PURFER : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
PURFER is a French company
founded 41 years ago,
specialized in the sector Récupération de déchets triés.
Based in SAINT-PIERRE-DE-CHANDIEU (69780),
this company of category GE
shows in 2024 a revenue of 413.0 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
En 2024, PURFER alcanza unos ingresos de 413.0 M€. En el período 2017-2024, la empresa muestra un fuerte crecimiento con una TCAC de +6.1%. Ligera caída de -1% vs 2023. Tras deducir el consumo (269.1 M€), el margen bruto se sitúa en 143.9 M€, es decir, una tasa del 35%. El EBITDA alcanza 26.2 M€, representando el 6.3% de los ingresos. El margen operativo sigue siendo frágil, requiriendo vigilancia de costes. El resultado neto asciende a 12.9 M€, es decir, el 3.1% de los ingresos.
Revenue (2024)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
413 043 629 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
143 903 281 €
EBITDA (2024)
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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
26 168 357 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
18 982 620 €
Net income (2024)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
12 916 594 €
EBITDA margin (2024)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
6.3%
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Assets
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Solvency and debt ratios
El ratio de endeudamiento (= Deuda financiera / Fondos propios x 100) se sitúa en 1%. Este nivel muy bajo refleja una estructura financiera sólida. La autonomía financiera (= Fondos propios / Total activo x 100) alcanza el 40%. El equilibrio entre fondos propios y deuda es satisfactorio. La capacidad de reembolso indica que se necesitarían 0.0 años de flujo de caja. Este corto período demuestra una excelente sostenibilidad de la deuda. El flujo de caja representa el 4.4% de los ingresos.
Debt ratio (2024)
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Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low 50-100% : Moderate > 100% : High
1.377%
Financial autonomy (2024)
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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
39.613%
Cash flow / Revenue (2024)
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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
4.38%
Repayment capacity (2024)
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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
0.038
Asset age ratio (2024)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Debt ratio
0.334
0.531
1.368
0.632
0.848
0.178
3.635
1.377
Financial autonomy
33.128
32.167
28.107
29.53
39.312
36.576
36.783
39.613
Repayment capacity
0.005
0.01
0.027
0.015
0.014
0.003
0.087
0.038
Cash flow / Revenue
6.324%
4.549%
3.896%
4.344%
7.711%
6.123%
4.764%
4.38%
Sector positioning
Ratio de endeudamiento
1.382024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.9
Med: 20.2
Q3: 81.52
Bueno
En 2024, el ratio de endeudamiento de PURFER (1.38) se sitúa por debajo de la mediana del sector. Este ratio mide el peso de la deuda en relación con el patrimonio. Esta posición controlada refleja una gestión prudente.
Autonomía financiera
39.61%2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 19.47%
Med: 41.89%
Q3: 64.94%
Average+6 pts over 3 years
En 2024, el autonomía financiera de PURFER (39.6%) se sitúa por debajo de la mediana del sector. Este ratio representa la parte del patrimonio en la financiación total. Una mejora fortalecería la posición competitiva.
Capacidad de reembolso
0.04 ans2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 ans
Med: 0.38 ans
Q3: 2.64 ans
Bueno
En 2024, el capacidad de reembolso de PURFER (0.0 an) se sitúa por debajo de la mediana del sector. Este ratio indica el número de años necesarios para pagar la deuda con flujo de caja. Esta posición controlada refleja una gestión prudente.
Liquidity ratios
El ratio de liquidez se sitúa en 104.39. La empresa tiene 2€ de activos líquidos por cada 1€ de deuda a corto plazo. El ratio de cobertura de intereses (= EBIT / Gastos financieros) es de 3.2x. Los gastos financieros están adecuadamente cubiertos por las operaciones.
Liquidity ratio (2024)
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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
104.395
Interest coverage (2024)
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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
3.213
Liquidity indicators evolution PURFER
Visualisation créée via abddaf.fr Sources : INPI & BCE - Retraitements : Ministère de l'économie
Indicator
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
115.447
109.557
93.181
96.921
132.191
120.466
91.165
104.395
Interest coverage
0.198
0.317
0.222
0.61
0.15
0.043
0.309
3.213
Sector positioning
Ratio de liquidez
104.392024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 132.55
Med: 203.13
Q3: 363.17
Vigilar
En 2024, el ratio de liquidez de PURFER (104.39) se sitúa en el 25% más bajo del sector. Este ratio mide la capacidad de cubrir deuda a corto plazo con activos corrientes. Un ratio inferior a 1 puede señalar tensiones potenciales de flujo de caja.
Cobertura de intereses
3.21x2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.95x
Q3: 7.43x
Bueno+32 pts over 3 years
En 2024, el cobertura de intereses de PURFER (3.2x) se sitúa por encima de la mediana del sector. Este ratio indica cuántas veces el resultado operativo cubre los gastos de intereses. Esta posición cómoda ofrece un margen de seguridad apreciable.
Working capital requirement (WCR) and payment terms
El fondo de maniobra operativo (FM) mide el desfase temporal de tesorería. Plazo medio de cobro a clientes: 48 días. Plazo proveedores: 57 días. Situación favorable. La rotación de existencias es de 14 días. Rotación rápida, señal de buena gestión de existencias. El FM representa 46 días de ingresos.
Operating WCR (2024)
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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
52 266 541 €
Customer credit (2024)
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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
48 j
Supplier credit (2024)
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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
57 j
Inventory turnover (2024)
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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
14 j
WCR in days of revenue (2024)
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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
46 j
WCR and payment terms evolution PURFER
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Indicator
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Operating WCR
44 041 713 €
40 511 425 €
26 911 946 €
19 731 314 €
51 503 253 €
75 199 554 €
38 570 113 €
52 266 541 €
Inventory turnover (days)
15
13
12
20
14
12
11
14
Customer payment term (days)
32
27
32
36
36
46
45
48
Supplier payment term (days)
65
59
61
68
65
61
51
57
Positioning of PURFER in its sector
Comparison with sector Récupération de déchets triés
Valuation estimate
Based on 85 transactions of similar company sales
(all years),
the value of PURFER is estimated at
40 210 381 €
(range 21 190 331€ - 90 599 120€).
With an EBITDA of 26 168 357€, the sector multiple of 1.0x is applied.
The price/revenue ratio is 0.18x
(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 value2024
85 tx
21190k€40210k€90599k€
40 210 381 €Range: 21 190 331€ - 90 599 120€
NAF 5 all-time
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
26 168 357 €×1.0x
Estimation26 595 676 €
5 167 591€ - 55 152 823€
Revenue Multiple30%
413 043 629 €×0.18x
Estimation74 367 396 €
59 248 607€ - 141 245 931€
Net Income Multiple20%
12 916 594 €×1.8x
Estimation23 011 625 €
4 159 771€ - 103 244 650€
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 85 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 (Récupération de déchets triés)
Compare PURFER with other companies in the same sector:
Yes, PURFER generated a net profit of 12.9 M€ in 2024.
Where is the headquarters of PURFER ?
The headquarters of PURFER is located in SAINT-PIERRE-DE-CHANDIEU (69780), in the department Rhone.
Where to find the tax return of PURFER ?
The tax return of PURFER 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 PURFER operate?
PURFER operates in the sector Récupération de déchets triés (NAF code 38.32Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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