VALLET FRERES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

VALLET FRERES is a French company founded 34 years ago, specialized in the sector Sciage et rabotage du bois, hors imprégnation. Based in LENS-LESTANG (26210), this company of category PME shows in 2025 a revenue of 5.5 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 - VALLET FRERES (SIREN 384523072)
Indicator 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 5 485 731 € 4 753 514 € 5 043 207 € 2 964 283 € 4 465 519 € 4 134 932 € 3 404 218 € 2 736 708 € 2 440 108 € 2 187 782 €
Net income 297 859 € 290 911 € 323 236 € 292 627 € 341 309 € 353 890 € 190 914 € 185 174 € 17 472 € 129 123 €
EBITDA 791 459 € 605 096 € 842 961 € 594 605 € 731 132 € 592 574 € 388 275 € 338 592 € 175 607 € 332 019 €
Net margin 5.4% 6.1% 6.4% 9.9% 7.6% 8.6% 5.6% 6.8% 0.7% 5.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2025, VALLET FRERES achieves revenue of 5.5 M€. Over the period 2016-2025, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +10.8%. Vs 2024, growth of +15% (4.8 M€ -> 5.5 M€). After deducting consumption (1.1 M€), gross margin stands at 4.4 M€, i.e. a rate of 80%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 791 k€, representing 14.4% of revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 298 k€, i.e. 5.4% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2025) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

5 485 731 €

Gross margin (2025) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

4 408 960 €

EBITDA (2025) ?
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

791 459 €

EBIT (2025) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

426 641 €

Net income (2025) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

297 859 €

EBITDA margin (2025) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

14.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 54%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 52%. 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 2.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 10.9% 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 (2025) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

54.274%

Financial autonomy (2025) ?
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

52.196%

Cash flow / Revenue (2025) ?
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

10.909%

Repayment capacity (2025) ?
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

2.1

Asset age ratio (2025) ?
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

36.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
VALLET FRERES

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
54.27 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 9.74
Med: 29.26
Q3: 71.27
Average +6 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the debt ratio of VALLET FRERES (54.27) 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
52.2% 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 38.63%
Med: 57.73%
Q3: 70.76%
Average -13 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the financial autonomy of VALLET FRERES (52.2%) 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
2.1 years 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 2.1 years
Q3: 4.53 years
Good

In 2025, the repayment capacity of VALLET FRERES (2.10) 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 371.88. 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 3.6x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

Liquidity ratio (2025) ?
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

371.875

Interest coverage (2025) ?
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

3.57

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
371.88 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 223.06
Med: 315.69
Q3: 467.32
Good -12 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the liquidity ratio of VALLET FRERES (371.88) 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
3.57x 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 3.57x
Q3: 11.25x
Good +16 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the interest coverage of VALLET FRERES (3.6x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 38 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 37 days. The company must finance 1 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 58 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 93 days of revenue, i.e. 1.4 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2025, WCR increased by +136%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2025) ?
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

1 419 707 €

Customer credit (2025) ?
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

38 j

Supplier credit (2025) ?
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

37 j

Inventory turnover (2025) ?
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

58 j

WCR in days of revenue (2025) ?
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

93 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
VALLET FRERES

Positioning of VALLET FRERES in its sector

Comparison with sector Sciage et rabotage du bois, hors imprégnation

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (34 transactions). This range of 382 781€ to 1 602 842€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2025
Indicative
382k€ 811k€ 1602k€
811 177 € Range: 382 781€ - 1 602 842€
NAF 5 all-time
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 34 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 VALLET FRERES

What is the revenue of VALLET FRERES ?

The revenue of VALLET FRERES in 2025 is 5.5 M€.

Is VALLET FRERES profitable?

Yes, VALLET FRERES generated a net profit of 298 k€ in 2025.

Where is the headquarters of VALLET FRERES ?

The headquarters of VALLET FRERES is located in LENS-LESTANG (26210), in the department Drome.

Where to find the tax return of VALLET FRERES ?

The tax return of VALLET FRERES 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 VALLET FRERES operate?

VALLET FRERES operates in the sector Sciage et rabotage du bois, hors imprégnation (NAF code 16.10A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.