WALLACE OPTIQUE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

WALLACE OPTIQUE is a French company founded 24 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerces de détail d'optique. Based in PUTEAUX (92800), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 478 k€. 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 - WALLACE OPTIQUE (SIREN 440725372)
Indicator 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
Revenue 478 377 € 433 301 € 449 967 € 320 826 € 404 515 €
Net income 58 405 € 53 767 € 78 476 € 60 622 € 15 439 €
EBITDA 73 755 € 83 118 € 129 084 € 40 913 € 5 836 €
Net margin 12.2% 12.4% 17.4% 18.9% 3.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, WALLACE OPTIQUE achieves revenue of 478 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 5 years (CAGR: +4.3%). Vs 2017, growth of +10% (433 k€ -> 478 k€). After deducting consumption (182 k€), gross margin stands at 296 k€, i.e. a rate of 62%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 74 k€, representing 15.4% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+10%), EBITDA varies by -11%, reducing margin by 3.8 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 58 k€, i.e. 12.2% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2018) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

478 377 €

Gross margin (2018) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

296 129 €

EBITDA (2018) ?
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

73 755 €

EBIT (2018) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

74 304 €

Net income (2018) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

58 405 €

EBITDA margin (2018) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

15.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 61%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 30%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.8 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 11.1% 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 (2018) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

60.985%

Financial autonomy (2018) ?
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

29.687%

Cash flow / Revenue (2018) ?
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

11.124%

Repayment capacity (2018) ?
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

0.766

Asset age ratio (2018) ?
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

41.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
60.98 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 5.39
Med: 27.18
Q3: 85.63
Average +40 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the debt ratio of WALLACE OPTIQUE (60.98) 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
29.69% 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 22.34%
Med: 48.75%
Q3: 68.56%
Average -23 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the financial autonomy of WALLACE OPTIQUE (29.7%) 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
0.77 years 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.01 years
Med: 0.99 years
Q3: 3.3 years
Good +19 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the repayment capacity of WALLACE OPTIQUE (0.77) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 110.09. 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 2.5x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

Liquidity ratio (2018) ?
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

110.094

Interest coverage (2018) ?
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

2.514

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
110.09 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 141.19
Med: 218.34
Q3: 343.84
Watch -8 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of WALLACE OPTIQUE (110.09) 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
2.51x 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.57x
Q3: 5.84x
Good +30 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the interest coverage of WALLACE OPTIQUE (2.5x) 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: 17 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 25 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 8 days. Inventory turnover is 63 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 10 days of revenue, i.e. 14 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-84%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2018) ?
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

13 811 €

Customer credit (2018) ?
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

17 j

Supplier credit (2018) ?
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

25 j

Inventory turnover (2018) ?
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

63 j

WCR in days of revenue (2018) ?
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

10 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of WALLACE OPTIQUE in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerces de détail d'optique

Valuation estimate

Based on 123 transactions of similar company sales in 2018, the value of WALLACE OPTIQUE is estimated at 280 701 € (range 111 415€ - 553 115€). With an EBITDA of 73 755€, the sector multiple of 4.2x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.43x (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 2018
123 transactions
111k€ 280k€ 553k€
280 701 € Range: 111 415€ - 553 115€
NAF 5 année 2018

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
73 755 € × 4.2x
Estimation 306 825 €
142 982€ - 623 034€
Revenue Multiple 30%
478 377 € × 0.43x
Estimation 204 511 €
67 215€ - 360 209€
Net Income Multiple 20%
58 405 € × 5.6x
Estimation 329 679 €
98 799€ - 667 676€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 123 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 WALLACE OPTIQUE

What is the revenue of WALLACE OPTIQUE ?

The revenue of WALLACE OPTIQUE in 2018 is 478 k€.

Is WALLACE OPTIQUE profitable?

Yes, WALLACE OPTIQUE generated a net profit of 58 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of WALLACE OPTIQUE ?

The headquarters of WALLACE OPTIQUE is located in PUTEAUX (92800), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.

Where to find the tax return of WALLACE OPTIQUE ?

The tax return of WALLACE OPTIQUE 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 WALLACE OPTIQUE operate?

WALLACE OPTIQUE operates in the sector Commerces de détail d'optique (NAF code 47.78A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.