Employees: 12 (2023.0)Legal category: SA (autres)Size: ETICreation date: 1987-07-01 (38 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Organisation de foires, salons professionnels et congrèsLocation: GONESSE (95500), Val-d'Oise
VACHON : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
VACHON is a French company
founded 38 years ago,
specialized in the sector Organisation de foires, salons professionnels et congrès.
Based in GONESSE (95500),
this company of category ETI
shows in 2024 a revenue of 8.4 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
In 2024, VACHON achieves revenue of 8.4 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +11.1%. Vs 2023, growth of +21% (6.9 M€ -> 8.4 M€). After deducting consumption (579 k€), gross margin stands at 7.8 M€, i.e. a rate of 93%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 1.3 M€, representing 15.7% of 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 707 k€, i.e. 8.4% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2024)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
8 380 028 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
7 800 653 €
EBITDA (2024)
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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
1 318 800 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
924 700 €
Net income (2024)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
707 273 €
EBITDA margin (2024)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
15.7%
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Assets
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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 41%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 12.1% 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 (2024)
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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)
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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
41.323%
Cash flow / Revenue (2024)
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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
12.141%
Repayment capacity (2024)
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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)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Debt ratio
0.029
0.027
0.0
0.774
0.007
0.012
0.462
0.779
0.0
Financial autonomy
61.28
61.324
52.946
54.999
57.704
48.312
49.446
47.223
41.323
Repayment capacity
-0.008
0.003
0.0
0.036
0.0
0.002
0.016
0.018
0.0
Cash flow / Revenue
-2.075%
4.792%
9.191%
9.333%
-31.961%
4.759%
11.811%
12.136%
12.141%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
0.02024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 6.15
Q3: 41.32
Excellent
In 2024, the debt ratio of VACHON (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
41.32%2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 3.99%
Med: 27.87%
Q3: 55.09%
Good-7 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the financial autonomy of VACHON (41.3%) 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 years2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.67 years
Excellent-25 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the repayment capacity of VACHON (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 129.02. 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 0.0x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.
Liquidity ratio (2024)
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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
129.022
Interest coverage (2024)
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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
0.009
Liquidity indicators evolution VACHON
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
209.838
213.199
180.643
182.162
170.993
159.118
169.307
147.07
129.022
Interest coverage
0.038
0.009
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.028
0.031
0.009
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
129.022024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 121.4
Med: 202.74
Q3: 381.14
Average-11 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of VACHON (129.02) 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
0.01x2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.69x
Good
In 2024, the interest coverage of VACHON (0.0x) 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: 29 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 116 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 87 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 104 days of revenue, i.e. 2.4 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +25%, requiring additional financing.
Operating WCR (2024)
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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
2 427 275 €
Customer credit (2024)
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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
29 j
Supplier credit (2024)
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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
116 j
Inventory turnover (2024)
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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)
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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
104 j
WCR and payment terms evolution VACHON
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Operating WCR
1 948 967 €
2 298 311 €
2 822 485 €
2 602 040 €
1 620 221 €
2 294 297 €
3 142 619 €
2 438 743 €
2 427 275 €
Inventory turnover (days)
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Customer payment term (days)
60
50
36
41
60
81
47
56
29
Supplier payment term (days)
98
86
132
98
208
197
140
108
116
Positioning of VACHON in its sector
Comparison with sector Organisation de foires, salons professionnels et congrès
Valuation estimate
Based on 63 transactions of similar company sales
(all years),
the value of VACHON is estimated at
2 991 022 €
(range 1 299 804€ - 8 118 166€).
With an EBITDA of 1 318 800€, the sector multiple of 1.6x is applied.
The price/revenue ratio is 0.68x
(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 value2024
63 tx
1299k€2991k€8118k€
2 991 022 €Range: 1 299 804€ - 8 118 166€
NAF 5 all-time
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
1 318 800 €×1.6x
Estimation2 060 036 €
977 446€ - 8 153 768€
Revenue Multiple30%
8 380 028 €×0.68x
Estimation5 701 731 €
2 173 391€ - 10 600 162€
Net Income Multiple20%
707 273 €×1.8x
Estimation1 252 425 €
795 322€ - 4 306 168€
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 63 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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Compare VACHON with other companies in the same sector:
Yes, VACHON generated a net profit of 707 k€ in 2024.
Where is the headquarters of VACHON ?
The headquarters of VACHON is located in GONESSE (95500), in the department Val-d'Oise.
Where to find the tax return of VACHON ?
The tax return of VACHON 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 VACHON operate?
VACHON operates in the sector Organisation de foires, salons professionnels et congrès (NAF code 82.30Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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