VAL OPTIC : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

VAL OPTIC is a French company founded 14 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerces de détail d'optique. Based in VALENCIENNES (59300), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 589 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 - VAL OPTIC (SIREN 532948262)
Indicator 2024 2021 2019 2016
Revenue 589 068 € 881 069 € N/C 567 655 €
Net income -1 € 145 € 25 958 € 9 422 €
EBITDA -50 932 € 52 956 € N/C 51 394 €
Net margin -0.0% 0.0% N/C 1.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, VAL OPTIC achieves revenue of 589 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 4 years (CAGR: +0.5%). Significant drop of -33% vs 2021. After deducting consumption (228 k€), gross margin stands at 361 k€, i.e. a rate of 61%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -51 k€, representing -8.6% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-33%), EBITDA varies by -196%, reducing margin by 14.7 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -1 € (-0.0% 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

589 068 €

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

360 881 €

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

-50 932 €

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

32 045 €

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

-1 €

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

-8.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 1979%. 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 4%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 20.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 6.0% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

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

1978.662%

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

3.918%

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

6.0%

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

19.992

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

24.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
VAL OPTIC

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
1978.66 2024
2019
2021
2024
Q1: 6.25
Med: 24.6
Q3: 67.83
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In 2024, the debt ratio of VAL OPTIC (1978.66) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
3.92% 2024
2019
2021
2024
Q1: 27.06%
Med: 52.86%
Q3: 69.46%
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In 2024, the financial autonomy of VAL OPTIC (3.9%) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. Low autonomy may limit investment capacity and increase vulnerability.

Repayment capacity
19.99 years 2024
2021
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.84 years
Q3: 2.71 years
Watch

In 2024, the repayment capacity of VAL OPTIC (19.99) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 244.31. 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

244.313

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

-66.571

Liquidity indicators evolution
VAL OPTIC

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
244.31 2024
2019
2021
2024
Q1: 162.44
Med: 249.24
Q3: 376.94
Average +19 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of VAL OPTIC (244.31) 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
-66.57x 2024
2021
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.37x
Q3: 5.78x
Watch -52 pts over 2 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of VAL OPTIC (-66.6x) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. Low coverage may indicate fragility to rate or income variations.

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: 80 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 65 days. The company must finance 15 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 74 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 184 days of revenue, i.e. 301 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +57%, 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

301 037 €

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

80 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

65 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

74 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

184 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
VAL OPTIC

Positioning of VAL OPTIC in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerces de détail d'optique

Valuation estimate

Based on 117 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of VAL OPTIC is estimated at 311 879 € (range 176 917€ - 463 754€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.53x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
117 transactions
176k€ 311k€ 463k€
311 879 € Range: 176 917€ - 463 754€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
589 068 € × 0.53x = 311 880 €
Range: 176 917€ - 463 755€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 117 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 VAL OPTIC

What is the revenue of VAL OPTIC ?

The revenue of VAL OPTIC in 2024 is 589 k€.

Is VAL OPTIC profitable?

VAL OPTIC recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of VAL OPTIC ?

The headquarters of VAL OPTIC is located in VALENCIENNES (59300), in the department Nord.

Where to find the tax return of VAL OPTIC ?

The tax return of VAL OPTIC 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 VAL OPTIC operate?

VAL OPTIC operates in the sector Commerces de détail d'optique (NAF code 47.78A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.