VAP SOLU : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

VAP SOLU is a French company founded 12 years ago, specialized in the sector Autres commerces de détail spécialisés divers. Based in BRIVE-LA-GAILLARDE (19100), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 104 k€. 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 - VAP SOLU (SIREN 797775491)
Indicator 2017 2016
Revenue 103 858 € 93 897 €
Net income 451 € 6 212 €
EBITDA 8 004 € 6 543 €
Net margin 0.4% 6.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, VAP SOLU achieves revenue of 104 k€. Vs 2016, growth of +11% (94 k€ -> 104 k€). After deducting consumption (41 k€), gross margin stands at 63 k€, i.e. a rate of 60%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 8 k€, representing 7.7% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 451 €, i.e. 0.4% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2017) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

103 858 €

Gross margin (2017) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

62 683 €

EBITDA (2017) ?
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

8 004 €

EBIT (2017) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

7 639 €

Net income (2017) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

451 €

EBITDA margin (2017) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

7.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 18%. 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 34%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 3.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 0.8% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2017) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

18.394%

Financial autonomy (2017) ?
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

34.08%

Cash flow / Revenue (2017) ?
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

0.81%

Repayment capacity (2017) ?
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

3.295

Asset age ratio (2017) ?
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

64.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
VAP SOLU

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
18.39 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0
Med: 18.81
Q3: 108.05
Good +24 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the debt ratio of VAP SOLU (18.39) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
34.08% 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 6.11%
Med: 30.19%
Q3: 58.58%
Good -8 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the financial autonomy of VAP SOLU (34.1%) 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
3.29 years 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.68 years
Average +50 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the repayment capacity of VAP SOLU (3.29) 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 155.79. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2017) ?
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

155.787

Interest coverage (2017) ?
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
VAP SOLU

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
155.79 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 96.75
Med: 165.23
Q3: 301.28
Average -28 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of VAP SOLU (155.79) 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
0.0x 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 3.06x
Average

In 2017, the interest coverage of VAP SOLU (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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 93 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 93 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 61 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 51 days of revenue, i.e. 15 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2017) ?
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

14 708 €

Customer credit (2017) ?
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 (2017) ?
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

93 j

Inventory turnover (2017) ?
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

61 j

WCR in days of revenue (2017) ?
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

51 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
VAP SOLU

Positioning of VAP SOLU in its sector

Comparison with sector Autres commerces de détail spécialisés divers

Valuation estimate

Based on 144 transactions of similar company sales in 2017, the value of VAP SOLU is estimated at 34 450 € (range 18 118€ - 51 978€). With an EBITDA of 8 004€, the sector multiple of 4.5x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.51x (in line with sector norms). 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 2017
144 transactions
18k€ 34k€ 51k€
34 450 € Range: 18 118€ - 51 978€
NAF 5 année 2017

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
8 004 € × 4.5x
Estimation 36 079 €
18 757€ - 54 661€
Revenue Multiple 30%
103 858 € × 0.51x
Estimation 52 995 €
28 057€ - 78 575€
Net Income Multiple 20%
451 € × 5.7x
Estimation 2 563 €
1 613€ - 5 377€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 144 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 VAP SOLU

What is the revenue of VAP SOLU ?

The revenue of VAP SOLU in 2017 is 104 k€.

Is VAP SOLU profitable?

Yes, VAP SOLU generated a net profit of 451€ in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of VAP SOLU ?

The headquarters of VAP SOLU is located in BRIVE-LA-GAILLARDE (19100), in the department Correze.

Where to find the tax return of VAP SOLU ?

The tax return of VAP SOLU 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 VAP SOLU operate?

VAP SOLU operates in the sector Autres commerces de détail spécialisés divers (NAF code 47.78C). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.