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ADVANTAGE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ADVANTAGE is a French company founded 35 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de détail d'habillement en magasin spécialisé. Based in SAINT CLEMENT DE RIVIERE (34980), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 181 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 - ADVANTAGE (SIREN 378604086)
Indicator 2017
Revenue 180 623 €
Net income -7 840 €
EBITDA -7 769 €
Net margin -4.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, ADVANTAGE achieves revenue of 181 k€. After deducting consumption (83 k€), gross margin stands at 98 k€, i.e. a rate of 54%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -8 k€, representing -4.3% of revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -8 k€ (-4.3% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2017) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

180 623 €

Gross margin (2017) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

97 782 €

EBITDA (2017) ?
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

-7 769 €

EBIT (2017) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-7 673 €

Net income (2017) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-7 840 €

EBITDA margin (2017) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-4.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 31%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 58%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

Debt ratio (2017) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

30.876%

Financial autonomy (2017) ?
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

57.868%

Cash flow / Revenue (2017) ?
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

-4.43%

Repayment capacity (2017) ?
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

-3.831

Asset age ratio (2017) ?
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

72.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
ADVANTAGE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
30.88 2017
2017
Q1: 0.11
Med: 29.2
Q3: 141.54
Average

In 2017, the debt ratio of ADVANTAGE (30.88) 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
57.87% 2017
2017
Q1: 9.67%
Med: 34.76%
Q3: 61.2%
Good

In 2017, the financial autonomy of ADVANTAGE (57.9%) 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
-3.83 years 2017
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.09 years
Q3: 2.68 years
Excellent

In 2017, the repayment capacity of ADVANTAGE (-3.83) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 250.31. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2017) ?
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

250.315

Interest coverage (2017) ?
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
ADVANTAGE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
250.31 2017
2017
Q1: 82.27
Med: 146.12
Q3: 266.01
Good

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of ADVANTAGE (250.31) 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
0.0x 2017
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.11x
Q3: 5.85x
Average

In 2017, the interest coverage of ADVANTAGE (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: 1 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 80 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 79 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 97 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 105 days of revenue, i.e. 53 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2017) ?
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

52 762 €

Customer credit (2017) ?
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

1 j

Supplier credit (2017) ?
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

80 j

Inventory turnover (2017) ?
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

97 j

WCR in days of revenue (2017) ?
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

105 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ADVANTAGE

Positioning of ADVANTAGE in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de détail d'habillement en magasin spécialisé

Valuation estimate

Based on 123 transactions of similar company sales in 2017, the value of ADVANTAGE is estimated at 52 228 € (range 25 705€ - 120 256€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.29x (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 2017
123 transactions
25k€ 52k€ 120k€
52 228 € Range: 25 705€ - 120 256€
NAF 5 année 2017

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
180 623 € × 0.29x = 52 229 €
Range: 25 706€ - 120 257€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 123 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...).

Similar companies (Commerce de détail d'habillement en magasin spécialisé)

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Frequently asked questions about ADVANTAGE

What is the revenue of ADVANTAGE ?

The revenue of ADVANTAGE in 2017 is 181 k€.

Is ADVANTAGE profitable?

ADVANTAGE recorded a net loss in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of ADVANTAGE ?

The headquarters of ADVANTAGE is located in SAINT CLEMENT DE RIVIERE (34980), in the department Herault.

Where to find the tax return of ADVANTAGE ?

The tax return of ADVANTAGE 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 ADVANTAGE operate?

ADVANTAGE operates in the sector Commerce de détail d'habillement en magasin spécialisé (NAF code 47.71Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.