VALEO SYSTEMES D ESSUYAGE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

VALEO SYSTEMES D ESSUYAGE is a French company founded 38 years ago, specialized in the sector Fabrication d'équipements électriques et électroniques automobiles. Based in BOBIGNY (93000), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 249.2 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 - VALEO SYSTEMES D ESSUYAGE (SIREN 342192150)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 249 155 000 € 251 611 000 € 232 259 000 € 215 131 823 € 201 345 129 € 240 704 407 € 262 825 665 € 267 353 375 € 278 423 033 €
Net income 29 435 000 € 29 244 000 € 3 161 000 € 659 803 € -4 491 006 € 820 536 € -1 433 468 € -6 163 701 € 6 158 909 €
EBITDA -52 355 000 € -45 629 000 € -42 699 000 € -39 580 644 € -44 407 277 € -60 202 582 € -53 616 048 € -50 559 546 € -42 286 719 €
Net margin 11.8% 11.6% 1.4% 0.3% -2.2% 0.3% -0.5% -2.3% 2.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, VALEO SYSTEMES D ESSUYAGE achieves revenue of 249.2 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -1.4%). Slight decline of -1% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (107.8 M€), gross margin stands at 141.4 M€, i.e. a rate of 57%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -52.4 M€, representing -21.0% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-1%), EBITDA varies by -15%, reducing margin by 2.9 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 29.4 M€, i.e. 11.8% 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

249 155 000 €

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

141 358 000 €

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

-52 355 000 €

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

30 979 000 €

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

29 435 000 €

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

-21.0%

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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 37%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Cash flow represents 14.6% 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 (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

0.0%

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

36.827%

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

14.616%

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

0.0

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

10.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
VALEO SYSTEMES D ESSUYAGE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 1.07
Med: 8.45
Q3: 45.03
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of VALEO SYSTEMES D ESSUYAGE (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
36.83% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 17.58%
Med: 47.62%
Q3: 60.38%
Average +16 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of VALEO SYSTEMES D ESSUYAGE (36.8%) 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
0.0 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.72 years
Q3: 3.9 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of VALEO SYSTEMES D ESSUYAGE (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 157.59. 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

157.588

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

-5.09

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
157.59 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 155.38
Med: 260.19
Q3: 365.02
Average +23 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of VALEO SYSTEMES D ESSUYAGE (157.59) 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
-5.09x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.68x
Med: 4.56x
Q3: 18.97x
Watch

In 2024, the interest coverage of VALEO SYSTEMES D ESSUYAGE (-5.1x) 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: 116 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 108 days. The company must finance 8 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 22 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 200 days of revenue, i.e. 138.1 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +93%, 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

138 079 209 €

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

116 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

108 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

22 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

200 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
VALEO SYSTEMES D ESSUYAGE

Positioning of VALEO SYSTEMES D ESSUYAGE in its sector

Comparison with sector Fabrication d'équipements électriques et électroniques automobiles

Valuation estimate

Based on 61 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of VALEO SYSTEMES D ESSUYAGE is estimated at 55 712 377 € (range 35 082 946€ - 172 996 565€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.30x (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 2024
61 tx
35082k€ 55712k€ 172996k€
55 712 377 € Range: 35 082 946€ - 172 996 565€
Section all-time Aggregated at NAF section level

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
249 155 000 € × 0.30x
Estimation 74 303 712 €
51 341 411€ - 228 766 973€
Net Income Multiple 20%
29 435 000 € × 0.9x
Estimation 27 825 375 €
10 695 250€ - 89 340 953€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 61 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 VALEO SYSTEMES D ESSUYAGE

What is the revenue of VALEO SYSTEMES D ESSUYAGE ?

The revenue of VALEO SYSTEMES D ESSUYAGE in 2024 is 249.2 M€.

Is VALEO SYSTEMES D ESSUYAGE profitable?

Yes, VALEO SYSTEMES D ESSUYAGE generated a net profit of 29.4 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of VALEO SYSTEMES D ESSUYAGE ?

The headquarters of VALEO SYSTEMES D ESSUYAGE is located in BOBIGNY (93000), in the department Seine-Saint-Denis.

Where to find the tax return of VALEO SYSTEMES D ESSUYAGE ?

The tax return of VALEO SYSTEMES D ESSUYAGE 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 VALEO SYSTEMES D ESSUYAGE operate?

VALEO SYSTEMES D ESSUYAGE operates in the sector Fabrication d'équipements électriques et électroniques automobiles (NAF code 29.31Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.