VERLEN : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

VERLEN is a French company founded 22 years ago, specialized in the sector Location de terrains et d'autres biens immobiliers. Based in BREST (29200), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 52 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-25

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - VERLEN (SIREN 450547740)
Indicator 2022 2018 2016
Revenue 51 729 € 86 290 € 111 214 €
Net income 486 801 € 3 146 160 € 214 219 €
EBITDA 15 041 € 73 291 € 95 437 €
Net margin 941.1% 3646.0% 192.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, VERLEN achieves revenue of 52 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2022 (CAGR: -12.0%). Significant drop of -40% vs 2018. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 52 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 15 k€, representing 29.1% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-40%), EBITDA varies by -79%, reducing margin by 55.9 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 487 k€, i.e. 941.1% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2022) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

51 729 €

Gross margin (2022) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

51 729 €

EBITDA (2022) ?
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

15 041 €

EBIT (2022) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

15 041 €

Net income (2022) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

486 801 €

EBITDA margin (2022) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

29.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 320%. 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 24%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 4.9 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 1239.3% 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 (2022) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

320.02%

Financial autonomy (2022) ?
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

23.515%

Cash flow / Revenue (2022) ?
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

1239.264%

Repayment capacity (2022) ?
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

4.936

Solvency indicators evolution
VERLEN

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
320.02 2022
2016
2018
2022
Q1: -74.34
Med: 11.43
Q3: 181.21
Average

In 2022, the debt ratio of VERLEN (320.02) 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
23.52% 2022
2016
2018
2022
Q1: 1.95%
Med: 38.48%
Q3: 82.88%
Average

In 2022, the financial autonomy of VERLEN (23.5%) 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
4.94 years 2022
2016
2018
2022
Q1: -0.01 years
Med: 0.67 years
Q3: 10.42 years
Average -14 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the repayment capacity of VERLEN (4.94) 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 2747.16. 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 1144.9x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2022) ?
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

2747.161

Interest coverage (2022) ?
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

1144.911

Liquidity indicators evolution
VERLEN

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
2747.16 2022
2016
2018
2022
Q1: 88.14
Med: 269.92
Q3: 1094.56
Excellent

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of VERLEN (2747.16) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
1144.91x 2022
2016
2018
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 13.79x
Excellent

In 2022, the interest coverage of VERLEN (1144.9x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 210 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 210 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 307 days of revenue, i.e. 44 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-97%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2022) ?
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

44 088 €

Customer credit (2022) ?
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 (2022) ?
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

210 j

Inventory turnover (2022) ?
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 (2022) ?
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

307 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of VERLEN in its sector

Comparison with sector Location de terrains et d'autres biens immobiliers

Valuation estimate

Based on 241 transactions of similar company sales in 2022, the value of VERLEN is estimated at 423 918 € (range 161 510€ - 944 853€). With an EBITDA of 15 041€, the sector multiple of 3.3x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.68x (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 2022
241 transactions
161k€ 423k€ 944k€
423 918 € Range: 161 510€ - 944 853€
NAF 5 année 2022

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
15 041 € × 3.3x
Estimation 49 191 €
20 143€ - 109 412€
Revenue Multiple 30%
51 729 € × 0.68x
Estimation 34 925 €
15 802€ - 99 541€
Net Income Multiple 20%
486 801 € × 4.0x
Estimation 1 944 226 €
733 492€ - 4 301 425€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 241 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 VERLEN

What is the revenue of VERLEN ?

The revenue of VERLEN in 2022 is 52 k€.

Is VERLEN profitable?

Yes, VERLEN generated a net profit of 487 k€ in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of VERLEN ?

The headquarters of VERLEN is located in BREST (29200), in the department Finistere.

Where to find the tax return of VERLEN ?

The tax return of VERLEN 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 VERLEN operate?

VERLEN operates in the sector Location de terrains et d'autres biens immobiliers (NAF code 68.20B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.