VLC TRAVEL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

VLC TRAVEL is a French company founded 17 years ago, specialized in the sector Autres services de réservation et activités connexes. Based in VILLEURBANNE (69100), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 65.6 M€. 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 - VLC TRAVEL (SIREN 509713822)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 65 583 117 € 60 067 498 € 42 136 024 € 11 387 592 € 21 694 375 € 44 724 978 € 49 306 214 € 50 525 146 € 40 172 973 €
Net income 1 117 764 € 513 089 € 426 911 € 116 918 € -582 786 € -325 642 € 70 909 € 648 558 € 398 299 €
EBITDA 1 540 994 € 493 571 € 408 790 € 475 817 € -83 528 € -433 601 € 135 732 € 1 123 721 € 617 925 €
Net margin 1.7% 0.9% 1.0% 1.0% -2.7% -0.7% 0.1% 1.3% 1.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, VLC TRAVEL achieves revenue of 65.6 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +6.3%. Vs 2023: +9%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 65.6 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 1.5 M€, representing 2.3% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 1.1 M€, i.e. 1.7% 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

65 583 117 €

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

65 583 117 €

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

1 540 994 €

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

1 252 341 €

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

1 117 764 €

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

2.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 16%. 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 34%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 2.2% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

15.729%

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

34.455%

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

2.174%

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

0.285

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

73.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
15.73 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.11
Q3: 35.73
Average -12 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of VLC TRAVEL (15.73) 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
34.45% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.92%
Med: 27.97%
Q3: 55.75%
Good +9 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of VLC TRAVEL (34.5%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
0.28 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.56 years
Average -12 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of VLC TRAVEL (0.28) 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 151.70. 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 1.9x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

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

151.699

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

1.854

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
151.7 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 116.88
Med: 188.57
Q3: 339.88
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of VLC TRAVEL (151.70) 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
1.85x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.4x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of VLC TRAVEL (1.9x) 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: 18 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 20 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 2 days. Overall, WCR represents 26 days of revenue, i.e. 4.8 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +162%, 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

4 756 088 €

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

18 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

20 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

0 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

26 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of VLC TRAVEL in its sector

Comparison with sector Autres services de réservation et activités connexes

Valuation estimate

Based on 163 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of VLC TRAVEL is estimated at 9 630 614 € (range 4 629 081€ - 16 132 807€). With an EBITDA of 1 540 994€, the sector multiple of 2.4x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.38x (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 2024
163 transactions
4629k€ 9630k€ 16132k€
9 630 614 € Range: 4 629 081€ - 16 132 807€
Section all-time Aggregated at NAF section level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 540 994 € × 2.4x
Estimation 3 638 783 €
1 148 414€ - 7 347 944€
Revenue Multiple 30%
65 583 117 € × 0.38x
Estimation 24 987 956 €
13 076 879€ - 36 754 363€
Net Income Multiple 20%
1 117 764 € × 1.4x
Estimation 1 574 182 €
659 053€ - 7 162 636€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 163 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 VLC TRAVEL

What is the revenue of VLC TRAVEL ?

The revenue of VLC TRAVEL in 2024 is 65.6 M€.

Is VLC TRAVEL profitable?

Yes, VLC TRAVEL generated a net profit of 1.1 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of VLC TRAVEL ?

The headquarters of VLC TRAVEL is located in VILLEURBANNE (69100), in the department Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of VLC TRAVEL ?

The tax return of VLC TRAVEL 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 VLC TRAVEL operate?

VLC TRAVEL operates in the sector Autres services de réservation et activités connexes (NAF code 79.90Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.