Employees: 02 (2023.0)Legal category: SCA (commandite par actions)Size: PMECreation date: 1994-01-01 (32 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Blanchisserie-teinturerie de détailLocation: VALENCIENNES (59300), Nord
VALEM : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
VALEM is a French company
founded 32 years ago,
specialized in the sector Blanchisserie-teinturerie de détail.
Based in VALENCIENNES (59300),
this company of category PME
shows in 2024 a revenue of 438 k€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
In 2024, VALEM achieves revenue of 438 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +3.4%). Vs 2023: +1%. After deducting consumption (17 k€), gross margin stands at 421 k€, i.e. a rate of 96%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 82 k€, representing 18.8% 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 54 k€, i.e. 12.2% 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
437 712 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
420 671 €
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
82 340 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
61 654 €
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
53 507 €
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
18.8%
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Assets
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 19%. 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 51%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 15.0% 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
19.434%
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
50.895%
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
15.02%
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
0.356
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
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Debt ratio
1.372
0.0
0.0
4.49
45.13
2.992
11.495
8.401
19.434
Financial autonomy
56.69
55.253
58.751
57.972
50.131
61.934
66.296
62.767
50.895
Repayment capacity
0.042
0.0
0.0
0.23
58.449
0.161
0.245
0.177
0.356
Cash flow / Revenue
11.127%
6.619%
4.956%
6.42%
0.25%
5.346%
16.862%
14.667%
15.02%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
19.432024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 12.45
Q3: 85.25
Average+16 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the debt ratio of VALEM (19.43) 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
50.9%2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.81%
Med: 17.3%
Q3: 49.56%
Excellent
In 2024, the financial autonomy of VALEM (50.9%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.
Repayment capacity
0.36 years2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.42 years
Q3: 2.85 years
Good
In 2024, the repayment capacity of VALEM (0.36) 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 146.71. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.
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
146.714
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
0.0
Liquidity indicators evolution VALEM
Visualisation créée via abddaf.fr Sources : INPI & BCE - Retraitements : Ministère de l'économie
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
144.965
134.229
138.625
131.245
182.238
152.871
196.007
146.517
146.714
Interest coverage
0.0
0.007
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
1.736
0.0
0.0
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
146.712024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 36.87
Med: 120.45
Q3: 241.49
Good-16 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of VALEM (146.71) 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
0.0x2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.2x
Q3: 3.75x
Average-39 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the interest coverage of VALEM (0.0x) 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: 2 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 85 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 83 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 2 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 57 days of revenue, i.e. 69 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-32%), freeing up cash.
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
69 045 €
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
2 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
85 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
2 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
57 j
WCR and payment terms evolution VALEM
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Operating WCR
101 491 €
82 555 €
70 599 €
68 183 €
18 513 €
16 138 €
106 755 €
68 078 €
69 045 €
Inventory turnover (days)
3
4
5
3
6
2
2
2
2
Customer payment term (days)
8
7
22
19
22
3
2
3
2
Supplier payment term (days)
89
88
72
77
42
59
62
58
85
Positioning of VALEM in its sector
Comparison with sector Blanchisserie-teinturerie de détail
Valuation estimate
Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (45 transactions).
This range of 34 405€ to 488 799€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.
Estimated enterprise value2024
Indicative
34k€167k€488k€
167 549 €Range: 34 405€ - 488 799€
NAF 5 année 2024
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 45 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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Yes, VALEM generated a net profit of 54 k€ in 2024.
Where is the headquarters of VALEM ?
The headquarters of VALEM is located in VALENCIENNES (59300), in the department Nord.
Where to find the tax return of VALEM ?
The tax return of VALEM 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 VALEM operate?
VALEM operates in the sector Blanchisserie-teinturerie de détail (NAF code 96.01B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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