VAP'LOG : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

VAP'LOG is a French company founded 12 years ago, specialized in the sector Centrales d'achat non alimentaires. Based in HORBOURG-WIHR (68180), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 2.1 M€. 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 - VAP'LOG (SIREN 802161026)
Indicator 2020 2019 2018 2016
Revenue 2 109 480 € 2 405 845 € 2 562 749 € 2 130 486 €
Net income 78 908 € 2 362 € 209 005 € 43 933 €
EBITDA 94 184 € -3 809 € 232 557 € 77 837 €
Net margin 3.7% 0.1% 8.2% 2.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, VAP'LOG achieves revenue of 2.1 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -0.2%). Significant drop of -12% vs 2019. After deducting consumption (1.4 M€), gross margin stands at 753 k€, i.e. a rate of 36%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 94 k€, representing 4.5% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +4.6 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 79 k€, i.e. 3.7% 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

2 109 480 €

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

752 714 €

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

94 184 €

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

101 189 €

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

78 908 €

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

4.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 510%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 11%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 5.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 4.1% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

509.66%

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

10.605%

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

4.106%

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

5.5

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

51.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
VAP'LOG

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
509.66 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0
Med: 12.69
Q3: 83.14
Watch +6 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the debt ratio of VAP'LOG (509.66) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
10.61% 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 14.51%
Med: 33.36%
Q3: 56.02%
Average -31 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the financial autonomy of VAP'LOG (10.6%) 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
5.5 years 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.14 years
Q3: 3.05 years
Watch +20 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the repayment capacity of VAP'LOG (5.50) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 273.61. 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 0.4x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

273.605

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

0.42

Liquidity indicators evolution
VAP'LOG

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
273.61 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 124.32
Med: 179.54
Q3: 299.13
Good +12 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of VAP'LOG (273.61) 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
0.42x 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.31x
Q3: 4.77x
Good +13 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the interest coverage of VAP'LOG (0.4x) 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: 41 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 53 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 12 days. Inventory turnover is 19 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 62 days of revenue, i.e. 363 k€ to permanently finance.

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

362 915 €

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

41 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

53 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

19 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

62 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
VAP'LOG

Positioning of VAP'LOG in its sector

Comparison with sector Centrales d'achat non alimentaires

Valuation estimate

Based on 85 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of VAP'LOG is estimated at 272 468 € (range 149 648€ - 802 350€). With an EBITDA of 94 184€, the sector multiple of 1.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.32x (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 2020
85 tx
149k€ 272k€ 802k€
272 468 € Range: 149 648€ - 802 350€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
94 184 € × 1.0x
Estimation 92 701 €
50 890€ - 410 850€
Revenue Multiple 30%
2 109 480 € × 0.32x
Estimation 681 495 €
379 571€ - 1 619 415€
Net Income Multiple 20%
78 908 € × 1.4x
Estimation 108 345 €
51 662€ - 555 506€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 85 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'LOG

What is the revenue of VAP'LOG ?

The revenue of VAP'LOG in 2020 is 2.1 M€.

Is VAP'LOG profitable?

Yes, VAP'LOG generated a net profit of 79 k€ in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of VAP'LOG ?

The headquarters of VAP'LOG is located in HORBOURG-WIHR (68180), in the department Haut-Rhin.

Where to find the tax return of VAP'LOG ?

The tax return of VAP'LOG 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'LOG operate?

VAP'LOG operates in the sector Centrales d'achat non alimentaires (NAF code 46.19A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.