STENDHAL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

STENDHAL is a French company founded 59 years ago, specialized in the sector Fabrication de parfums et de produits pour la toilette. Based in PARIS (75008), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 2.6 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 - STENDHAL (SIREN 672016292)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 2 579 357 € 2 058 629 € 2 339 707 € 3 148 315 € 1 223 375 € 1 844 587 € 1 962 069 € 2 573 994 € 2 434 646 €
Net income 1 130 731 € -166 011 € -1 353 240 € 61 454 € -834 793 € -1 835 752 € -1 965 935 € -1 924 520 € -2 262 270 €
EBITDA -58 682 € 327 767 € -1 240 497 € 235 846 € -448 403 € -460 170 € -297 347 € 32 240 € -864 857 €
Net margin 43.8% -8.1% -57.8% 2.0% -68.2% -99.5% -100.2% -74.8% -92.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, STENDHAL achieves revenue of 2.6 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +0.7%). Vs 2023, growth of +25% (2.1 M€ -> 2.6 M€). After deducting consumption (891 k€), gross margin stands at 1.7 M€, i.e. a rate of 65%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -59 k€, representing -2.3% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+25%), EBITDA varies by -118%, reducing margin by 18.2 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 1.1 M€, i.e. 43.8% 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

2 579 357 €

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

1 688 383 €

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

-58 682 €

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

-68 536 €

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

1 130 731 €

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

-2.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 58%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 17%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

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

57.772%

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

16.812%

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

-13.988%

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

0.0

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

33.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
STENDHAL

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
57.77 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.02
Med: 16.22
Q3: 72.0
Average +44 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of STENDHAL (57.77) 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
16.81% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 13.03%
Med: 38.97%
Q3: 62.54%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of STENDHAL (16.8%) 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
0.0 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.85 years
Excellent -20 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of STENDHAL (0.00) 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 90.11. 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

90.112

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

-528.746

Liquidity indicators evolution
STENDHAL

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
90.11 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 133.67
Med: 232.72
Q3: 398.8
Watch

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of STENDHAL (90.11) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
-528.75x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.69x
Q3: 9.22x
Watch

In 2024, the interest coverage of STENDHAL (-528.8x) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. Low coverage may indicate fragility to rate or income variations.

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: 95 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 73 days. The company must finance 22 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 636 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 47 days of revenue, i.e. 335 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-48%), freeing up cash.

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

335 342 €

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

95 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

73 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

636 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

47 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
STENDHAL

Positioning of STENDHAL in its sector

Comparison with sector Fabrication de parfums et de produits pour la toilette

Valuation estimate

Based on 74 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of STENDHAL is estimated at 413 298 € (range 220 437€ - 2 302 954€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.11x (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
74 tx
220k€ 413k€ 2302k€
413 298 € Range: 220 437€ - 2 302 954€
Section all-time Aggregated at NAF section level

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
2 579 357 € × 0.11x
Estimation 283 328 €
184 895€ - 644 613€
Net Income Multiple 20%
1 130 731 € × 0.5x
Estimation 608 256 €
273 752€ - 4 790 467€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 74 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 STENDHAL

What is the revenue of STENDHAL ?

The revenue of STENDHAL in 2024 is 2.6 M€.

Is STENDHAL profitable?

Yes, STENDHAL generated a net profit of 1.1 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of STENDHAL ?

The headquarters of STENDHAL is located in PARIS (75008), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of STENDHAL ?

The tax return of STENDHAL 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 STENDHAL operate?

STENDHAL operates in the sector Fabrication de parfums et de produits pour la toilette (NAF code 20.42Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.