2 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of POTASSE ET PRODUITS CHIMIQUES SAS ?

The headquarters of POTASSE ET PRODUITS CHIMIQUES SAS is located in THANN (68800), in the department Haut-Rhin.

Where to find the tax return of POTASSE ET PRODUITS CHIMIQUES SAS ?

The tax return of POTASSE ET PRODUITS CHIMIQUES SAS 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 POTASSE ET PRODUITS CHIMIQUES SAS operate?

POTASSE ET PRODUITS CHIMIQUES SAS operates in the sector Fabrication d'autres produits chimiques inorganiques de base n.c.a. (NAF code 20.13B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.