VEOLIA AGRICULTURE FRANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

VEOLIA AGRICULTURE FRANCE is a French company founded 50 years ago, specialized in the sector Traitement et élimination des déchets non dangereux. Based in ARRAS (62000), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 198.5 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 - VEOLIA AGRICULTURE FRANCE (SIREN 315732842)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 198 456 790 € 182 281 200 € 182 375 741 € 167 665 904 € 154 451 186 € 147 680 066 € 138 482 111 € 119 161 502 € 113 771 036 €
Net income 11 164 135 € 34 129 048 € 25 684 533 € 13 847 687 € 16 637 999 € 12 182 676 € 11 087 146 € 9 157 770 € 9 944 184 €
EBITDA 37 665 903 € 33 105 163 € 34 696 589 € 29 252 150 € 28 345 794 € 25 442 319 € 23 313 715 € 20 516 430 € 20 888 834 €
Net margin 5.6% 18.7% 14.1% 8.3% 10.8% 8.2% 8.0% 7.7% 8.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, VEOLIA AGRICULTURE FRANCE achieves revenue of 198.5 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +7.2%. Vs 2023: +9%. After deducting consumption (9.1 M€), gross margin stands at 189.4 M€, i.e. a rate of 95%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 37.7 M€, representing 19.0% of 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 11.2 M€, i.e. 5.6% 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

198 456 790 €

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

189 360 901 €

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

37 665 903 €

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

27 309 913 €

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

11 164 135 €

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

19.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 46%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 28%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.8 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 12.4% 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

46.165%

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

28.101%

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

12.437%

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

0.813

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

31.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
46.16 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 24.93
Q3: 273.79
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of VEOLIA AGRICULTURE FRANCE (46.16) 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
28.1% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 5.15%
Med: 19.87%
Q3: 43.79%
Good +5 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of VEOLIA AGRICULTURE FRANCE (28.1%) 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
0.81 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.84 years
Average +6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of VEOLIA AGRICULTURE FRANCE (0.81) 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 112.60. 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 23.5x. 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

112.599

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

23.458

Liquidity indicators evolution
VEOLIA AGRICULTURE FRANCE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
112.6 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 92.55
Med: 155.32
Q3: 294.17
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of VEOLIA AGRICULTURE FRANCE (112.60) 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
23.46x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.65x
Q3: 10.26x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of VEOLIA AGRICULTURE FRANCE (23.5x) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. High coverage means financial charges weigh little on profitability.

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: 89 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 115 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 26 days. Inventory turnover is 2 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 90 days of revenue, i.e. 49.6 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +129%, requiring additional financing.

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

49 590 383 €

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

89 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

115 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

2 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

90 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
VEOLIA AGRICULTURE FRANCE

Positioning of VEOLIA AGRICULTURE FRANCE in its sector

Comparison with sector Traitement et élimination des déchets non dangereux

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (44 transactions). This range of 14 764 077€ to 99 419 640€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
14764k€ 24100k€ 99419k€
24 100 884 € Range: 14 764 077€ - 99 419 640€
NAF 5 all-time
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 44 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 VEOLIA AGRICULTURE FRANCE

What is the revenue of VEOLIA AGRICULTURE FRANCE ?

The revenue of VEOLIA AGRICULTURE FRANCE in 2024 is 198.5 M€.

Is VEOLIA AGRICULTURE FRANCE profitable?

Yes, VEOLIA AGRICULTURE FRANCE generated a net profit of 11.2 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of VEOLIA AGRICULTURE FRANCE ?

The headquarters of VEOLIA AGRICULTURE FRANCE is located in ARRAS (62000), in the department Pas-de-Calais.

Where to find the tax return of VEOLIA AGRICULTURE FRANCE ?

The tax return of VEOLIA AGRICULTURE 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 VEOLIA AGRICULTURE FRANCE operate?

VEOLIA AGRICULTURE FRANCE operates in the sector Traitement et élimination des déchets non dangereux (NAF code 38.21Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.