AB LOCATION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

AB LOCATION is a French company founded 15 years ago, specialized in the sector Location de terrains et d'autres biens immobiliers. Based in CASTELNAU-LE-LEZ (34170), this company of category PME shows in 2015 a revenue of 220 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 - AB LOCATION (SIREN 528525355)
Indicator 2015 2014 2013
Revenue 220 000 € 220 000 € 220 000 €
Net income -33 052 € 44 060 € -62 698 €
EBITDA 21 440 € 27 792 € 9 394 €
Net margin -15.0% 20.0% -28.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2015, AB LOCATION achieves revenue of 220 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: 0.0%). Slight decline of 0% vs 2014. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 220 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 21 k€, representing 9.7% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+0%), EBITDA varies by -23%, reducing margin by 2.9 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Net income is negative at -33 k€ (-15.0% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2015) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

220 000 €

Gross margin (2015) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

220 000 €

EBITDA (2015) ?
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

21 440 €

EBIT (2015) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

21 179 €

Net income (2015) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-33 052 €

EBITDA margin (2015) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

9.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 9%. 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 8%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

Debt ratio (2015) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

9.382%

Financial autonomy (2015) ?
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

8.418%

Cash flow / Revenue (2015) ?
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

-14.905%

Repayment capacity (2015) ?
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

-3.447

Asset age ratio (2015) ?
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

66.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
9.38 2015
2013
2014
2015
Q1: -74.97
Med: 3.63
Q3: 128.5
Average

In 2015, the debt ratio of AB LOCATION (9.38) 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
8.42% 2015
2013
2014
2015
Q1: 0.01%
Med: 32.0%
Q3: 76.03%
Average

In 2015, the financial autonomy of AB LOCATION (8.4%) 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
-3.45 years 2015
2013
2014
2015
Q1: -0.13 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 4.92 years
Excellent

In 2015, the repayment capacity of AB LOCATION (-3.45) 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 2360.44. 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 42.0x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2015) ?
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

2360.438

Interest coverage (2015) ?
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

41.973

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
2360.44 2015
2013
2014
2015
Q1: 35.28
Med: 152.66
Q3: 582.8
Excellent

In 2015, the liquidity ratio of AB LOCATION (2360.44) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
41.97x 2015
2013
2014
2015
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 14.3x
Excellent

In 2015, the interest coverage of AB LOCATION (42.0x) 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. Overall, WCR represents 925 days of revenue, i.e. 565 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2015) ?
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

565 088 €

Customer credit (2015) ?
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 (2015) ?
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

0 j

Inventory turnover (2015) ?
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 (2015) ?
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

925 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of AB LOCATION in its sector

Comparison with sector Location de terrains et d'autres biens immobiliers

Valuation estimate

Based on 1762 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of AB LOCATION is estimated at 116 040 € (range 43 713€ - 248 543€). With an EBITDA of 21 440€, the sector multiple of 4.7x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.65x (in line with sector norms). 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 2015
1762 transactions
43k€ 116k€ 248k€
116 040 € Range: 43 713€ - 248 543€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
21 440 € × 4.7x
Estimation 99 725 €
34 405€ - 184 934€
Revenue Multiple 30%
220 000 € × 0.65x
Estimation 143 233 €
59 227€ - 354 558€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 1762 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 AB LOCATION

What is the revenue of AB LOCATION ?

The revenue of AB LOCATION in 2015 is 220 k€.

Is AB LOCATION profitable?

AB LOCATION recorded a net loss in 2015.

Where is the headquarters of AB LOCATION ?

The headquarters of AB LOCATION is located in CASTELNAU-LE-LEZ (34170), in the department Herault.

Where to find the tax return of AB LOCATION ?

The tax return of AB LOCATION 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 AB LOCATION operate?

AB LOCATION operates in the sector Location de terrains et d'autres biens immobiliers (NAF code 68.20B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.