SUNSTAR FRANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SUNSTAR FRANCE is a French company founded 50 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de produits pharmaceutiques. Based in LEVALLOIS-PERRET (92300), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 41.4 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 - SUNSTAR FRANCE (SIREN 307736959)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 41 370 422 € 38 254 133 € 33 793 530 € 34 101 167 € 30 432 073 € 38 830 736 € 37 988 141 € 37 386 445 € 39 222 266 €
Net income 673 458 € 1 247 868 € 845 435 € 1 255 963 € 759 584 € 1 325 921 € 1 311 010 € 1 129 762 € 1 199 562 €
EBITDA 1 089 443 € 1 627 737 € 1 444 966 € 2 812 041 € 2 168 378 € 2 773 555 € 2 225 895 € 2 521 438 € 2 403 303 €
Net margin 1.6% 3.3% 2.5% 3.7% 2.5% 3.4% 3.5% 3.0% 3.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, SUNSTAR FRANCE achieves revenue of 41.4 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +0.7%). Vs 2023: +8%. After deducting consumption (19.4 M€), gross margin stands at 22.0 M€, i.e. a rate of 53%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 1.1 M€, representing 2.6% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 673 k€, i.e. 1.6% 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

41 370 422 €

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

22 016 785 €

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

1 089 443 €

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

1 086 776 €

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

673 458 €

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

2.6%

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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 41%. 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 0.7% 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

0.003%

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

40.634%

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

0.653%

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

0.001

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

41.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
SUNSTAR FRANCE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 4.27
Q3: 43.96
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of SUNSTAR 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
40.63% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 14.64%
Med: 38.36%
Q3: 60.56%
Good -7 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of SUNSTAR FRANCE (40.6%) 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
0.0 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.09 years
Good +25 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of SUNSTAR FRANCE (0.00) 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 168.45. 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 0.1x. 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

168.451

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

0.054

Liquidity indicators evolution
SUNSTAR FRANCE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
168.45 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 132.74
Med: 202.27
Q3: 325.9
Average -11 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SUNSTAR FRANCE (168.45) 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
0.05x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.41x
Q3: 6.25x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of SUNSTAR FRANCE (0.1x) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

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: 75 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 68 days. The company must finance 7 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 21 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 100 days of revenue, i.e. 11.5 M€ 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

11 451 747 €

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

75 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

68 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

21 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

100 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SUNSTAR FRANCE

Positioning of SUNSTAR FRANCE in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de produits pharmaceutiques

Valuation estimate

Based on 124 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of SUNSTAR FRANCE is estimated at 3 137 324 € (range 1 656 744€ - 9 806 052€). With an EBITDA of 1 089 443€, the sector multiple of 0.7x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.21x (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
124 transactions
1656k€ 3137k€ 9806k€
3 137 324 € Range: 1 656 744€ - 9 806 052€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 089 443 € × 0.7x
Estimation 766 843 €
362 514€ - 2 791 028€
Revenue Multiple 30%
41 370 422 € × 0.21x
Estimation 8 810 841 €
4 777 910€ - 26 688 182€
Net Income Multiple 20%
673 458 € × 0.8x
Estimation 553 256 €
210 573€ - 2 020 422€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 124 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...).

Similar companies (Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de produits pharmaceutiques)

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Frequently asked questions about SUNSTAR FRANCE

What is the revenue of SUNSTAR FRANCE ?

The revenue of SUNSTAR FRANCE in 2024 is 41.4 M€.

Is SUNSTAR FRANCE profitable?

Yes, SUNSTAR FRANCE generated a net profit of 673 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of SUNSTAR FRANCE ?

The headquarters of SUNSTAR FRANCE is located in LEVALLOIS-PERRET (92300), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.

Where to find the tax return of SUNSTAR FRANCE ?

The tax return of SUNSTAR 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 SUNSTAR FRANCE operate?

SUNSTAR FRANCE operates in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de produits pharmaceutiques (NAF code 46.46Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.