A4SECURITE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

A4SECURITE is a French company founded 15 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de détail d'autres équipements du foyer. Based in MONTPELLIER (34070), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 40 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-25

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - A4SECURITE (SIREN 527868293)
Indicator 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 40 408 € 80 225 € 105 949 €
Net income -23 470 € -24 551 € -1 272 €
EBITDA -22 978 € -24 264 € -1 703 €
Net margin -58.1% -30.6% -1.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, A4SECURITE achieves revenue of 40 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2015-2017 (CAGR: -38.2%). Significant drop of -50% vs 2016. After deducting consumption (33 k€), gross margin stands at 7 k€, i.e. a rate of 18%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -23 k€, representing -56.9% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-50%), EBITDA varies by +5%, reducing margin by 26.6 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -23 k€ (-58.1% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2017) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

40 408 €

Gross margin (2017) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

7 111 €

EBITDA (2017) ?
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

-22 978 €

EBIT (2017) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-23 410 €

Net income (2017) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-23 470 €

EBITDA margin (2017) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-56.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -42%. 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 28%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

Debt ratio (2017) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

-42.109%

Financial autonomy (2017) ?
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

28.013%

Cash flow / Revenue (2017) ?
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

-57.009%

Repayment capacity (2017) ?
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

0.0

Asset age ratio (2017) ?
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

30.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
A4SECURITE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-42.11 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 0.64
Med: 28.59
Q3: 123.39
Excellent -48 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the debt ratio of A4SECURITE (-42.11) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
28.01% 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 10.49%
Med: 32.14%
Q3: 56.75%
Average -17 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the financial autonomy of A4SECURITE (28.0%) 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
0.0 years 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.23 years
Q3: 2.54 years
Excellent

In 2017, the repayment capacity of A4SECURITE (0.00) 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 59.63. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2017) ?
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

59.631

Interest coverage (2017) ?
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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
59.63 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 109.98
Med: 170.29
Q3: 286.66
Watch -33 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of A4SECURITE (59.63) 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
0.0x 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.04x
Q3: 4.92x
Average

In 2017, the interest coverage of A4SECURITE (0.0x) 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: 132 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 141 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 9 days. Inventory turnover is 66 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). WCR is negative (-578 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-366%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2017) ?
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

-64 889 €

Customer credit (2017) ?
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

132 j

Supplier credit (2017) ?
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

141 j

Inventory turnover (2017) ?
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

66 j

WCR in days of revenue (2017) ?
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

-578 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
A4SECURITE

Positioning of A4SECURITE in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de détail d'autres équipements du foyer

Valuation estimate

Based on 65 transactions of similar company sales in 2017, the value of A4SECURITE is estimated at 7 911 € (range 4 712€ - 16 844€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.20x (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 value 2017
65 tx
4k€ 7k€ 16k€
7 911 € Range: 4 712€ - 16 844€
NAF 5 année 2017

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
40 408 € × 0.20x = 7 912 €
Range: 4 712€ - 16 844€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 65 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 A4SECURITE

What is the revenue of A4SECURITE ?

The revenue of A4SECURITE in 2017 is 40 k€.

Is A4SECURITE profitable?

A4SECURITE recorded a net loss in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of A4SECURITE ?

The headquarters of A4SECURITE is located in MONTPELLIER (34070), in the department Herault.

Where to find the tax return of A4SECURITE ?

The tax return of A4SECURITE 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 A4SECURITE operate?

A4SECURITE operates in the sector Commerce de détail d'autres équipements du foyer (NAF code 47.59B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.