VSM : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

VSM is a French company founded 38 years ago, specialized in the sector Programmation informatique. Based in PELISSANNE (13330), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 447 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 - VSM (SIREN 343698106)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 446 989 € 406 938 € 543 104 € 392 262 € 472 753 € 461 100 € 872 914 € 554 439 € 541 958 €
Net income -97 197 € 73 917 € 21 534 € 12 169 € -28 253 € 28 826 € 158 832 € 104 305 € 187 405 €
EBITDA 169 951 € 192 369 € 736 217 € 945 983 € 451 580 € 529 534 € 667 487 € 647 895 € 574 559 €
Net margin -21.7% 18.2% 4.0% 3.1% -6.0% 6.3% 18.2% 18.8% 34.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, VSM achieves revenue of 447 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -2.4%). Vs 2023: +10%. After deducting consumption (-380 €), gross margin stands at 447 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 170 k€, representing 38.0% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+10%), EBITDA varies by -12%, reducing margin by 9.3 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Net income is negative at -97 k€ (-21.7% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

446 989 €

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

447 369 €

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

169 951 €

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

-504 514 €

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

-97 197 €

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

37.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 52%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 54%. 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 2.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 55.3% 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 (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

51.74%

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

54.438%

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

55.29%

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

2.432

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

26.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
51.74 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.36
Q3: 42.51
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of VSM (51.74) 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
54.44% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 3.88%
Med: 34.74%
Q3: 63.98%
Good +10 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of VSM (54.4%) 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
2.43 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.39 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of VSM (2.43) 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 244.78. 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 16.5x. 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

244.781

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

16.533

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
244.78 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 132.21
Med: 250.32
Q3: 499.26
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of VSM (244.78) 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
16.53x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.47x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of VSM (16.5x) 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: 327 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 102 days. The gap of 225 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Inventory turnover is 49 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 474 days of revenue, i.e. 589 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +45%, 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

588 707 €

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

327 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

102 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

49 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

474 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of VSM in its sector

Comparison with sector Programmation informatique

Valuation estimate

Based on 120 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of VSM is estimated at 281 730 € (range 128 230€ - 761 106€). With an EBITDA of 169 951€, the sector multiple of 2.2x 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 2024
120 transactions
128k€ 281k€ 761k€
281 730 € Range: 128 230€ - 761 106€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
169 951 € × 2.2x
Estimation 377 925 €
163 991€ - 1 039 619€
Revenue Multiple 30%
446 989 € × 0.27x
Estimation 121 406 €
68 629€ - 296 919€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 120 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 VSM

What is the revenue of VSM ?

The revenue of VSM in 2024 is 447 k€.

Is VSM profitable?

VSM recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of VSM ?

The headquarters of VSM is located in PELISSANNE (13330), in the department Bouches-du-Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of VSM ?

The tax return of VSM 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 VSM operate?

VSM operates in the sector Programmation informatique (NAF code 62.01Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.