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VISUOL TECHNOLOGIES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

VISUOL TECHNOLOGIES is a French company founded 32 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de fournitures et équipements industriels divers. Based in METZ (57070), this company of category PME shows in 2016 a revenue of 668 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 - VISUOL TECHNOLOGIES (SIREN 394900153)
Indicator 2016
Revenue 668 319 €
Net income -564 091 €
EBITDA -372 922 €
Net margin -84.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2016, VISUOL TECHNOLOGIES achieves revenue of 668 k€. After deducting consumption (173 k€), gross margin stands at 495 k€, i.e. a rate of 74%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -373 k€, representing -55.8% of revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -564 k€ (-84.4% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2016) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

668 319 €

Gross margin (2016) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

494 866 €

EBITDA (2016) ?
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

-372 922 €

EBIT (2016) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-613 245 €

Net income (2016) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-564 091 €

EBITDA margin (2016) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-53.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 1207%. 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 4%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

Debt ratio (2016) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

1206.529%

Financial autonomy (2016) ?
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

3.693%

Cash flow / Revenue (2016) ?
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

-46.686%

Repayment capacity (2016) ?
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

-1.465

Asset age ratio (2016) ?
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

13.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
1206.53 2016
2016
Q1: 0.01
Med: 7.11
Q3: 41.47
Watch

In 2016, the debt ratio of VISUOL TECHNOLOGIES (1206.53) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
3.69% 2016
2016
Q1: 20.34%
Med: 41.44%
Q3: 60.94%
Average

In 2016, the financial autonomy of VISUOL TECHNOLOGIES (3.7%) 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
-1.47 years 2016
2016
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.05 years
Q3: 1.29 years
Excellent

In 2016, the repayment capacity of VISUOL TECHNOLOGIES (-1.47) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 114.98. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2016) ?
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

114.982

Interest coverage (2016) ?
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

-1.774

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
114.98 2016
2016
Q1: 148.2
Med: 210.65
Q3: 327.45
Watch

In 2016, the liquidity ratio of VISUOL TECHNOLOGIES (114.98) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
-1.77x 2016
2016
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.77x
Q3: 5.34x
Average

In 2016, the interest coverage of VISUOL TECHNOLOGIES (-1.8x) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

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: 107 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 186 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 79 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 144 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 206 days of revenue, i.e. 382 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2016) ?
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

381 543 €

Customer credit (2016) ?
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

107 j

Supplier credit (2016) ?
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

186 j

Inventory turnover (2016) ?
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

144 j

WCR in days of revenue (2016) ?
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

206 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of VISUOL TECHNOLOGIES in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de fournitures et équipements industriels divers

Valuation estimate

Based on 356 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of VISUOL TECHNOLOGIES is estimated at 124 424 € (range 69 194€ - 223 264€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.19x (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 2016
356 transactions
69k€ 124k€ 223k€
124 424 € Range: 69 194€ - 223 264€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
668 319 € × 0.19x = 124 424 €
Range: 69 194€ - 223 265€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 356 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...).

Similar companies (Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de fournitures et équipements industriels divers)

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Frequently asked questions about VISUOL TECHNOLOGIES

What is the revenue of VISUOL TECHNOLOGIES ?

The revenue of VISUOL TECHNOLOGIES in 2016 is 668 k€.

Is VISUOL TECHNOLOGIES profitable?

VISUOL TECHNOLOGIES recorded a net loss in 2016.

Where is the headquarters of VISUOL TECHNOLOGIES ?

The headquarters of VISUOL TECHNOLOGIES is located in METZ (57070), in the department Moselle.

Where to find the tax return of VISUOL TECHNOLOGIES ?

The tax return of VISUOL TECHNOLOGIES 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 VISUOL TECHNOLOGIES operate?

VISUOL TECHNOLOGIES operates in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de fournitures et équipements industriels divers (NAF code 46.69B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.