AJS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

AJS is a French company founded 9 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux. Based in CHOLET (49300), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 1.0 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-25

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

Financial history - AJS (SIREN 823929740)
Indicator 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018
Revenue 1 000 000 € 1 002 000 € 1 000 000 € 1 000 000 € 1 000 000 €
Net income 3 199 263 € 872 773 € 468 002 € 268 582 € 239 711 €
EBITDA 341 693 € 388 434 € 433 226 € 169 558 € 100 905 €
Net margin 319.9% 87.1% 46.8% 26.9% 24.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, AJS achieves revenue of 1.0 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: 0.0%). Slight decline of -0% vs 2021. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 1.0 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 342 k€, representing 34.2% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-0%), EBITDA varies by -12%, reducing margin by 4.6 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 3.2 M€, i.e. 319.9% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2022) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

1 000 000 €

Gross margin (2022) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

1 000 000 €

EBITDA (2022) ?
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

341 693 €

EBIT (2022) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

292 135 €

Net income (2022) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

3 199 263 €

EBITDA margin (2022) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

34.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 13%. 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 84%. 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 0.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 324.9% 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 (2022) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

13.149%

Financial autonomy (2022) ?
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

83.708%

Cash flow / Revenue (2022) ?
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

324.882%

Repayment capacity (2022) ?
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

0.253

Asset age ratio (2022) ?
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

70.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
AJS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
13.15 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.51
Med: 24.24
Q3: 115.85
Good -19 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the debt ratio of AJS (13.15) 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
83.71% 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 18.08%
Med: 52.9%
Q3: 84.23%
Good +22 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the financial autonomy of AJS (83.7%) 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
0.25 years 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.34 years
Q3: 4.08 years
Good -23 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the repayment capacity of AJS (0.25) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 1027.69. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months. The interest coverage ratio (= EBIT / Interest expenses) is 5.7x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2022) ?
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

1027.692

Interest coverage (2022) ?
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

5.659

Liquidity indicators evolution
AJS

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
1027.69 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 101.19
Med: 345.91
Q3: 1580.14
Good +13 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of AJS (1027.69) 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
5.66x 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: -30.73x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.5x
Excellent

In 2022, the interest coverage of AJS (5.7x) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. High coverage means financial charges weigh little on profitability.

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: 288 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 71 days. The gap of 217 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 1240 days of revenue, i.e. 3.4 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2018-2022, WCR increased by +876%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2022) ?
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

3 445 360 €

Customer credit (2022) ?
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

288 j

Supplier credit (2022) ?
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

71 j

Inventory turnover (2022) ?
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 (2022) ?
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

1240 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
AJS

Positioning of AJS in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des sièges sociaux

Valuation estimate

Based on 107 transactions of similar company sales in 2022, the value of AJS is estimated at 4 878 208 € (range 3 179 154€ - 8 278 302€). With an EBITDA of 341 693€, the sector multiple of 4.7x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.65x (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 2022
107 transactions
3179k€ 4878k€ 8278k€
4 878 208 € Range: 3 179 154€ - 8 278 302€
NAF 5 année 2022

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
341 693 € × 4.7x
Estimation 1 600 299 €
1 260 203€ - 2 681 228€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 000 000 € × 0.65x
Estimation 646 241 €
157 183€ - 1 159 647€
Net Income Multiple 20%
3 199 263 € × 6.1x
Estimation 19 420 931 €
12 509 490€ - 32 948 974€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 107 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 AJS

What is the revenue of AJS ?

The revenue of AJS in 2022 is 1.0 M€.

Is AJS profitable?

Yes, AJS generated a net profit of 3.2 M€ in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of AJS ?

The headquarters of AJS is located in CHOLET (49300), in the department Maine-et-Loire.

Where to find the tax return of AJS ?

The tax return of AJS 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 AJS operate?

AJS operates in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux (NAF code 70.10Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.