UNION SOLAR : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

UNION SOLAR is a French company founded 15 years ago, specialized in the sector Production d'électricité. Based in MONTPELLIER (34000), this company of category ETI shows in 2019 a revenue of 328 k€. 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 - UNION SOLAR (SIREN 527796809)
Indicator 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 328 175 € 317 745 € 295 479 € 285 200 €
Net income 98 459 € 88 539 € 85 834 € 73 485 €
EBITDA 273 601 € 273 479 € 246 770 € 242 516 €
Net margin 30.0% 27.9% 29.0% 25.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2019, UNION SOLAR achieves revenue of 328 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 4 years (CAGR: +4.8%). Vs 2018: +3%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 328 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 274 k€, representing 83.4% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+3%), EBITDA varies by +0%, reducing margin by 2.7 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 98 k€, i.e. 30.0% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2019) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

328 175 €

Gross margin (2019) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

328 175 €

EBITDA (2019) ?
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

273 601 €

EBIT (2019) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

141 754 €

Net income (2019) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

98 459 €

EBITDA margin (2019) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

83.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 324%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 23%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 6.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 70.2% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. This high level provides strong self-financing capacity.

Debt ratio (2019) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

323.505%

Financial autonomy (2019) ?
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

22.583%

Cash flow / Revenue (2019) ?
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

70.178%

Repayment capacity (2019) ?
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

6.072

Asset age ratio (2019) ?
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

45.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
UNION SOLAR

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
323.5 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: -178.71
Med: 2.97
Q3: 345.05
Average +26 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the debt ratio of UNION SOLAR (323.50) 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
22.58% 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: -4.11%
Med: 10.74%
Q3: 56.49%
Good

In 2019, the financial autonomy of UNION SOLAR (22.6%) 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
6.07 years 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: -1.07 years
Med: 1.36 years
Q3: 7.63 years
Average +39 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the repayment capacity of UNION SOLAR (6.07) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 899.95. 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 1.8x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

Liquidity ratio (2019) ?
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

899.948

Interest coverage (2019) ?
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

1.83

Liquidity indicators evolution
UNION SOLAR

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
899.95 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 81.48
Med: 304.5
Q3: 926.84
Good +49 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the liquidity ratio of UNION SOLAR (899.95) 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
1.83x 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: -0.04x
Med: 3.26x
Q3: 18.16x
Average +12 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the interest coverage of UNION SOLAR (1.8x) 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: 320 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 447 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 127 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 414 days of revenue, i.e. 377 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2019, WCR increased by +136%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2019) ?
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

377 303 €

Customer credit (2019) ?
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

320 j

Supplier credit (2019) ?
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

447 j

Inventory turnover (2019) ?
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 (2019) ?
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

414 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
UNION SOLAR

Positioning of UNION SOLAR in its sector

Comparison with sector Production d'électricité

Valuation estimate

Based on 85 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of UNION SOLAR is estimated at 455 830 € (range 64 131€ - 1 796 852€). With an EBITDA of 273 601€, the sector multiple of 2.4x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.69x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2019
85 tx
64k€ 455k€ 1796k€
455 830 € Range: 64 131€ - 1 796 852€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
273 601 € × 2.4x
Estimation 662 024 €
72 646€ - 2 484 035€
Revenue Multiple 30%
328 175 € × 0.69x
Estimation 227 045 €
44 699€ - 1 152 169€
Net Income Multiple 20%
98 459 € × 2.9x
Estimation 283 526 €
71 994€ - 1 045 919€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 85 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 UNION SOLAR

What is the revenue of UNION SOLAR ?

The revenue of UNION SOLAR in 2019 is 328 k€.

Is UNION SOLAR profitable?

Yes, UNION SOLAR generated a net profit of 98 k€ in 2019.

Where is the headquarters of UNION SOLAR ?

The headquarters of UNION SOLAR is located in MONTPELLIER (34000), in the department Herault.

Where to find the tax return of UNION SOLAR ?

The tax return of UNION SOLAR 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 UNION SOLAR operate?

UNION SOLAR operates in the sector Production d'électricité (NAF code 35.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.