AGENCE CARAMEL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

AGENCE CARAMEL is a French company founded 25 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des agences de publicité. Based in PARIS (75002), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 865 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 - AGENCE CARAMEL (SIREN 435181979)
Indicator 2018 2017
Revenue 865 009 € 1 624 913 €
Net income -139 723 € 73 413 €
EBITDA -108 140 € 111 778 €
Net margin -16.2% 4.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, AGENCE CARAMEL achieves revenue of 865 k€. Significant drop of -47% vs 2017. After deducting consumption (5 k€), gross margin stands at 860 k€, i.e. a rate of 99%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -108 k€, representing -12.5% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-47%), EBITDA varies by -197%, reducing margin by 19.4 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -140 k€ (-16.2% 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

865 009 €

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

859 961 €

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

-108 140 €

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

-143 070 €

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

-139 723 €

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

-12.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 129%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 26%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

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

129.296%

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

26.082%

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

-12.993%

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

-2.264

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

69.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
129.3 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0
Med: 6.0
Q3: 40.77
Average

In 2018, the debt ratio of AGENCE CARAMEL (129.30) 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
26.08% 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 9.95%
Med: 35.16%
Q3: 58.05%
Average -26 pts over 2 years

In 2018, the financial autonomy of AGENCE CARAMEL (26.1%) 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
-2.26 years 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.8 years
Excellent -50 pts over 2 years

In 2018, the repayment capacity of AGENCE CARAMEL (-2.26) 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 205.15. 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

205.152

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

-0.639

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
205.15 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 125.81
Med: 189.58
Q3: 312.91
Good -22 pts over 2 years

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of AGENCE CARAMEL (205.15) 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
-0.64x 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.4x
Average -50 pts over 2 years

In 2018, the interest coverage of AGENCE CARAMEL (-0.6x) 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: 64 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 76 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 12 days. Inventory turnover is 6 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 136 days of revenue, i.e. 327 k€ to permanently finance.

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

326 774 €

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

64 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

76 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

6 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

136 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of AGENCE CARAMEL in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des agences de publicité

Valuation estimate

Based on 68 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of AGENCE CARAMEL is estimated at 194 161 € (range 80 470€ - 330 500€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.22x (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
68 tx
80k€ 194k€ 330k€
194 161 € Range: 80 470€ - 330 500€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
865 009 € × 0.22x = 194 162 €
Range: 80 471€ - 330 501€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 68 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 AGENCE CARAMEL

What is the revenue of AGENCE CARAMEL ?

The revenue of AGENCE CARAMEL in 2018 is 865 k€.

Is AGENCE CARAMEL profitable?

AGENCE CARAMEL recorded a net loss in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of AGENCE CARAMEL ?

The headquarters of AGENCE CARAMEL is located in PARIS (75002), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of AGENCE CARAMEL ?

The tax return of AGENCE CARAMEL 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 AGENCE CARAMEL operate?

AGENCE CARAMEL operates in the sector Activités des agences de publicité (NAF code 73.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.