VIAL ET FILS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

VIAL ET FILS is a French company founded 53 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce d'alimentation générale. Based in NYONS (26110), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 200 k€. 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 - VIAL ET FILS (SIREN 732980099)
Indicator 2017 2016
Revenue 200 191 € 132 346 €
Net income 4 894 € -658 €
EBITDA 13 861 € 3 349 €
Net margin 2.4% -0.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, VIAL ET FILS achieves revenue of 200 k€. Vs 2016, growth of +51% (132 k€ -> 200 k€). After deducting consumption (110 k€), gross margin stands at 90 k€, i.e. a rate of 45%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 14 k€, representing 6.9% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +4.4 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 5 k€, i.e. 2.4% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2017) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

200 191 €

Gross margin (2017) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

90 281 €

EBITDA (2017) ?
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

13 861 €

EBIT (2017) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

5 194 €

Net income (2017) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

4 894 €

EBITDA margin (2017) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

6.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 14%. 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 78%. 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 2.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 6.7% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2017) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

13.912%

Financial autonomy (2017) ?
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

77.849%

Cash flow / Revenue (2017) ?
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

6.676%

Repayment capacity (2017) ?
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

2.267

Asset age ratio (2017) ?
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

61.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
VIAL ET FILS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
13.91 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0
Med: 30.4
Q3: 147.9
Good +5 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the debt ratio of VIAL ET FILS (13.91) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
77.85% 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 5.73%
Med: 26.96%
Q3: 54.22%
Excellent

In 2017, the financial autonomy of VIAL ET FILS (77.8%) 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
2.27 years 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.04 years
Q3: 2.09 years
Average

In 2017, the repayment capacity of VIAL ET FILS (2.27) 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 761.70. 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 2.7x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

Liquidity ratio (2017) ?
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

761.699

Interest coverage (2017) ?
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

2.713

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
761.7 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 72.22
Med: 121.07
Q3: 201.88
Excellent

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of VIAL ET FILS (761.70) 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
2.71x 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.09x
Q3: 5.26x
Good -12 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the interest coverage of VIAL ET FILS (2.7x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 43 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 43 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 64 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 222 days of revenue, i.e. 123 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2017) ?
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

123 470 €

Customer credit (2017) ?
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 (2017) ?
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

43 j

Inventory turnover (2017) ?
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

64 j

WCR in days of revenue (2017) ?
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

222 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
VIAL ET FILS

Positioning of VIAL ET FILS in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce d'alimentation générale

Valuation estimate

Based on 279 transactions of similar company sales in 2017, the value of VIAL ET FILS is estimated at 63 122 € (range 34 422€ - 112 391€). With an EBITDA of 13 861€, the sector multiple of 5.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.27x (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 2017
279 transactions
34k€ 63k€ 112k€
63 122 € Range: 34 422€ - 112 391€
NAF 5 année 2017

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
13 861 € × 5.6x
Estimation 77 932 €
42 568€ - 152 047€
Revenue Multiple 30%
200 191 € × 0.27x
Estimation 54 360 €
32 979€ - 71 665€
Net Income Multiple 20%
4 894 € × 8.0x
Estimation 39 240 €
16 225€ - 74 340€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 279 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 VIAL ET FILS

What is the revenue of VIAL ET FILS ?

The revenue of VIAL ET FILS in 2017 is 200 k€.

Is VIAL ET FILS profitable?

Yes, VIAL ET FILS generated a net profit of 5 k€ in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of VIAL ET FILS ?

The headquarters of VIAL ET FILS is located in NYONS (26110), in the department Drome.

Where to find the tax return of VIAL ET FILS ?

The tax return of VIAL ET FILS 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 VIAL ET FILS operate?

VIAL ET FILS operates in the sector Commerce d'alimentation générale (NAF code 47.11B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.