UNIVERSAL JARDIN : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

UNIVERSAL JARDIN is a French company founded 5 years ago, specialized in the sector Services d'aménagement paysager . Based in GRASSE (06130), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 557 k€. 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 - UNIVERSAL JARDIN (SIREN 884829839)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021
Revenue 557 100 € 525 676 € 557 145 € 644 788 €
Net income -11 541 € 29 167 € 34 008 € 23 850 €
EBITDA 13 443 € 58 784 € 69 830 € 61 194 €
Net margin -2.1% 5.5% 6.1% 3.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, UNIVERSAL JARDIN achieves revenue of 557 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -4.8%). Vs 2023: +6%. After deducting consumption (179 k€), gross margin stands at 378 k€, i.e. a rate of 68%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 13 k€, representing 2.4% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+6%), EBITDA varies by -77%, reducing margin by 8.8 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Net income is negative at -12 k€ (-2.1% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

557 100 €

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

378 465 €

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

13 443 €

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

-10 820 €

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

-11 541 €

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

2.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 21%. 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 10%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.8 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 2.6% 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

20.833%

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

10.487%

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

2.645%

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

0.807

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

27.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
UNIVERSAL JARDIN

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
20.83 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 5.58
Med: 27.89
Q3: 74.75
Good -18 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of UNIVERSAL JARDIN (20.83) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
10.49% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 16.64%
Med: 35.66%
Q3: 54.44%
Average -9 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of UNIVERSAL JARDIN (10.5%) 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
0.81 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.46 years
Q3: 1.7 years
Average +18 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of UNIVERSAL JARDIN (0.81) 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 168.30. 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 3.1x. 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

168.302

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

3.124

Liquidity indicators evolution
UNIVERSAL JARDIN

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
168.3 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 132.1
Med: 188.62
Q3: 299.59
Average +21 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of UNIVERSAL JARDIN (168.30) 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
3.12x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.69x
Q3: 3.72x
Good +21 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of UNIVERSAL JARDIN (3.1x) 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: 28 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 22 days. The company must finance 6 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 18 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 19 days of revenue, i.e. 29 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2021-2024, WCR increased by +158%, 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

28 964 €

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

28 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

22 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

18 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

19 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
UNIVERSAL JARDIN

Positioning of UNIVERSAL JARDIN in its sector

Comparison with sector Services d'aménagement paysager

Valuation estimate

Based on 125 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of UNIVERSAL JARDIN is estimated at 96 917 € (range 45 364€ - 147 146€). With an EBITDA of 13 443€, the sector multiple of 2.8x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.35x (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
125 transactions
45k€ 96k€ 147k€
96 917 € Range: 45 364€ - 147 146€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
13 443 € × 2.8x
Estimation 37 286 €
12 091€ - 68 284€
Revenue Multiple 30%
557 100 € × 0.35x
Estimation 196 302 €
100 822€ - 278 585€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 125 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 UNIVERSAL JARDIN

What is the revenue of UNIVERSAL JARDIN ?

The revenue of UNIVERSAL JARDIN in 2024 is 557 k€.

Is UNIVERSAL JARDIN profitable?

UNIVERSAL JARDIN recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of UNIVERSAL JARDIN ?

The headquarters of UNIVERSAL JARDIN is located in GRASSE (06130), in the department Alpes-Maritimes.

Where to find the tax return of UNIVERSAL JARDIN ?

The tax return of UNIVERSAL JARDIN 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 UNIVERSAL JARDIN operate?

UNIVERSAL JARDIN operates in the sector Services d'aménagement paysager (NAF code 81.30Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.