VALENCIENNES POIDS LOURDS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

VALENCIENNES POIDS LOURDS is a French company founded 55 years ago, specialized in the sector Entretien et réparation d'autres véhicules automobiles. Based in PROUVY (59121), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 4.2 M€. 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 - VALENCIENNES POIDS LOURDS (SIREN 718800949)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 4 165 364 € 4 049 833 € 4 175 461 € 3 677 345 € 3 449 814 € 3 263 508 € 3 311 654 € 3 029 045 € 2 732 026 €
Net income 259 127 € 244 733 € 427 580 € 383 240 € 267 910 € 102 628 € 167 211 € 145 964 € 877 510 €
EBITDA -184 393 € -308 859 € 59 903 € -27 879 € -276 331 € -315 686 € -178 697 € -139 913 € -73 227 €
Net margin 6.2% 6.0% 10.2% 10.4% 7.8% 3.1% 5.0% 4.8% 32.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, VALENCIENNES POIDS LOURDS achieves revenue of 4.2 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +5.4%. Vs 2023: +3%. After deducting consumption (1.9 M€), gross margin stands at 2.3 M€, i.e. a rate of 54%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -184 k€, representing -4.4% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +3.2 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 259 k€, i.e. 6.2% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

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

4 165 364 €

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

2 251 324 €

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

-184 393 €

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

371 752 €

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

259 127 €

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

-4.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 43%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 38%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 5.8% 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

42.999%

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

38.018%

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

5.847%

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

1.437

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

9.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
43.0 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 1.99
Med: 16.61
Q3: 54.29
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of VALENCIENNES POIDS LOURDS (43.00) 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
38.02% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 28.49%
Med: 50.33%
Q3: 66.52%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of VALENCIENNES POIDS LOURDS (38.0%) 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
1.44 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.26 years
Q3: 1.56 years
Average +8 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of VALENCIENNES POIDS LOURDS (1.44) 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 196.19. 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

196.192

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

-17.866

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
196.19 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 171.52
Med: 240.06
Q3: 341.51
Average -12 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of VALENCIENNES POIDS LOURDS (196.19) 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
-17.87x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.89x
Q3: 4.59x
Watch -52 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of VALENCIENNES POIDS LOURDS (-17.9x) 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: 64 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 57 days. The company must finance 7 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 44 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 80 days of revenue, i.e. 922 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-53%), freeing up cash.

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

921 587 €

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

64 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

57 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

44 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

80 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of VALENCIENNES POIDS LOURDS in its sector

Comparison with sector Entretien et réparation d'autres véhicules automobiles

Valuation estimate

Based on 147 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of VALENCIENNES POIDS LOURDS is estimated at 1 337 098 € (range 739 291€ - 2 701 106€). 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
147 transactions
739k€ 1337k€ 2701k€
1 337 098 € Range: 739 291€ - 2 701 106€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
4 165 364 € × 0.35x
Estimation 1 446 002 €
958 429€ - 2 713 902€
Net Income Multiple 20%
259 127 € × 4.5x
Estimation 1 173 743 €
410 584€ - 2 681 914€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 147 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 VALENCIENNES POIDS LOURDS

What is the revenue of VALENCIENNES POIDS LOURDS ?

The revenue of VALENCIENNES POIDS LOURDS in 2024 is 4.2 M€.

Is VALENCIENNES POIDS LOURDS profitable?

Yes, VALENCIENNES POIDS LOURDS generated a net profit of 259 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of VALENCIENNES POIDS LOURDS ?

The headquarters of VALENCIENNES POIDS LOURDS is located in PROUVY (59121), in the department Nord.

Where to find the tax return of VALENCIENNES POIDS LOURDS ?

The tax return of VALENCIENNES POIDS LOURDS 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 VALENCIENNES POIDS LOURDS operate?

VALENCIENNES POIDS LOURDS operates in the sector Entretien et réparation d'autres véhicules automobiles (NAF code 45.20B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.