VIA : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

VIA is a French company founded 21 years ago, specialized in the sector Traduction et interprétation. Based in MONS-EN-BAROEUL (59370), this company of category PME shows in 2019 a revenue of 226 k€. 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 - VIA (SIREN 478959042)
Indicator 2019 2018 2016
Revenue 226 129 € 223 444 € 250 562 €
Net income 35 362 € 2 170 € 31 050 €
EBITDA 36 831 € 2 087 € 34 265 €
Net margin 15.6% 1.0% 12.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2019, VIA achieves revenue of 226 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -3.4%). Vs 2018: +1%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 226 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 37 k€, representing 16.3% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +15.4 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 35 k€, i.e. 15.6% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2019) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

226 129 €

Gross margin (2019) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

226 129 €

EBITDA (2019) ?
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

36 831 €

EBIT (2019) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

35 011 €

Net income (2019) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

35 362 €

EBITDA margin (2019) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

16.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 33%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 60%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 15.3% 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 (2019) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

32.672%

Financial autonomy (2019) ?
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

60.115%

Cash flow / Revenue (2019) ?
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

15.335%

Repayment capacity (2019) ?
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

1.09

Asset age ratio (2019) ?
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

12.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
VIA

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
32.67 2019
2016
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0
Med: 5.32
Q3: 36.05
Average

In 2019, the debt ratio of VIA (32.67) 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
60.12% 2019
2016
2018
2019
Q1: 4.45%
Med: 32.3%
Q3: 60.12%
Excellent +15 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the financial autonomy of VIA (60.1%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
1.09 years 2019
2016
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.59 years
Average

In 2019, the repayment capacity of VIA (1.09) 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 465.89. 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 (2019) ?
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

465.886

Interest coverage (2019) ?
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

0.375

Liquidity indicators evolution
VIA

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
465.89 2019
2016
2018
2019
Q1: 138.73
Med: 213.99
Q3: 375.35
Excellent +6 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the liquidity ratio of VIA (465.89) 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
0.38x 2019
2016
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.66x
Good -11 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the interest coverage of VIA (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: 67 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 60 days. The company must finance 7 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 31 days of revenue, i.e. 19 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-66%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2019) ?
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

19 255 €

Customer credit (2019) ?
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

67 j

Supplier credit (2019) ?
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

60 j

Inventory turnover (2019) ?
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 (2019) ?
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

31 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
VIA

Positioning of VIA in its sector

Comparison with sector Traduction et interprétation

Valuation estimate

Based on 178 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of VIA is estimated at 129 633 € (range 54 349€ - 235 555€). With an EBITDA of 36 831€, the sector multiple of 3.9x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.33x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2019
178 transactions
54k€ 129k€ 235k€
129 633 € Range: 54 349€ - 235 555€
Section all-time Aggregated at NAF section level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
36 831 € × 3.9x
Estimation 144 538 €
62 148€ - 263 849€
Revenue Multiple 30%
226 129 € × 0.33x
Estimation 74 298 €
37 328€ - 137 562€
Net Income Multiple 20%
35 362 € × 5.0x
Estimation 175 376 €
60 389€ - 311 813€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 178 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 VIA

What is the revenue of VIA ?

The revenue of VIA in 2019 is 226 k€.

Is VIA profitable?

Yes, VIA generated a net profit of 35 k€ in 2019.

Where is the headquarters of VIA ?

The headquarters of VIA is located in MONS-EN-BAROEUL (59370), in the department Nord.

Where to find the tax return of VIA ?

The tax return of VIA 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 VIA operate?

VIA operates in the sector Traduction et interprétation (NAF code 74.30Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.