PROLEASE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

PROLEASE is a French company founded 38 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'autres machines et équipements de bureau . Based in PARIS (75016), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 42 k€. 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 - PROLEASE (SIREN 344672456)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 41 529 € 131 287 € 18 421 € 2 387 989 € 2 226 254 € 2 944 055 € 3 569 018 € 1 690 656 €
Net income 3 333 516 € 170 218 € 5 218 € 6 801 € 14 935 € 24 022 € 57 486 € 8 077 €
EBITDA -417 328 € -194 704 € -474 735 € -3 544 € 32 336 € 45 988 € 78 735 € 19 977 €
Net margin 8027.0% 129.7% 28.3% 0.3% 0.7% 0.8% 1.6% 0.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, PROLEASE achieves revenue of 42 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2024 (CAGR: -37.1%). Significant drop of -68% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (-19 k€), gross margin stands at 61 k€, i.e. a rate of 146%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -417 k€, representing -1004.9% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-68%), EBITDA varies by -114%, reducing margin by 856.6 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 3.3 M€, i.e. 8027.0% 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

41 529 €

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

60 709 €

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

-417 328 €

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

-463 672 €

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

3 333 516 €

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

-1004.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 5%. 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 74%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

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

4.736%

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

74.235%

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

-1444.937%

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

-0.387

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

41.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
PROLEASE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
4.74 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 1.67
Med: 12.9
Q3: 50.79
Good -44 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of PROLEASE (4.74) 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
74.23% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 26.98%
Med: 43.85%
Q3: 60.07%
Excellent +32 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of PROLEASE (74.2%) 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
-0.39 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.47 years
Q3: 1.93 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of PROLEASE (-0.39) 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 210.86. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

210.86

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

-0.737

Liquidity indicators evolution
PROLEASE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
210.86 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 159.95
Med: 229.09
Q3: 338.64
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of PROLEASE (210.86) 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
-0.74x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.91x
Q3: 4.87x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of PROLEASE (-0.7x) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

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: 6025 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 178 days. The gap of 5847 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 14848 days of revenue, i.e. 1.7 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +678%, 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

1 712 811 €

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

6025 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

178 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

14848 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
PROLEASE

Positioning of PROLEASE in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'autres machines et équipements de bureau

Valuation estimate

Based on 73 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of PROLEASE is estimated at 1 550 197 € (range 1 231 706€ - 3 785 452€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.34x (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
73 tx
1231k€ 1550k€ 3785k€
1 550 197 € Range: 1 231 706€ - 3 785 452€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
41 529 € × 0.34x
Estimation 14 136 €
14 136€ - 14 136€
Net Income Multiple 20%
3 333 516 € × 1.2x
Estimation 3 854 289 €
3 058 061€ - 9 442 426€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 73 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...).

Similar companies (Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'autres machines et équipements de bureau )

Compare PROLEASE with other companies in the same sector:

Voir toutes les statistiques du secteur Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'autres machines et équipements de bureau

Frequently asked questions about PROLEASE

What is the revenue of PROLEASE ?

The revenue of PROLEASE in 2024 is 42 k€.

Is PROLEASE profitable?

Yes, PROLEASE generated a net profit of 3.3 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of PROLEASE ?

The headquarters of PROLEASE is located in PARIS (75016), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of PROLEASE ?

The tax return of PROLEASE 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 PROLEASE operate?

PROLEASE operates in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'autres machines et équipements de bureau (NAF code 46.66Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.