ABC-CULTURE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ABC-CULTURE is a French company founded 13 years ago, specialized in the sector Vente à distance sur catalogue général. Based in VILLEURBANNE (69100), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 4.2 M€. 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 - ABC-CULTURE (SIREN 793190968)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 4 179 331 € 4 283 551 € 4 662 313 € 4 507 646 € 3 059 907 € 2 845 414 € 2 578 036 € 2 477 409 €
Net income 94 984 € 165 851 € 214 134 € 206 587 € -54 568 € -91 489 € 49 244 € 3 651 €
EBITDA 113 065 € 56 459 € 259 178 € 210 700 € -81 872 € -104 962 € 40 922 € -41 581 €
Net margin 2.3% 3.9% 4.6% 4.6% -1.8% -3.2% 1.9% 0.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, ABC-CULTURE achieves revenue of 4.2 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +6.8%. Slight decline of -2% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (2.3 M€), gross margin stands at 1.9 M€, i.e. a rate of 45%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 113 k€, representing 2.7% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 95 k€, i.e. 2.3% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

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

4 179 331 €

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

1 901 554 €

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

113 065 €

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

105 999 €

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

94 984 €

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

2.7%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 28%. 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 39%. 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 2.4% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

28.276%

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

39.374%

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

2.359%

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

0.774

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

28.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
28.28 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 0.17
Q3: 44.06
Average -9 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of ABC-CULTURE (28.28) 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
39.37% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0%
Med: 15.93%
Q3: 50.29%
Good

In 2024, the financial autonomy of ABC-CULTURE (39.4%) 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
0.77 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.08 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of ABC-CULTURE (0.77) 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 182.31. 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 1.0x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

182.308

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

0.996

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
182.31 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 103.98
Med: 181.92
Q3: 366.19
Good -25 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of ABC-CULTURE (182.31) 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
1.0x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.0x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of ABC-CULTURE (1.0x) 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. Average customer payment term: 15 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 14 days. The company must finance 1 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 18 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 30 days of revenue, i.e. 343 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +34%, 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

343 039 €

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

15 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

14 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

18 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

30 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of ABC-CULTURE in its sector

Comparison with sector Vente à distance sur catalogue général

Valuation estimate

Based on 121 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of ABC-CULTURE is estimated at 589 946 € (range 298 193€ - 1 337 158€). With an EBITDA of 113 065€, the sector multiple of 3.2x 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
121 transactions
298k€ 589k€ 1337k€
589 946 € Range: 298 193€ - 1 337 158€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
113 065 € × 3.2x
Estimation 360 176 €
157 369€ - 834 147€
Revenue Multiple 30%
4 179 331 € × 0.27x
Estimation 1 128 258 €
654 068€ - 2 424 531€
Net Income Multiple 20%
94 984 € × 3.8x
Estimation 356 907 €
116 443€ - 963 628€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 121 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 ABC-CULTURE

What is the revenue of ABC-CULTURE ?

The revenue of ABC-CULTURE in 2024 is 4.2 M€.

Is ABC-CULTURE profitable?

Yes, ABC-CULTURE generated a net profit of 95 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of ABC-CULTURE ?

The headquarters of ABC-CULTURE is located in VILLEURBANNE (69100), in the department Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of ABC-CULTURE ?

The tax return of ABC-CULTURE 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 ABC-CULTURE operate?

ABC-CULTURE operates in the sector Vente à distance sur catalogue général (NAF code 47.91A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.