SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION PROVENCIA : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION PROVENCIA is a French company founded 43 years ago, specialized in the sector Hypermarchés. Based in ANNECY (74000), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 424.3 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

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

Financial history - SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION PROVENCIA (SIREN 326521002)
Indicator 2024 2022 2021 2018 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 424 335 480 € 430 410 992 € 419 085 096 € 431 265 939 € 432 432 032 € 457 810 815 € 467 425 861 €
Net income 26 183 211 € 29 131 673 € 23 683 111 € 18 766 811 € 19 013 917 € 19 710 506 € 17 866 637 €
EBITDA 12 434 813 € 15 995 303 € 19 778 157 € 15 451 347 € 17 790 247 € 21 319 769 € 24 112 006 €
Net margin 6.2% 6.8% 5.7% 4.4% 4.4% 4.3% 3.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION PROVENCIA achieves revenue of 424.3 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -1.1%). Slight decline of -1% vs 2022. After deducting consumption (318.4 M€), gross margin stands at 105.9 M€, i.e. a rate of 25%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 12.4 M€, representing 2.9% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 26.2 M€, i.e. 6.2% 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

424 335 480 €

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

105 944 922 €

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

12 434 813 €

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

6 273 772 €

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

26 183 211 €

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

2.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 16%. 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 70%. 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 1.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 7.0% 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

16.049%

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

70.461%

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

6.959%

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

1.081

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

36.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
16.05 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 19.62
Med: 53.81
Q3: 119.13
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION PR... (16.05) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
70.46% 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 21.34%
Med: 36.4%
Q3: 49.04%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION PR... (70.5%) 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
1.08 years 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 0.71 years
Med: 1.92 years
Q3: 3.81 years
Good -10 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION PR... (1.08) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 304.07. 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 6.3x. 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

304.074

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

6.271

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
304.07 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 115.06
Med: 147.03
Q3: 190.08
Excellent

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION PR... (304.07) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
6.27x 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 1.05x
Med: 3.92x
Q3: 9.05x
Good +36 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION PR... (6.3x) 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: 4 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 36 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 32 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 24 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 58 days of revenue, i.e. 68.1 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2015-2024, WCR increased by +181%, 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

68 084 628 €

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

4 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

36 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

24 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

58 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION PROVENCIA in its sector

Comparison with sector Hypermarchés

Valuation estimate

Based on 551 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION PROVENCIA is estimated at 89 171 081 € (range 39 920 326€ - 185 259 802€). With an EBITDA of 12 434 813€, the sector multiple of 4.7x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.23x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
551 transactions
39920k€ 89171k€ 185259k€
89 171 081 € Range: 39 920 326€ - 185 259 802€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
12 434 813 € × 4.7x
Estimation 58 790 971 €
20 489 324€ - 125 224 703€
Revenue Multiple 30%
424 335 480 € × 0.23x
Estimation 97 561 843 €
53 045 267€ - 179 177 101€
Net Income Multiple 20%
26 183 211 € × 5.8x
Estimation 152 535 217 €
68 810 422€ - 344 471 602€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 551 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 SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION PROVENCIA

What is the revenue of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION PROVENCIA ?

The revenue of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION PROVENCIA in 2024 is 424.3 M€.

Is SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION PROVENCIA profitable?

Yes, SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION PROVENCIA generated a net profit of 26.2 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION PROVENCIA ?

The headquarters of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION PROVENCIA is located in ANNECY (74000), in the department Haute-Savoie.

Where to find the tax return of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION PROVENCIA ?

The tax return of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION PROVENCIA 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 SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION PROVENCIA operate?

SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION PROVENCIA operates in the sector Hypermarchés (NAF code 47.11F). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.