VALLELU : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

VALLELU is a French company founded 15 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce d'alimentation générale. Based in VALBONNE (06560), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 861 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - VALLELU (SIREN 529014433)
Indicator 2020 2019 2018 2016
Revenue 861 197 € 778 767 € 748 472 € 739 035 €
Net income 51 439 € -11 744 € 23 590 € 15 797 €
EBITDA 70 021 € -6 587 € 38 161 € 28 521 €
Net margin 6.0% -1.5% 3.2% 2.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, VALLELU achieves revenue of 861 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 4 years (CAGR: +3.9%). Vs 2019, growth of +11% (779 k€ -> 861 k€). After deducting consumption (615 k€), gross margin stands at 246 k€, i.e. a rate of 29%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 70 k€, representing 8.1% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +9.0 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 51 k€, i.e. 6.0% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2020) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

861 197 €

Gross margin (2020) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

245 971 €

EBITDA (2020) ?
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

70 021 €

EBIT (2020) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

63 378 €

Net income (2020) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

51 439 €

EBITDA margin (2020) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

8.1%

Loading income statement...

Chart evolution

Show :

Assets

Loading data...

Liabilities

Loading data...

Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 36%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 47%. 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 0.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 5.9% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2020) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

35.804%

Financial autonomy (2020) ?
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

46.687%

Cash flow / Revenue (2020) ?
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

5.897%

Repayment capacity (2020) ?
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

0.514

Asset age ratio (2020) ?
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

20.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
VALLELU

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
35.8 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0
Med: 30.23
Q3: 144.14
Average +13 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the debt ratio of VALLELU (35.80) 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
46.69% 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 3.37%
Med: 24.8%
Q3: 50.57%
Good

In 2020, the financial autonomy of VALLELU (46.7%) 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
0.51 years 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.6 years
Average

In 2020, the repayment capacity of VALLELU (0.51) 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 72.07. 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 4.8x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

Liquidity ratio (2020) ?
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

72.072

Interest coverage (2020) ?
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

4.837

Liquidity indicators evolution
VALLELU

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
72.07 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 85.58
Med: 143.54
Q3: 231.71
Average -15 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of VALLELU (72.07) 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
4.84x 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.14x
Excellent

In 2020, the interest coverage of VALLELU (4.8x) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. High coverage means financial charges weigh little on profitability.

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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 20 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 20 days. Inventory turnover is 13 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 1 days of revenue, i.e. 2 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-95%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2020) ?
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

1 886 €

Customer credit (2020) ?
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

0 j

Supplier credit (2020) ?
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

20 j

Inventory turnover (2020) ?
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

13 j

WCR in days of revenue (2020) ?
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

1 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
VALLELU

Positioning of VALLELU in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce d'alimentation générale

Valuation estimate

Based on 312 transactions of similar company sales in 2020, the value of VALLELU is estimated at 241 035 € (range 96 184€ - 488 560€). With an EBITDA of 70 021€, the sector multiple of 3.5x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.25x (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 2020
312 transactions
96k€ 241k€ 488k€
241 035 € Range: 96 184€ - 488 560€
NAF 5 année 2020

Valuation detail by method

Ajustez les pondérations selon votre analyse

EBITDA Multiple 50%
70 021 € × 3.5x
Estimation 244 316 €
57 885€ - 502 581€
Revenue Multiple 30%
861 197 € × 0.25x
Estimation 216 022 €
148 948€ - 337 143€
Net Income Multiple 20%
51 439 € × 5.3x
Estimation 270 352 €
112 790€ - 680 635€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 312 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...).

Similar companies (Commerce d'alimentation générale)

Compare VALLELU with other companies in the same sector:

Frequently asked questions about VALLELU

What is the revenue of VALLELU ?

The revenue of VALLELU in 2020 is 861 k€.

Is VALLELU profitable?

Yes, VALLELU generated a net profit of 51 k€ in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of VALLELU ?

The headquarters of VALLELU is located in VALBONNE (06560), in the department Alpes-Maritimes.

Where to find the tax return of VALLELU ?

The tax return of VALLELU 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 VALLELU operate?

VALLELU operates in the sector Commerce d'alimentation générale (NAF code 47.11B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.