SALON INTERNATIONAL DE L'ALIMENTATION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SALON INTERNATIONAL DE L'ALIMENTATION is a French company founded 57 years ago, specialized in the sector Organisation de foires, salons professionnels et congrès. Based in COURBEVOIE (92400), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 97.5 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 - SALON INTERNATIONAL DE L'ALIMENTATION (SIREN 692029788)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 97 489 182 € N/C 70 250 019 € 4 126 083 € 1 177 155 € 67 845 990 € 2 651 149 € 60 298 013 €
Net income 24 996 532 € 2 437 549 € 17 131 346 € 88 833 € -5 497 156 € 20 027 709 € 1 462 071 € 15 955 468 €
EBITDA 56 550 547 € N/C 39 442 582 € 1 676 700 € -2 193 671 € 38 048 607 € 1 772 713 € 32 351 351 €
Net margin 25.6% N/C 24.4% 2.2% -467.0% 29.5% 55.1% 26.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, SALON INTERNATIONAL DE L'ALIMENTATION achieves revenue of 97.5 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +6.2%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 97.5 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 56.6 M€, representing 58.0% of revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 25.0 M€, i.e. 25.6% 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

97 489 182 €

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

97 489 182 €

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

56 550 547 €

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

32 238 981 €

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

24 996 532 €

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

58.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 1%. 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 42%. 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 0.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 30.7% 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

0.59%

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

42.392%

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

30.696%

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

0.005

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.59 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 6.15
Q3: 41.32
Good

In 2024, the debt ratio of SALON INTERNATIONAL DE L'... (0.59) 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
42.39% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 3.99%
Med: 27.87%
Q3: 55.09%
Good +21 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of SALON INTERNATIONAL DE L'... (42.4%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
0.01 years 2024
2022
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.67 years
Average +25 pts over 2 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of SALON INTERNATIONAL DE L'... (0.01) 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 183.20. 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 0.3x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

183.197

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

0.277

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
183.2 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 121.4
Med: 202.74
Q3: 381.14
Average +16 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SALON INTERNATIONAL DE L'... (183.20) 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
0.28x 2024
2022
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.69x
Good +10 pts over 2 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of SALON INTERNATIONAL DE L'... (0.3x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 21 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 184 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 163 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 186 days of revenue, i.e. 50.5 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +98%, 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

50 466 250 €

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

21 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

184 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

186 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SALON INTERNATIONAL DE L'ALIMENTATION in its sector

Comparison with sector Organisation de foires, salons professionnels et congrès

Valuation estimate

Based on 63 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of SALON INTERNATIONAL DE L'ALIMENTATION is estimated at 72 919 521 € (range 34 163 521€ - 242 251 009€). With an EBITDA of 56 550 547€, the sector multiple of 1.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.68x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
63 tx
34163k€ 72919k€ 242251k€
72 919 521 € Range: 34 163 521€ - 242 251 009€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
56 550 547 € × 1.6x
Estimation 88 334 990 €
41 913 184€ - 349 636 075€
Revenue Multiple 30%
97 489 182 € × 0.68x
Estimation 66 331 173 €
25 284 179€ - 123 317 143€
Net Income Multiple 20%
24 996 532 € × 1.8x
Estimation 44 263 373 €
28 108 377€ - 152 189 144€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 63 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 SALON INTERNATIONAL DE L'ALIMENTATION

What is the revenue of SALON INTERNATIONAL DE L'ALIMENTATION ?

The revenue of SALON INTERNATIONAL DE L'ALIMENTATION in 2024 is 97.5 M€.

Is SALON INTERNATIONAL DE L'ALIMENTATION profitable?

Yes, SALON INTERNATIONAL DE L'ALIMENTATION generated a net profit of 25.0 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of SALON INTERNATIONAL DE L'ALIMENTATION ?

The headquarters of SALON INTERNATIONAL DE L'ALIMENTATION is located in COURBEVOIE (92400), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.

Where to find the tax return of SALON INTERNATIONAL DE L'ALIMENTATION ?

The tax return of SALON INTERNATIONAL DE L'ALIMENTATION 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 SALON INTERNATIONAL DE L'ALIMENTATION operate?

SALON INTERNATIONAL DE L'ALIMENTATION operates in the sector Organisation de foires, salons professionnels et congrès (NAF code 82.30Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.