UNIVERSEL BIO : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

UNIVERSEL BIO is a French company founded 7 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de détail d'habillement en magasin spécialisé. Based in ANNEMASSE (74100), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 23 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 - UNIVERSEL BIO (SIREN 840069512)
Indicator 2020 2019 2018
Revenue 22 512 € 5 398 € N/C
Net income 17 273 € -9 650 € -3 563 €
EBITDA 17 849 € -8 586 € -3 740 €
Net margin 76.7% -178.8% N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, UNIVERSEL BIO achieves revenue of 23 k€. Over the period 2019-2020, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +317.0%. Vs 2019, growth of +317% (5 k€ -> 23 k€). After deducting consumption (13 k€), gross margin stands at 9 k€, i.e. a rate of 41%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 18 k€, representing 79.3% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +238.3 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 17 k€, i.e. 76.7% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2020) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

22 512 €

Gross margin (2020) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

9 339 €

EBITDA (2020) ?
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

17 849 €

EBIT (2020) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

17 426 €

Net income (2020) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

17 273 €

EBITDA margin (2020) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

39.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 230%. 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 47%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 78.6% 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 (2020) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

230.342%

Financial autonomy (2020) ?
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

46.968%

Cash flow / Revenue (2020) ?
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

78.611%

Repayment capacity (2020) ?
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 (2020) ?
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

76.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
UNIVERSEL BIO

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
230.34 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.21
Med: 43.17
Q3: 160.44
Average

In 2020, the debt ratio of UNIVERSEL BIO (230.34) 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
46.97% 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 9.7%
Med: 33.92%
Q3: 58.45%
Good -12 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the financial autonomy of UNIVERSEL BIO (47.0%) 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 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: -0.03 years
Med: 0.13 years
Q3: 3.27 years
Good

In 2020, the repayment capacity of UNIVERSEL BIO (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 111.80. 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 0.9x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2020) ?
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

111.803

Interest coverage (2020) ?
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

0.885

Liquidity indicators evolution
UNIVERSEL BIO

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
111.8 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 101.51
Med: 190.82
Q3: 348.32
Average

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of UNIVERSEL BIO (111.80) 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
0.89x 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.57x
Good +34 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the interest coverage of UNIVERSEL BIO (0.9x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 75 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 75 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 472 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. WCR is negative (-57 days): operations structurally generate cash.

Operating WCR (2020) ?
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

-3 586 €

Customer credit (2020) ?
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

0 j

Supplier credit (2020) ?
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

75 j

Inventory turnover (2020) ?
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

472 j

WCR in days of revenue (2020) ?
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

-57 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
UNIVERSEL BIO

Positioning of UNIVERSEL BIO in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de détail d'habillement en magasin spécialisé

Valuation estimate

Based on 96 transactions of similar company sales in 2020, the value of UNIVERSEL BIO is estimated at 33 090 € (range 12 941€ - 75 190€). With an EBITDA of 17 849€, the sector multiple of 3.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.20x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2020
96 tx
12k€ 33k€ 75k€
33 090 € Range: 12 941€ - 75 190€
NAF 5 année 2020

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
17 849 € × 3.0x
Estimation 52 728 €
19 155€ - 108 505€
Revenue Multiple 30%
22 512 € × 0.20x
Estimation 4 564 €
2 260€ - 10 202€
Net Income Multiple 20%
17 273 € × 1.6x
Estimation 26 789 €
13 427€ - 89 387€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 96 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 UNIVERSEL BIO

What is the revenue of UNIVERSEL BIO ?

The revenue of UNIVERSEL BIO in 2020 is 23 k€.

Is UNIVERSEL BIO profitable?

Yes, UNIVERSEL BIO generated a net profit of 17 k€ in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of UNIVERSEL BIO ?

The headquarters of UNIVERSEL BIO is located in ANNEMASSE (74100), in the department Haute-Savoie.

Where to find the tax return of UNIVERSEL BIO ?

The tax return of UNIVERSEL BIO 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 UNIVERSEL BIO operate?

UNIVERSEL BIO operates in the sector Commerce de détail d'habillement en magasin spécialisé (NAF code 47.71Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.