ABEL EDUCATION SYSTEM : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ABEL EDUCATION SYSTEM is a French company founded 18 years ago, specialized in the sector Autres enseignements. Based in PARIS (75008), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 205 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 - ABEL EDUCATION SYSTEM (SIREN 502288590)
Indicator 2020 2019 2018 2016
Revenue 204 627 € 187 651 € 227 960 € 239 803 €
Net income -1 699 € -6 469 € 49 032 € 29 527 €
EBITDA -7 013 € -37 709 € 70 765 € 45 706 €
Net margin -0.8% -3.4% 21.5% 12.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, ABEL EDUCATION SYSTEM achieves revenue of 205 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -3.9%). Vs 2019: +9%. After deducting consumption (4 k€), gross margin stands at 201 k€, i.e. a rate of 98%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -7 k€, representing -3.4% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +16.7 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -2 k€ (-0.8% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2020) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

204 627 €

Gross margin (2020) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

200 722 €

EBITDA (2020) ?
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

-7 013 €

EBIT (2020) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-12 306 €

Net income (2020) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-1 699 €

EBITDA margin (2020) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-3.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 3092%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 1%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 17.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 1.9% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2020) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

3091.535%

Financial autonomy (2020) ?
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

1.177%

Cash flow / Revenue (2020) ?
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

1.861%

Repayment capacity (2020) ?
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

17.45

Solvency indicators evolution
ABEL EDUCATION SYSTEM

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
3091.53 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0
Med: 2.96
Q3: 71.84
Watch +11 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the debt ratio of ABEL EDUCATION SYSTEM (3091.53) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
1.18% 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.03%
Med: 22.07%
Q3: 54.07%
Average -30 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the financial autonomy of ABEL EDUCATION SYSTEM (1.2%) 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
17.45 years 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.62 years
Watch

In 2020, the repayment capacity of ABEL EDUCATION SYSTEM (17.45) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 233.63. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2020) ?
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

233.628

Interest coverage (2020) ?
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
233.63 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 110.64
Med: 206.5
Q3: 383.69
Good

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of ABEL EDUCATION SYSTEM (233.63) 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
0.0x 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.07x
Average

In 2020, the interest coverage of ABEL EDUCATION SYSTEM (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: 199 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 38 days. The gap of 161 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 86 days of revenue, i.e. 49 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2020, WCR increased by +1572%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2020) ?
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

48 791 €

Customer credit (2020) ?
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

199 j

Supplier credit (2020) ?
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

38 j

Inventory turnover (2020) ?
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 (2020) ?
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

86 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ABEL EDUCATION SYSTEM

Positioning of ABEL EDUCATION SYSTEM in its sector

Comparison with sector Autres enseignements

Valuation estimate

Based on 134 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of ABEL EDUCATION SYSTEM is estimated at 73 141 € (range 24 402€ - 143 005€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.36x (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 2020
134 transactions
24k€ 73k€ 143k€
73 141 € Range: 24 402€ - 143 005€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
204 627 € × 0.36x = 73 142 €
Range: 24 403€ - 143 006€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 134 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 ABEL EDUCATION SYSTEM

What is the revenue of ABEL EDUCATION SYSTEM ?

The revenue of ABEL EDUCATION SYSTEM in 2020 is 205 k€.

Is ABEL EDUCATION SYSTEM profitable?

ABEL EDUCATION SYSTEM recorded a net loss in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of ABEL EDUCATION SYSTEM ?

The headquarters of ABEL EDUCATION SYSTEM is located in PARIS (75008), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of ABEL EDUCATION SYSTEM ?

The tax return of ABEL EDUCATION SYSTEM 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 ABEL EDUCATION SYSTEM operate?

ABEL EDUCATION SYSTEM operates in the sector Autres enseignements (NAF code 85.59B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.