AGENCE CONTINENTALE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

AGENCE CONTINENTALE is a French company founded 48 years ago, specialized in the sector Location de logements. Based in NANTES (44000), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 32 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 - AGENCE CONTINENTALE (SIREN 312576838)
Indicator 2021 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 32 215 € 33 300 € 32 058 € 32 943 € 29 395 €
Net income 7 142 € 15 224 € 9 254 € 12 072 € 4 051 €
EBITDA -26 083 € -16 266 € -22 994 € -17 697 € -27 561 €
Net margin 22.2% 45.7% 28.9% 36.6% 13.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, AGENCE CONTINENTALE achieves revenue of 32 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 5 years (CAGR: +1.8%). Slight decline of -3% vs 2019. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 32 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -26 k€, representing -81.0% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-3%), EBITDA varies by -60%, reducing margin by 32.1 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 7 k€, i.e. 22.2% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2021) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

32 215 €

Gross margin (2021) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

32 215 €

EBITDA (2021) ?
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

-26 083 €

EBIT (2021) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-29 607 €

Net income (2021) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

7 142 €

EBITDA margin (2021) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-81.0%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 110%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 47%. 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 44.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 33.1% 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 (2021) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

109.954%

Financial autonomy (2021) ?
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

46.703%

Cash flow / Revenue (2021) ?
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

33.087%

Repayment capacity (2021) ?
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

44.001

Asset age ratio (2021) ?
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

34.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
AGENCE CONTINENTALE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
109.95 2021
2018
2019
2021
Q1: -311.81
Med: 0.0
Q3: 119.44
Average

In 2021, the debt ratio of AGENCE CONTINENTALE (109.95) 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
46.7% 2021
2018
2019
2021
Q1: 0.03%
Med: 43.93%
Q3: 98.52%
Good

In 2021, the financial autonomy of AGENCE CONTINENTALE (46.7%) 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
44.0 years 2021
2018
2019
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.2 years
Q3: 15.28 years
Average

In 2021, the repayment capacity of AGENCE CONTINENTALE (44.00) 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 418.08. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2021) ?
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

418.084

Interest coverage (2021) ?
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
418.08 2021
2018
2019
2021
Q1: 11.2
Med: 131.36
Q3: 722.35
Good

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of AGENCE CONTINENTALE (418.08) 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 2021
2018
2019
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 18.13x
Average

In 2021, the interest coverage of AGENCE CONTINENTALE (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: 3 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 47 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 44 days of the operating cycle (retail model). WCR is negative (-138 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-785%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2021) ?
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

-12 358 €

Customer credit (2021) ?
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

3 j

Supplier credit (2021) ?
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

47 j

Inventory turnover (2021) ?
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 (2021) ?
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

-138 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
AGENCE CONTINENTALE

Positioning of AGENCE CONTINENTALE in its sector

Comparison with sector Location de logements

Valuation estimate

Based on 178 transactions of similar company sales in 2021, the value of AGENCE CONTINENTALE is estimated at 32 152 € (range 12 467€ - 76 369€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.70x (in line with sector norms). 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 2021
178 transactions
12k€ 32k€ 76k€
32 152 € Range: 12 467€ - 76 369€
NAF 5 année 2021

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
32 215 € × 0.70x
Estimation 22 529 €
7 882€ - 59 317€
Net Income Multiple 20%
7 142 € × 6.5x
Estimation 46 587 €
19 345€ - 101 948€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 178 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 CONTINENTALE

What is the revenue of AGENCE CONTINENTALE ?

The revenue of AGENCE CONTINENTALE in 2021 is 32 k€.

Is AGENCE CONTINENTALE profitable?

Yes, AGENCE CONTINENTALE generated a net profit of 7 k€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of AGENCE CONTINENTALE ?

The headquarters of AGENCE CONTINENTALE is located in NANTES (44000), in the department Loire-Atlantique.

Where to find the tax return of AGENCE CONTINENTALE ?

The tax return of AGENCE CONTINENTALE 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 CONTINENTALE operate?

AGENCE CONTINENTALE operates in the sector Location de logements (NAF code 68.20A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.