UL INTERNATIONAL (FRANCE) SA : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

UL INTERNATIONAL (FRANCE) SA is a French company founded 26 years ago, specialized in the sector Analyses, essais et inspections techniques. Based in SAINT-AUBIN (91190), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 7.8 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 - UL INTERNATIONAL (FRANCE) SA (SIREN 423955491)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 7 808 210 € 10 177 018 € 10 079 426 € 8 886 672 € 8 219 315 € 8 567 900 € 9 825 578 € 9 786 343 € 7 572 743 €
Net income 442 892 € 517 786 € 398 640 € 514 353 € 534 988 € 860 681 € 579 431 € 349 177 € 253 508 €
EBITDA -90 193 € 1 751 640 € 1 319 011 € 639 946 € 534 659 € 609 490 € 921 700 € 733 500 € 614 008 €
Net margin 5.7% 5.1% 4.0% 5.8% 6.5% 10.0% 5.9% 3.6% 3.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, UL INTERNATIONAL (FRANCE) SA achieves revenue of 7.8 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +0.4%). Significant drop of -23% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 7.8 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -90 k€, representing -1.2% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-23%), EBITDA varies by -105%, reducing margin by 18.4 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 443 k€, i.e. 5.7% 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

7 808 210 €

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

7 808 210 €

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

-90 193 €

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

771 886 €

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

442 892 €

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

-1.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 12%. 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 14%. 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

11.742%

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

14.492%

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

-2.016%

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

-0.393

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

15.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
UL INTERNATIONAL (FRANCE) SA

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
11.74 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 9.99
Q3: 48.5
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of UL INTERNATIONAL (FRANCE) SA (11.74) 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
14.49% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 11.63%
Med: 34.78%
Q3: 58.76%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of UL INTERNATIONAL (FRANCE) SA (14.5%) 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
-0.39 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.87 years
Excellent -26 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of UL INTERNATIONAL (FRANCE) SA (-0.39) 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 138.42. 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

138.422

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

-3.066

Liquidity indicators evolution
UL INTERNATIONAL (FRANCE) SA

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
138.42 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 133.14
Med: 205.95
Q3: 337.03
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of UL INTERNATIONAL (FRANCE) SA (138.42) 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
-3.07x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.02x
Q3: 2.48x
Average -25 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of UL INTERNATIONAL (FRANCE) SA (-3.1x) 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: 1 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 110 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 109 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 12 days of revenue, i.e. 260 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +119%, requiring additional financing.

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

259 935 €

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

1 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

110 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

0 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

12 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
UL INTERNATIONAL (FRANCE) SA

Positioning of UL INTERNATIONAL (FRANCE) SA in its sector

Comparison with sector Analyses, essais et inspections techniques

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (41 transactions). This range of 541 234€ to 4 457 687€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
541k€ 2753k€ 4457k€
2 753 928 € Range: 541 234€ - 4 457 687€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 41 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 UL INTERNATIONAL (FRANCE) SA

What is the revenue of UL INTERNATIONAL (FRANCE) SA ?

The revenue of UL INTERNATIONAL (FRANCE) SA in 2024 is 7.8 M€.

Is UL INTERNATIONAL (FRANCE) SA profitable?

Yes, UL INTERNATIONAL (FRANCE) SA generated a net profit of 443 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of UL INTERNATIONAL (FRANCE) SA ?

The headquarters of UL INTERNATIONAL (FRANCE) SA is located in SAINT-AUBIN (91190), in the department Essonne.

Where to find the tax return of UL INTERNATIONAL (FRANCE) SA ?

The tax return of UL INTERNATIONAL (FRANCE) SA 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 UL INTERNATIONAL (FRANCE) SA operate?

UL INTERNATIONAL (FRANCE) SA operates in the sector Analyses, essais et inspections techniques (NAF code 71.20B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.