SOLANE ET COMPAGNIE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SOLANE ET COMPAGNIE is a French company founded 66 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerces de détail de charbons et combustibles. Based in ELNE (66200), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 3.9 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 - SOLANE ET COMPAGNIE (SIREN 604200485)
Indicator 2024 2023 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 3 853 223 € N/C N/C 1 832 245 € 1 878 189 € 1 822 577 € N/C N/C
Net income 18 535 € 31 977 € 67 590 € 13 659 € 13 239 € 10 914 € -41 850 € 248 €
EBITDA 55 422 € N/C N/C 59 828 € 55 236 € 40 470 € N/C N/C
Net margin 0.5% N/C N/C 0.7% 0.7% 0.6% N/C N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, SOLANE ET COMPAGNIE achieves revenue of 3.9 M€. Over the period 2018-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +13.3%. After deducting consumption (3.1 M€), gross margin stands at 794 k€, i.e. a rate of 21%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 55 k€, representing 1.4% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 19 k€, i.e. 0.5% 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

3 853 223 €

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

794 053 €

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

55 422 €

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

22 342 €

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

18 535 €

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

1.4%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 46%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 35%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 3.7 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 1.3% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

45.846%

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

35.065%

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

1.318%

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

3.728

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

27.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
45.85 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 6.16
Med: 21.72
Q3: 62.74
Average -10 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of SOLANE ET COMPAGNIE (45.85) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Financial autonomy
35.06% 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 28.41%
Med: 45.6%
Q3: 59.58%
Average +8 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of SOLANE ET COMPAGNIE (35.1%) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Repayment capacity
3.73 years 2024
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.55 years
Q3: 2.01 years
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In 2024, the repayment capacity of SOLANE ET COMPAGNIE (3.73) 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 161.50. 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 8.5x. 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

161.495

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

8.547

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
161.5 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 148.68
Med: 206.0
Q3: 307.91
Average -14 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SOLANE ET COMPAGNIE (161.50) 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
8.55x 2024
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.6x
Q3: 8.57x
Good

In 2024, the interest coverage of SOLANE ET COMPAGNIE (8.6x) 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: 26 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 47 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 21 days. Inventory turnover is 16 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 49 days of revenue, i.e. 524 k€ to permanently finance.

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

523 576 €

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

26 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

47 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

16 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

49 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SOLANE ET COMPAGNIE

Positioning of SOLANE ET COMPAGNIE in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerces de détail de charbons et combustibles

Valuation estimate

Based on 117 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of SOLANE ET COMPAGNIE is estimated at 731 120 € (range 427 375€ - 1 145 589€). With an EBITDA of 55 422€, the sector multiple of 4.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.53x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
117 transactions
427k€ 731k€ 1145k€
731 120 € Range: 427 375€ - 1 145 589€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
55 422 € × 4.0x
Estimation 220 133 €
151 887€ - 415 030€
Revenue Multiple 30%
3 853 223 € × 0.53x
Estimation 2 040 074 €
1 157 255€ - 3 033 523€
Net Income Multiple 20%
18 535 € × 2.4x
Estimation 45 161 €
21 275€ - 140 089€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 117 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 SOLANE ET COMPAGNIE

What is the revenue of SOLANE ET COMPAGNIE ?

The revenue of SOLANE ET COMPAGNIE in 2024 is 3.9 M€.

Is SOLANE ET COMPAGNIE profitable?

Yes, SOLANE ET COMPAGNIE generated a net profit of 19 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of SOLANE ET COMPAGNIE ?

The headquarters of SOLANE ET COMPAGNIE is located in ELNE (66200), in the department Pyrenees-Orientales.

Where to find the tax return of SOLANE ET COMPAGNIE ?

The tax return of SOLANE ET COMPAGNIE 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 SOLANE ET COMPAGNIE operate?

SOLANE ET COMPAGNIE operates in the sector Commerces de détail de charbons et combustibles (NAF code 47.78B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.