A.C.E TRAINING : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

A.C.E TRAINING is a French company founded 19 years ago, specialized in the sector Formation continue d'adultes. Based in VERNON (27200), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 588 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

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

Financial history - A.C.E TRAINING (SIREN 491156733)
Indicator 2020 2019 2017 2016
Revenue 588 285 € 642 132 € 1 128 219 € 828 964 €
Net income 18 766 € -2 065 € 57 696 € 64 115 €
EBITDA 32 760 € 183 663 € 73 787 € 382 551 €
Net margin 3.2% -0.3% 5.1% 7.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, A.C.E TRAINING achieves revenue of 588 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2020 (CAGR: -8.2%). Slight decline of -8% vs 2019. After deducting consumption (104 k€), gross margin stands at 484 k€, i.e. a rate of 82%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 33 k€, representing 5.6% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-8%), EBITDA varies by -82%, reducing margin by 23.0 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 19 k€, i.e. 3.2% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

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

588 285 €

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

484 455 €

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

32 760 €

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

18 558 €

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

18 766 €

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

5.5%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 1%. 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 74%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 5.6% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

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

0.756%

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

74.338%

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

5.563%

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

0.079

Asset age ratio (2020) ?
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

52.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
A.C.E TRAINING

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.76 2020
2017
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0
Med: 6.49
Q3: 71.72
Good -20 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the debt ratio of A.C.E TRAINING (0.76) 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
74.34% 2020
2017
2019
2020
Q1: 2.68%
Med: 29.09%
Q3: 57.81%
Excellent

In 2020, the financial autonomy of A.C.E TRAINING (74.3%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
0.08 years 2020
2017
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.57 years
Average -9 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the repayment capacity of A.C.E TRAINING (0.08) 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 361.06. 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

361.062

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
361.06 2020
2017
2019
2020
Q1: 131.48
Med: 226.89
Q3: 416.68
Good

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of A.C.E TRAINING (361.06) 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
2017
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.19x
Average

In 2020, the interest coverage of A.C.E TRAINING (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: 130 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 35 days. The gap of 95 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 112 days of revenue, i.e. 183 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2020, WCR increased by +309%, 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

182 992 €

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

130 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

35 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

112 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
A.C.E TRAINING

Positioning of A.C.E TRAINING in its sector

Comparison with sector Formation continue d'adultes

Valuation estimate

Based on 134 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of A.C.E TRAINING is estimated at 109 620 € (range 38 028€ - 275 319€). With an EBITDA of 32 760€, the sector multiple of 2.2x is applied. 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
38k€ 109k€ 275k€
109 620 € Range: 38 028€ - 275 319€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
32 760 € × 2.2x
Estimation 71 029 €
25 739€ - 184 737€
Revenue Multiple 30%
588 285 € × 0.36x
Estimation 210 276 €
70 156€ - 411 129€
Net Income Multiple 20%
18 766 € × 2.9x
Estimation 55 115 €
20 562€ - 298 062€

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 A.C.E TRAINING

What is the revenue of A.C.E TRAINING ?

The revenue of A.C.E TRAINING in 2020 is 588 k€.

Is A.C.E TRAINING profitable?

Yes, A.C.E TRAINING generated a net profit of 19 k€ in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of A.C.E TRAINING ?

The headquarters of A.C.E TRAINING is located in VERNON (27200), in the department Eure.

Where to find the tax return of A.C.E TRAINING ?

The tax return of A.C.E TRAINING 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 A.C.E TRAINING operate?

A.C.E TRAINING operates in the sector Formation continue d'adultes (NAF code 85.59A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.