ANSWER COMPAGNIE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ANSWER COMPAGNIE is a French company founded 17 years ago, specialized in the sector Autres intermédiaires du commerce en produits divers. Based in LYON (69004), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 954 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 - ANSWER COMPAGNIE (SIREN 511853608)
Indicator 2024 2023 2017
Revenue N/C 954 181 € 410 103 €
Net income -11 170 € 21 777 € 23 958 €
EBITDA N/C 28 485 € 41 696 €
Net margin N/C 2.3% 5.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, ANSWER COMPAGNIE records a net loss of 11 k€. This deficit will reduce equity on the balance sheet.

Net income (2024) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-11 170 €

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 33%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 59%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

Debt ratio (2024) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

33.078%

Financial autonomy (2024) ?
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

58.748%

Asset age ratio (2024) ?
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

26.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
33.08 2024
2017
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 6.15
Q3: 45.95
Average +9 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of ANSWER COMPAGNIE (33.08) 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
58.75% 2024
2017
2023
2024
Q1: 3.97%
Med: 34.0%
Q3: 67.32%
Good

In 2024, the financial autonomy of ANSWER COMPAGNIE (58.8%) 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
2.56 years 2023
2017
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.93 years
Watch +5 pts over 2 years

In 2023, the repayment capacity of ANSWER COMPAGNIE (2.56) 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 427.59. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2024) ?
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

427.588

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
427.59 2024
2017
2023
2024
Q1: 139.4
Med: 252.5
Q3: 584.37
Good +10 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of ANSWER COMPAGNIE (427.59) 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
7.88x 2023
2017
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.28x
Excellent

In 2023, the interest coverage of ANSWER COMPAGNIE (7.9x) 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.

Operating WCR (2024) ?
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

0 €

Customer credit (2024) ?
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

0 j

Supplier credit (2024) ?
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

0 j

Inventory turnover (2024) ?
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 and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of ANSWER COMPAGNIE in its sector

Comparison with sector Autres intermédiaires du commerce en produits divers

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Frequently asked questions about ANSWER COMPAGNIE

What is the revenue of ANSWER COMPAGNIE ?

The revenue of ANSWER COMPAGNIE in 2023 is 954 k€.

Is ANSWER COMPAGNIE profitable?

ANSWER COMPAGNIE recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of ANSWER COMPAGNIE ?

The headquarters of ANSWER COMPAGNIE is located in LYON (69004), in the department Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of ANSWER COMPAGNIE ?

The tax return of ANSWER COMPAGNIE 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 ANSWER COMPAGNIE operate?

ANSWER COMPAGNIE operates in the sector Autres intermédiaires du commerce en produits divers (NAF code 46.19B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.