TECAN FRANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

TECAN FRANCE is a French company founded 35 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de produits pharmaceutiques. Based in LYON (69003), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 16.8 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 - TECAN FRANCE (SIREN 380243923)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 16 797 707 € 20 121 303 € 19 122 988 € 18 738 798 € 17 859 530 € 13 733 212 € 15 690 764 € 14 320 678 € 14 267 477 €
Net income 340 418 € 663 337 € 586 992 € 487 292 € 249 716 € 192 701 € 426 803 € 425 129 € 436 523 €
EBITDA 438 595 € 1 026 812 € 393 559 € 1 006 017 € 304 975 € 800 573 € 468 348 € 629 426 € -9 645 €
Net margin 2.0% 3.3% 3.1% 2.6% 1.4% 1.4% 2.7% 3.0% 3.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, TECAN FRANCE achieves revenue of 16.8 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +2.1%). Significant drop of -17% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (10.5 M€), gross margin stands at 6.3 M€, i.e. a rate of 37%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 439 k€, representing 2.6% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-17%), EBITDA varies by -57%, reducing margin by 2.5 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 340 k€, i.e. 2.0% 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

16 797 707 €

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

6 250 249 €

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

438 595 €

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

388 851 €

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

340 418 €

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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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 39%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Cash flow represents 2.4% 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

0.0%

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

38.554%

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

2.356%

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

48.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
TECAN 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 TECAN 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
38.55% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 14.64%
Med: 38.36%
Q3: 60.56%
Good

In 2024, the financial autonomy of TECAN FRANCE (38.5%) 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
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of TECAN 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 232.94. 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

232.936

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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
TECAN FRANCE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
232.94 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 132.74
Med: 202.27
Q3: 325.9
Good +9 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of TECAN FRANCE (232.94) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
0.0x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.41x
Q3: 6.25x
Average -50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of TECAN FRANCE (0.0x) 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: 66 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 70 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 4 days. Inventory turnover is 33 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 117 days of revenue, i.e. 5.5 M€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-21%), 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

5 473 029 €

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

66 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

70 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

33 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

117 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
TECAN FRANCE

Positioning of TECAN 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 TECAN FRANCE is estimated at 1 283 536 € (range 676 254€ - 4 016 945€). With an EBITDA of 438 595€, 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
676k€ 1283k€ 4016k€
1 283 536 € Range: 676 254€ - 4 016 945€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
438 595 € × 0.7x
Estimation 308 721 €
145 943€ - 1 123 630€
Revenue Multiple 30%
16 797 707 € × 0.21x
Estimation 3 577 482 €
1 939 983€ - 10 836 251€
Net Income Multiple 20%
340 418 € × 0.8x
Estimation 279 659 €
106 440€ - 1 021 278€

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 TECAN FRANCE

What is the revenue of TECAN FRANCE ?

The revenue of TECAN FRANCE in 2024 is 16.8 M€.

Is TECAN FRANCE profitable?

Yes, TECAN FRANCE generated a net profit of 340 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of TECAN FRANCE ?

The headquarters of TECAN FRANCE is located in LYON (69003), in the department Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of TECAN FRANCE ?

The tax return of TECAN 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 TECAN FRANCE operate?

TECAN 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.