Employees: 11 (2023.0)Legal category: SCA (commandite par actions)Size: GECreation date: 2007-08-20 (18 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Activités des agences de publicitéLocation: PARIS (75002), Paris
WL FRANCE SAS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
WL FRANCE SAS is a French company
founded 18 years ago,
specialized in the sector Activités des agences de publicité.
Based in PARIS (75002),
this company of category GE
shows in 2024 a revenue of 30.5 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
Financial history - WL FRANCE SAS (SIREN 499925956)
Indicator
2024
2023
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
Revenue
30 524 781 €
38 215 945 €
42 802 298 €
39 611 502 €
29 551 198 €
18 344 091 €
15 819 710 €
18 869 564 €
Net income
2 392 829 €
2 619 737 €
2 132 983 €
2 304 255 €
1 520 497 €
1 150 321 €
1 001 035 €
1 042 962 €
EBITDA
817 539 €
2 795 406 €
2 838 637 €
2 538 912 €
1 551 699 €
1 066 043 €
842 953 €
1 244 606 €
Net margin
7.8%
6.9%
5.0%
5.8%
5.1%
6.3%
6.3%
5.5%
Revenue and income statement
In 2024, WL FRANCE SAS achieves revenue of 30.5 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +6.2%. Significant drop of -20% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 30.5 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 818 k€, representing 2.7% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-20%), EBITDA varies by -71%, reducing margin by 4.6 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 2.4 M€, i.e. 7.8% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2024)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
30 524 781 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
30 524 781 €
EBITDA (2024)
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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
817 539 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
1 953 284 €
Net income (2024)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
2 392 829 €
EBITDA margin (2024)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
2.7%
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 5%. 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 77%. 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 0.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 7.9% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.
Debt ratio (2024)
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Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low 50-100% : Moderate > 100% : High
5.111%
Financial autonomy (2024)
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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
76.9%
Cash flow / Revenue (2024)
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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
7.908%
Repayment capacity (2024)
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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
0.628
Asset age ratio (2024)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2023
2024
Debt ratio
13.816
61.229
70.295
75.265
44.143
23.857
18.727
5.111
Financial autonomy
62.841
52.147
54.803
49.077
50.661
59.983
68.069
76.9
Repayment capacity
1.859
10.003
10.126
9.018
3.921
2.529
1.941
0.628
Cash flow / Revenue
5.808%
6.088%
6.389%
5.197%
5.885%
5.034%
6.884%
7.908%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
5.112024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 7.82
Q3: 44.59
Good-14 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the debt ratio of WL FRANCE SAS (5.11) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.
Financial autonomy
76.9%2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 9.69%
Med: 34.27%
Q3: 59.15%
Excellent
In 2024, the financial autonomy of WL FRANCE SAS (76.9%) 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
0.63 years2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.14 years
Average-11 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the repayment capacity of WL FRANCE SAS (0.63) 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 349.95. 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 3.1x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.
Liquidity ratio (2024)
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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
349.951
Interest coverage (2024)
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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
3.117
Liquidity indicators evolution WL FRANCE SAS
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
343.414
522.394
1104.056
468.065
204.393
236.507
320.716
349.951
Interest coverage
4.846
2.95
2.389
5.045
1.022
6.443
11.329
3.117
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
349.952024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 128.85
Med: 206.6
Q3: 363.72
Good+19 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of WL FRANCE SAS (349.95) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.
Interest coverage
3.12x2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.56x
Excellent
In 2024, the interest coverage of WL FRANCE SAS (3.1x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 74 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 74 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 448 days of revenue, i.e. 38.0 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +73%, requiring additional financing.
Operating WCR (2024)
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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
38 020 751 €
Customer credit (2024)
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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
0 j
Supplier credit (2024)
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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
74 j
Inventory turnover (2024)
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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)
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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
448 j
WCR and payment terms evolution WL FRANCE SAS
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2023
2024
Operating WCR
22 015 686 €
29 200 812 €
30 253 258 €
35 949 623 €
39 943 446 €
36 407 207 €
39 183 955 €
38 020 751 €
Inventory turnover (days)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Customer payment term (days)
0
15
0
0
0
0
0
0
Supplier payment term (days)
115
97
32
56
88
73
62
74
Positioning of WL FRANCE SAS in its sector
Comparison with sector Activités des agences de publicité
Valuation estimate
Based on 68 transactions of similar company sales
(all years),
the value of WL FRANCE SAS is estimated at
4 623 870 €
(range 1 860 203€ - 13 366 807€).
With an EBITDA of 817 539€, the sector multiple of 2.9x is applied.
The price/revenue ratio is 0.22x
(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. Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.
Estimated enterprise value2024
68 tx
1860k€4623k€13366k€
4 623 870 €Range: 1 860 203€ - 13 366 807€
NAF 5 all-time
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
817 539 €×2.9x
Estimation2 348 845 €
677 826€ - 9 246 345€
Revenue Multiple30%
30 524 781 €×0.22x
Estimation6 851 648 €
2 839 688€ - 11 662 845€
Net Income Multiple20%
2 392 829 €×2.9x
Estimation6 969 766 €
3 346 920€ - 26 223 909€
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 68 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 (Activités des agences de publicité)
Compare WL FRANCE SAS with other companies in the same sector:
Yes, WL FRANCE SAS generated a net profit of 2.4 M€ in 2024.
Where is the headquarters of WL FRANCE SAS ?
The headquarters of WL FRANCE SAS is located in PARIS (75002), in the department Paris.
Where to find the tax return of WL FRANCE SAS ?
The tax return of WL FRANCE SAS 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 WL FRANCE SAS operate?
WL FRANCE SAS operates in the sector Activités des agences de publicité (NAF code 73.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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