VIALIS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

VIALIS is a French company founded 22 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce d'électricité. Based in COLMAR (68000), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 149.4 M€. 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 - VIALIS (SIREN 451279848)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 149 369 980 € 170 615 704 € 138 231 038 € 112 258 997 € 100 583 612 € 101 658 395 € 98 005 237 € 95 336 834 € 81 138 529 €
Net income 8 126 439 € 5 370 583 € 3 549 302 € 5 146 830 € 4 851 986 € 5 384 218 € 4 983 301 € 5 364 146 € 4 569 758 €
EBITDA 21 142 441 € 18 430 066 € 18 669 265 € 15 452 517 € 13 655 493 € 16 528 072 € 12 161 240 € 15 322 671 € 13 982 222 €
Net margin 5.4% 3.1% 2.6% 4.6% 4.8% 5.3% 5.1% 5.6% 5.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, VIALIS achieves revenue of 149.4 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +7.9%. Significant drop of -12% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (88.5 M€), gross margin stands at 60.8 M€, i.e. a rate of 41%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 21.1 M€, representing 14.2% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +3.4 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 8.1 M€, i.e. 5.4% 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

149 369 980 €

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

60 845 299 €

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

21 142 441 €

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

9 847 972 €

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

8 126 439 €

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

13.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 4%. 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 67%. 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 0.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 10.5% 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

3.906%

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

66.732%

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

10.511%

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

0.458

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

47.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
VIALIS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
3.91 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 2.82
Q3: 79.83
Average +8 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of VIALIS (3.91) 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
66.73% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0%
Med: 18.67%
Q3: 46.45%
Excellent +5 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of VIALIS (66.7%) 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
0.46 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.02 years
Q3: 1.51 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of VIALIS (0.46) 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 133.94. 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 8.9x. 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

133.943

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

8.932

Liquidity indicators evolution
VIALIS

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
133.94 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 105.51
Med: 153.55
Q3: 350.77
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of VIALIS (133.94) 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
8.93x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.17x
Q3: 7.06x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of VIALIS (8.9x) 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: 86 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 62 days. The company must finance 24 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 26 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 20 days of revenue, i.e. 8.3 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +74%, 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

8 339 326 €

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

86 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

62 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

26 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

20 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
VIALIS

Positioning of VIALIS in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce d'électricité

Valuation estimate

Based on 93 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of VIALIS is estimated at 54 846 940 € (range 7 642 097€ - 234 966 022€). With an EBITDA of 21 142 441€, the sector multiple of 2.3x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.59x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
93 tx
7642k€ 54846k€ 234966k€
54 846 940 € Range: 7 642 097€ - 234 966 022€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
21 142 441 € × 2.3x
Estimation 48 040 084 €
5 405 256€ - 162 028 704€
Revenue Multiple 30%
149 369 980 € × 0.59x
Estimation 87 751 134 €
13 965 482€ - 455 621 405€
Net Income Multiple 20%
8 126 439 € × 2.8x
Estimation 22 507 794 €
3 749 126€ - 86 326 247€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 93 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 VIALIS

What is the revenue of VIALIS ?

The revenue of VIALIS in 2024 is 149.4 M€.

Is VIALIS profitable?

Yes, VIALIS generated a net profit of 8.1 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of VIALIS ?

The headquarters of VIALIS is located in COLMAR (68000), in the department Haut-Rhin.

Where to find the tax return of VIALIS ?

The tax return of VIALIS 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 VIALIS operate?

VIALIS operates in the sector Commerce d'électricité (NAF code 35.14Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.