AQUAL EUROPE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

AQUAL EUROPE is a French company founded 27 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux. Based in TARARE (69170), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 642 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 - AQUAL EUROPE (SIREN 419304472)
Indicator 2022 2021 2018
Revenue 642 373 € 673 556 € 210 194 €
Net income 132 701 € 234 310 € 24 896 €
EBITDA 186 482 € 206 695 € 52 098 €
Net margin 20.7% 34.8% 11.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, AQUAL EUROPE achieves revenue of 642 k€. Over the period 2018-2022, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +32.2%. Slight decline of -5% vs 2021. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 642 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 186 k€, representing 29.0% of 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 133 k€, i.e. 20.7% 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

642 373 €

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

642 373 €

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

186 482 €

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

189 530 €

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

132 701 €

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

29.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 57%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 57%. 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 1.7 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 20.1% 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 (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

56.716%

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

56.541%

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

20.118%

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

1.701

Solvency indicators evolution
AQUAL EUROPE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
56.72 2022
2018
2021
2022
Q1: 0.51
Med: 24.26
Q3: 115.89
Average -16 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the debt ratio of AQUAL EUROPE (56.72) 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
56.54% 2022
2018
2021
2022
Q1: 18.08%
Med: 52.89%
Q3: 84.23%
Good +21 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the financial autonomy of AQUAL EUROPE (56.5%) 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
1.7 years 2022
2018
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.34 years
Q3: 4.08 years
Average -16 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the repayment capacity of AQUAL EUROPE (1.70) 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 0.00. Alert: short-term debt exceeds current assets. Risk of payment difficulties without cash reinforcement. The interest coverage ratio (= EBIT / Interest expenses) is 4.7x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

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

0.0

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

4.719

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
0.0 2022
2018
2021
2022
Q1: 101.19
Med: 345.91
Q3: 1581.92
Watch

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of AQUAL EUROPE (0.00) 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
4.72x 2022
2018
2021
2022
Q1: -30.73x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.5x
Excellent

In 2022, the interest coverage of AQUAL EUROPE (4.7x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 18 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 18 days. WCR is negative (-38 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-221%), freeing up cash.

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

-68 175 €

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

0 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

18 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

-38 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
AQUAL EUROPE

Positioning of AQUAL EUROPE 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 AQUAL EUROPE is estimated at 722 337 € (range 477 949€ - 1 228 465€). With an EBITDA of 186 482€, 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
477k€ 722k€ 1228k€
722 337 € Range: 477 949€ - 1 228 465€
NAF 5 année 2022

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
186 482 € × 4.7x
Estimation 873 378 €
687 767€ - 1 463 304€
Revenue Multiple 30%
642 373 € × 0.65x
Estimation 415 128 €
100 970€ - 744 926€
Net Income Multiple 20%
132 701 € × 6.1x
Estimation 805 553 €
518 876€ - 1 366 678€

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 AQUAL EUROPE

What is the revenue of AQUAL EUROPE ?

The revenue of AQUAL EUROPE in 2022 is 642 k€.

Is AQUAL EUROPE profitable?

Yes, AQUAL EUROPE generated a net profit of 133 k€ in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of AQUAL EUROPE ?

The headquarters of AQUAL EUROPE is located in TARARE (69170), in the department Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of AQUAL EUROPE ?

The tax return of AQUAL EUROPE 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 AQUAL EUROPE operate?

AQUAL EUROPE 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.