SUNGLASS HUT FRANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SUNGLASS HUT FRANCE is a French company founded 10 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerces de détail d'optique. Based in PARIS (75008), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 47.7 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 - SUNGLASS HUT FRANCE (SIREN 812674836)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2016
Revenue 47 727 519 € 44 002 481 € 25 977 937 € 16 223 075 € 12 191 393 € 22 580 040 € 20 466 099 € 10 241 151 €
Net income 1 544 777 € 1 303 805 € 1 531 035 € 689 263 € -1 013 349 € 974 945 € 537 759 € 577 123 €
EBITDA 5 450 364 € 6 709 103 € 3 969 717 € 2 704 098 € 161 369 € 2 863 311 € 1 874 102 € -1 366 762 €
Net margin 3.2% 3.0% 5.9% 4.2% -8.3% 4.3% 2.6% 5.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, SUNGLASS HUT FRANCE achieves revenue of 47.7 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +21.2%. Vs 2023: +8%. After deducting consumption (16.0 M€), gross margin stands at 31.7 M€, i.e. a rate of 66%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 5.5 M€, representing 11.4% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+8%), EBITDA varies by -19%, reducing margin by 3.8 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 1.5 M€, i.e. 3.2% 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

47 727 519 €

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

31 727 674 €

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

5 450 364 €

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

2 714 379 €

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

1 544 777 €

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

11.4%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 34%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Cash flow represents 6.5% 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

0.0%

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

34.394%

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

6.468%

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

37.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
SUNGLASS HUT FRANCE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 6.25
Med: 24.6
Q3: 67.83
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of SUNGLASS HUT FRANCE (0.00) 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
34.39% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 27.06%
Med: 52.86%
Q3: 69.46%
Average -15 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of SUNGLASS HUT FRANCE (34.4%) 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: 0.84 years
Q3: 2.71 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of SUNGLASS HUT FRANCE (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 60.09. 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 3.2x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

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

60.09

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

3.215

Liquidity indicators evolution
SUNGLASS HUT FRANCE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
60.09 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 162.44
Med: 249.24
Q3: 376.94
Watch -14 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SUNGLASS HUT FRANCE (60.09) 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
3.21x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.37x
Q3: 5.78x
Good +34 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of SUNGLASS HUT FRANCE (3.2x) 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: 17 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 52 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 35 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 48 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). WCR is negative (-28 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-156%), 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

-3 758 065 €

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

17 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

52 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

48 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

-28 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SUNGLASS HUT FRANCE

Positioning of SUNGLASS HUT FRANCE in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerces de détail d'optique

Valuation estimate

Based on 117 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of SUNGLASS HUT FRANCE is estimated at 19 157 791 € (range 12 123 425€ - 34 015 085€). With an EBITDA of 5 450 364€, 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
12123k€ 19157k€ 34015k€
19 157 791 € Range: 12 123 425€ - 34 015 085€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
5 450 364 € × 4.0x
Estimation 21 648 531 €
14 937 060€ - 40 815 315€
Revenue Multiple 30%
47 727 519 € × 0.53x
Estimation 25 269 145 €
14 334 208€ - 37 574 391€
Net Income Multiple 20%
1 544 777 € × 2.4x
Estimation 3 763 912 €
1 773 168€ - 11 675 554€

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 SUNGLASS HUT FRANCE

What is the revenue of SUNGLASS HUT FRANCE ?

The revenue of SUNGLASS HUT FRANCE in 2024 is 47.7 M€.

Is SUNGLASS HUT FRANCE profitable?

Yes, SUNGLASS HUT FRANCE generated a net profit of 1.5 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of SUNGLASS HUT FRANCE ?

The headquarters of SUNGLASS HUT FRANCE is located in PARIS (75008), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of SUNGLASS HUT FRANCE ?

The tax return of SUNGLASS HUT FRANCE 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 SUNGLASS HUT FRANCE operate?

SUNGLASS HUT FRANCE operates in the sector Commerces de détail d'optique (NAF code 47.78A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.