Employees: 12 (2023.0)Legal category: SCA (commandite par actions)Size: PMECreation date: 2006-01-02 (20 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Activités des agences de publicitéLocation: GRASSE (06130), Alpes-Maritimes
APS COMMUNICATION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
APS COMMUNICATION is a French company
founded 20 years ago,
specialized in the sector Activités des agences de publicité.
Based in GRASSE (06130),
this company of category PME
shows in 2025 a revenue of 5.3 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
Financial history - APS COMMUNICATION (SIREN 487912586)
Indicator
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
Revenue
5 341 265 €
5 761 231 €
6 039 221 €
6 054 327 €
5 376 114 €
5 389 806 €
5 025 628 €
3 682 431 €
2 939 023 €
2 006 223 €
Net income
69 966 €
60 449 €
120 506 €
113 741 €
269 250 €
333 906 €
311 443 €
100 818 €
80 782 €
42 387 €
EBITDA
144 510 €
99 764 €
126 301 €
171 374 €
388 394 €
467 304 €
458 846 €
179 038 €
158 814 €
171 546 €
Net margin
1.3%
1.0%
2.0%
1.9%
5.0%
6.2%
6.2%
2.7%
2.7%
2.1%
Revenue and income statement
In 2025, APS COMMUNICATION achieves revenue of 5.3 M€. Over the period 2016-2025, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +11.5%. Slight decline of -7% vs 2024. After deducting consumption (800 k€), gross margin stands at 4.5 M€, i.e. a rate of 85%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 145 k€, representing 2.7% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 70 k€, i.e. 1.3% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2025)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
5 341 265 €
Gross margin (2025)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
4 541 439 €
EBITDA (2025)
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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
144 510 €
EBIT (2025)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
125 942 €
Net income (2025)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
69 966 €
EBITDA margin (2025)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
2.7%
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 7%. 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 36%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.7 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 2.0% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.
Debt ratio (2025)
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Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low 50-100% : Moderate > 100% : High
7.284%
Financial autonomy (2025)
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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
36.366%
Cash flow / Revenue (2025)
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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
2.042%
Repayment capacity (2025)
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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
0.691
Asset age ratio (2025)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Debt ratio
9.144
11.21
50.375
12.295
124.193
92.327
99.922
37.277
18.417
7.284
Financial autonomy
14.922
15.433
16.227
22.489
21.261
21.169
17.749
23.3
31.148
36.366
Repayment capacity
0.409
0.197
1.191
0.352
3.091
3.111
5.589
4.115
2.28
0.691
Cash flow / Revenue
2.278%
4.685%
4.083%
4.64%
5.974%
4.806%
2.126%
1.334%
0.598%
2.042%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
7.282025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 0.04
Med: 9.23
Q3: 45.97
Good-21 pts over 3 years
In 2025, the debt ratio of APS COMMUNICATION (7.28) 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
36.37%2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 18.02%
Med: 39.91%
Q3: 65.06%
Average+5 pts over 3 years
In 2025, the financial autonomy of APS COMMUNICATION (36.4%) 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
0.69 years2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.05 years
Q3: 1.72 years
Average-15 pts over 3 years
In 2025, the repayment capacity of APS COMMUNICATION (0.69) 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 133.51. 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 7.5x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.
Liquidity ratio (2025)
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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
133.51
Interest coverage (2025)
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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
7.456
Liquidity indicators evolution APS COMMUNICATION
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Liquidity ratio
107.966
120.784
104.588
117.256
174.533
151.19
134.774
129.909
131.27
133.51
Interest coverage
1.157
0.36
0.194
0.398
0.069
0.234
1.583
1.447
10.299
7.456
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
133.512025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 140.75
Med: 218.9
Q3: 392.94
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In 2025, the liquidity ratio of APS COMMUNICATION (133.51) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.
Interest coverage
7.46x2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.81x
Excellent
In 2025, the interest coverage of APS COMMUNICATION (7.5x) 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: 70 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 84 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 14 days. Inventory turnover is 16 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 91 days of revenue, i.e. 1.4 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2025, WCR increased by +518%, requiring additional financing.
Operating WCR (2025)
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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
1 355 186 €
Customer credit (2025)
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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
70 j
Supplier credit (2025)
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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
84 j
Inventory turnover (2025)
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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
16 j
WCR in days of revenue (2025)
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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
91 j
WCR and payment terms evolution APS COMMUNICATION
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Operating WCR
219 320 €
205 643 €
560 982 €
604 332 €
727 570 €
701 475 €
1 539 676 €
1 708 616 €
1 356 482 €
1 355 186 €
Inventory turnover (days)
22
18
18
13
10
6
26
20
32
16
Customer payment term (days)
125
93
79
83
54
81
92
97
50
70
Supplier payment term (days)
66
56
83
83
75
89
86
97
87
84
Positioning of APS COMMUNICATION 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 APS COMMUNICATION is estimated at
608 025 €
(range 228 547€ - 1 582 792€).
With an EBITDA of 144 510€, the sector multiple of 2.9x is applied.
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 value2025
68 tx
228k€608k€1582k€
608 025 €Range: 228 547€ - 1 582 792€
NAF 5 all-time
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
144 510 €×2.9x
Estimation415 187 €
119 814€ - 1 634 404€
Revenue Multiple30%
5 341 265 €×0.22x
Estimation1 198 910 €
496 892€ - 2 040 779€
Net Income Multiple20%
69 966 €×2.9x
Estimation203 795 €
97 863€ - 766 784€
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 APS COMMUNICATION
What is the revenue of APS COMMUNICATION ?
The revenue of APS COMMUNICATION in 2025 is 5.3 M€.
Is APS COMMUNICATION profitable?
Yes, APS COMMUNICATION generated a net profit of 70 k€ in 2025.
Where is the headquarters of APS COMMUNICATION ?
The headquarters of APS COMMUNICATION is located in GRASSE (06130), in the department Alpes-Maritimes.
Where to find the tax return of APS COMMUNICATION ?
The tax return of APS COMMUNICATION 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 APS COMMUNICATION operate?
APS COMMUNICATION 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.
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