VDM METALS FRANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

VDM METALS FRANCE is a French company founded 126 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de minerais et métaux. Based in SAINT-PRIEST (69800), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 6.0 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 - VDM METALS FRANCE (SIREN 702000902)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 5 960 283 € 3 088 289 € 2 628 297 € 2 308 318 € N/C N/C N/C N/C 1 852 554 €
Net income 1 344 997 € 1 009 488 € 922 303 € 589 444 € 499 076 € 538 403 € 250 481 € 486 188 € 322 197 €
EBITDA 1 756 207 € 1 317 457 € 1 180 961 € 774 798 € N/C N/C N/C N/C 600 715 €
Net margin 22.6% 32.7% 35.1% 25.5% N/C N/C N/C N/C 17.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, VDM METALS FRANCE achieves revenue of 6.0 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +15.7%. Vs 2023, growth of +93% (3.1 M€ -> 6.0 M€). After deducting consumption (3.6 M€), gross margin stands at 2.3 M€, i.e. a rate of 39%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 1.8 M€, representing 29.5% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+93%), EBITDA varies by +33%, reducing margin by 13.2 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 1.3 M€, i.e. 22.6% 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

5 960 283 €

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

2 321 100 €

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

1 756 207 €

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

1 745 915 €

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

1 344 997 €

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

29.5%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 46%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 23.4% 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 (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

0.0%

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

45.549%

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

23.362%

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

0.0

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

13.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
VDM METALS FRANCE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.21
Med: 11.92
Q3: 50.67
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of VDM METALS FRANCE (0.00) 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
45.55% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 28.45%
Med: 52.57%
Q3: 71.08%
Average -24 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of VDM METALS FRANCE (45.5%) 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
0.0 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.01 years
Q3: 1.69 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of VDM METALS FRANCE (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 164.53. 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 0.2x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

164.535

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

0.183

Liquidity indicators evolution
VDM METALS FRANCE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
164.53 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 172.14
Med: 274.65
Q3: 436.7
Watch -28 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of VDM METALS FRANCE (164.53) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
0.18x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.37x
Q3: 11.8x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of VDM METALS FRANCE (0.2x) 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: 44 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 117 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 73 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 163 days of revenue, i.e. 2.7 M€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-64%), 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

2 700 068 €

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

44 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

117 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

0 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

163 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
VDM METALS FRANCE

Positioning of VDM METALS FRANCE in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de minerais et métaux

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (23 transactions). This range of 862 950€ to 4 631 531€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
862k€ 2771k€ 4631k€
2 771 314 € Range: 862 950€ - 4 631 531€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 23 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 VDM METALS FRANCE

What is the revenue of VDM METALS FRANCE ?

The revenue of VDM METALS FRANCE in 2024 is 6.0 M€.

Is VDM METALS FRANCE profitable?

Yes, VDM METALS FRANCE generated a net profit of 1.3 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of VDM METALS FRANCE ?

The headquarters of VDM METALS FRANCE is located in SAINT-PRIEST (69800), in the department Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of VDM METALS FRANCE ?

The tax return of VDM METALS FRANCE 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 VDM METALS FRANCE operate?

VDM METALS FRANCE operates in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de minerais et métaux (NAF code 46.72Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.