ACTIVE SOLVER : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ACTIVE SOLVER is a French company founded 35 years ago, specialized in the sector Autres activités de nettoyage des bâtiments et nettoyage industriel. Based in PARIS (75009), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 208 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-18

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

Financial history - ACTIVE SOLVER (SIREN 380869339)
Indicator 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 208 472 € 222 374 € 216 147 €
Net income 173 € 7 035 € 19 668 €
EBITDA 1 623 € 7 429 € 43 273 €
Net margin 0.1% 3.2% 9.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, ACTIVE SOLVER achieves revenue of 208 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -1.8%). Slight decline of -6% vs 2017. After deducting consumption (7 k€), gross margin stands at 201 k€, i.e. a rate of 97%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 2 k€, representing 0.8% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-6%), EBITDA varies by -78%, reducing margin by 2.6 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 173 €, i.e. 0.1% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

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

208 472 €

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

201 328 €

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

1 623 €

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

251 €

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

173 €

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

0.8%

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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 70%. 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 1.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 0.5% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

1.062%

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

70.08%

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

0.523%

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

1.104

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

3.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
ACTIVE SOLVER

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
1.06 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.05
Med: 8.03
Q3: 43.08
Good

In 2018, the debt ratio of ACTIVE SOLVER (1.06) 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
70.08% 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 5.58%
Med: 28.72%
Q3: 52.67%
Excellent

In 2018, the financial autonomy of ACTIVE SOLVER (70.1%) 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
1.1 years 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.02 years
Q3: 0.81 years
Watch +25 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the repayment capacity of ACTIVE SOLVER (1.10) 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 338.25. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

338.254

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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
ACTIVE SOLVER

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
338.25 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 122.32
Med: 169.85
Q3: 261.43
Excellent

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of ACTIVE SOLVER (338.25) 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
0.0x 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.06x
Q3: 1.83x
Average

In 2018, the interest coverage of ACTIVE SOLVER (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: 79 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 28 days. The gap of 51 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Inventory turnover is 1 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 185 days of revenue, i.e. 107 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2018, WCR increased by +70%, 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

107 411 €

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

79 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

28 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

1 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

185 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ACTIVE SOLVER

Positioning of ACTIVE SOLVER in its sector

Comparison with sector Autres activités de nettoyage des bâtiments et nettoyage industriel

Valuation estimate

Based on 53 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of ACTIVE SOLVER is estimated at 24 231 € (range 10 037€ - 41 288€). With an EBITDA of 1 623€, the sector multiple of 2.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.35x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2018
53 tx
10k€ 24k€ 41k€
24 231 € Range: 10 037€ - 41 288€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 623 € × 2.6x
Estimation 4 147 €
1 673€ - 6 375€
Revenue Multiple 30%
208 472 € × 0.35x
Estimation 73 476 €
30 518€ - 126 276€
Net Income Multiple 20%
173 € × 3.3x
Estimation 578 €
227€ - 1 092€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 53 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 ACTIVE SOLVER

What is the revenue of ACTIVE SOLVER ?

The revenue of ACTIVE SOLVER in 2018 is 208 k€.

Is ACTIVE SOLVER profitable?

Yes, ACTIVE SOLVER generated a net profit of 173€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of ACTIVE SOLVER ?

The headquarters of ACTIVE SOLVER is located in PARIS (75009), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of ACTIVE SOLVER ?

The tax return of ACTIVE SOLVER 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 ACTIVE SOLVER operate?

ACTIVE SOLVER operates in the sector Autres activités de nettoyage des bâtiments et nettoyage industriel (NAF code 81.22Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.