ACADIAN ADVISORS & ASSOCIATES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ACADIAN ADVISORS & ASSOCIATES is a French company founded 12 years ago, specialized in the sector Autres activités auxiliaires de services financiers, hors assurance et caisses de retraite, n.c.a.. Based in PUGET-SUR-ARGENS (83480), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 1.8 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 - ACADIAN ADVISORS & ASSOCIATES (SIREN 793149824)
Indicator 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 1 804 328 € 1 181 168 € 744 456 €
Net income -7 167 € 24 878 € -492 €
EBITDA 722 054 € 60 459 € -33 227 €
Net margin -0.4% 2.1% -0.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, ACADIAN ADVISORS & ASSOCIATES achieves revenue of 1.8 M€. Over the period 2016-2018, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +55.7%. Vs 2017, growth of +53% (1.2 M€ -> 1.8 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 1.8 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 722 k€, representing 40.0% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +34.9 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Net income is negative at -7 k€ (-0.4% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2018) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

1 804 328 €

Gross margin (2018) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

1 804 328 €

EBITDA (2018) ?
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

722 054 €

EBIT (2018) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

57 384 €

Net income (2018) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-7 167 €

EBITDA margin (2018) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

40.0%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 2%. 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 0.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 31.9% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. This high level provides strong self-financing capacity.

Debt ratio (2018) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

2.255%

Financial autonomy (2018) ?
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

39.167%

Cash flow / Revenue (2018) ?
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

31.856%

Repayment capacity (2018) ?
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

0.021

Asset age ratio (2018) ?
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

30.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
2.25 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0
Med: 8.0
Q3: 61.65
Good -19 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the debt ratio of ACADIAN ADVISORS & ASSOCI... (2.25) 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
39.17% 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 9.91%
Med: 41.89%
Q3: 73.83%
Average -16 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the financial autonomy of ACADIAN ADVISORS & ASSOCI... (39.2%) 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
0.02 years 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.3 years
Average +25 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the repayment capacity of ACADIAN ADVISORS & ASSOCI... (0.02) 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 439.13. 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 8.4x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2018) ?
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

439.129

Interest coverage (2018) ?
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

8.445

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
439.13 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 138.37
Med: 269.05
Q3: 675.28
Good +12 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of ACADIAN ADVISORS & ASSOCI... (439.13) 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
8.45x 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.04x
Excellent +50 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the interest coverage of ACADIAN ADVISORS & ASSOCI... (8.4x) 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: 109 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 90 days. The company must finance 19 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 226 days of revenue, i.e. 1.1 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2018, WCR increased by +99%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2018) ?
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

1 134 579 €

Customer credit (2018) ?
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

109 j

Supplier credit (2018) ?
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

90 j

Inventory turnover (2018) ?
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 (2018) ?
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

226 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of ACADIAN ADVISORS & ASSOCIATES in its sector

Comparison with sector Autres activités auxiliaires de services financiers, hors assurance et caisses de retraite, n.c.a.

Valuation estimate

Based on 103 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of ACADIAN ADVISORS & ASSOCIATES is estimated at 1 356 339 € (range 621 874€ - 2 832 166€). With an EBITDA of 722 054€, the sector multiple of 2.5x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.30x (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 2018
103 transactions
621k€ 1356k€ 2832k€
1 356 339 € Range: 621 874€ - 2 832 166€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
722 054 € × 2.5x
Estimation 1 839 963 €
819 349€ - 3 617 868€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 804 328 € × 0.30x
Estimation 550 300 €
292 750€ - 1 522 664€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 103 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 ACADIAN ADVISORS & ASSOCIATES

What is the revenue of ACADIAN ADVISORS & ASSOCIATES ?

The revenue of ACADIAN ADVISORS & ASSOCIATES in 2018 is 1.8 M€.

Is ACADIAN ADVISORS & ASSOCIATES profitable?

ACADIAN ADVISORS & ASSOCIATES recorded a net loss in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of ACADIAN ADVISORS & ASSOCIATES ?

The headquarters of ACADIAN ADVISORS & ASSOCIATES is located in PUGET-SUR-ARGENS (83480), in the department Var.

Where to find the tax return of ACADIAN ADVISORS & ASSOCIATES ?

The tax return of ACADIAN ADVISORS & ASSOCIATES 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 ACADIAN ADVISORS & ASSOCIATES operate?

ACADIAN ADVISORS & ASSOCIATES operates in the sector Autres activités auxiliaires de services financiers, hors assurance et caisses de retraite, n.c.a. (NAF code 66.19B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.