VAROTEL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

VAROTEL is a French company founded 46 years ago, specialized in the sector Hôtels et hébergement similaire . Based in LA CROIX-VALMER (83420), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 33.9 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 - VAROTEL (SIREN 318166758)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 33 916 640 € 31 834 743 € 26 861 168 € 16 370 801 € 9 048 007 € 1 213 906 € 1 859 500 € 2 001 283 € 1 983 612 €
Net income 41 166 € -2 172 002 € -3 004 311 € -898 864 € -4 232 145 € -218 487 € -481 776 € 62 740 € 77 450 €
EBITDA 2 275 073 € -60 838 € -13 524 € 346 904 € -3 185 659 € 124 856 € -145 644 € 167 610 € 210 268 €
Net margin 0.1% -6.8% -11.2% -5.5% -46.8% -18.0% -25.9% 3.1% 3.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, VAROTEL achieves revenue of 33.9 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +42.6%. Vs 2023: +7%. After deducting consumption (3.9 M€), gross margin stands at 30.1 M€, i.e. a rate of 89%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 2.3 M€, representing 6.7% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +6.9 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 41 k€, i.e. 0.1% 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

33 916 640 €

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

30 052 654 €

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

2 275 073 €

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

533 564 €

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

41 166 €

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

6.7%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -61%. 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 -44%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 6.1% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

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

-61.294%

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

-43.536%

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

6.074%

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

1.189

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

45.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
VAROTEL

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-61.29 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 27.86
Q3: 134.48
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of VAROTEL (-61.29) 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
-43.54% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 2.15%
Med: 30.4%
Q3: 60.1%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of VAROTEL (-43.5%) 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
1.19 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.07 years
Med: 0.73 years
Q3: 4.74 years
Average +28 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of VAROTEL (1.19) 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 21.83. 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 10.1x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

21.827

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

10.114

Liquidity indicators evolution
VAROTEL

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
21.83 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 68.47
Med: 157.0
Q3: 342.55
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of VAROTEL (21.83) 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
10.11x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.5x
Q3: 11.71x
Good +49 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of VAROTEL (10.1x) 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: 4 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 24 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 20 days. Inventory turnover is 11 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-77 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-46205%), freeing up cash.

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

-7 215 765 €

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

4 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

24 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

11 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

-77 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
VAROTEL

Positioning of VAROTEL in its sector

Comparison with sector Hôtels et hébergement similaire

Valuation estimate

Based on 99 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of VAROTEL is estimated at 10 993 018 € (range 4 035 893€ - 22 097 807€). With an EBITDA of 2 275 073€, the sector multiple of 4.8x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.54x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
99 tx
4035k€ 10993k€ 22097k€
10 993 018 € Range: 4 035 893€ - 22 097 807€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
2 275 073 € × 4.8x
Estimation 10 862 984 €
2 538 247€ - 18 709 482€
Revenue Multiple 30%
33 916 640 € × 0.54x
Estimation 18 426 045 €
9 163 833€ - 42 229 232€
Net Income Multiple 20%
41 166 € × 4.1x
Estimation 168 567 €
88 102€ - 371 483€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 99 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 VAROTEL

What is the revenue of VAROTEL ?

The revenue of VAROTEL in 2024 is 33.9 M€.

Is VAROTEL profitable?

Yes, VAROTEL generated a net profit of 41 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of VAROTEL ?

The headquarters of VAROTEL is located in LA CROIX-VALMER (83420), in the department Var.

Where to find the tax return of VAROTEL ?

The tax return of VAROTEL 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 VAROTEL operate?

VAROTEL operates in the sector Hôtels et hébergement similaire (NAF code 55.10Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.