ARC A.M : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ARC A.M is a French company founded 10 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce d'alimentation générale. Based in LE BLANC-MESNIL (93150), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 622 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

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

Financial history - ARC A.M (SIREN 819394453)
Indicator 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 621 573 € 461 285 € 360 792 €
Net income 25 002 € 15 252 € 12 758 €
EBITDA 32 079 € 25 022 € 20 329 €
Net margin 4.0% 3.3% 3.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, ARC A.M achieves revenue of 622 k€. Over the period 2016-2018, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +31.3%. Vs 2017, growth of +35% (461 k€ -> 622 k€). After deducting consumption (545 k€), gross margin stands at 77 k€, i.e. a rate of 12%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 32 k€, representing 5.2% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 25 k€, i.e. 4.0% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2018) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

621 573 €

Gross margin (2018) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

76 730 €

EBITDA (2018) ?
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

32 079 €

EBIT (2018) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

25 002 €

Net income (2018) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

25 002 €

EBITDA margin (2018) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

5.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 0%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Cash flow represents 5.2% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2018) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.0%

Financial autonomy (2018) ?
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

0.0%

Cash flow / Revenue (2018) ?
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

5.161%

Repayment capacity (2018) ?
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

0.0

Asset age ratio (2018) ?
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

45.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
ARC A.M

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0
Med: 26.11
Q3: 133.63
Excellent

In 2018, the debt ratio of ARC A.M (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
0.0% 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 3.83%
Med: 25.22%
Q3: 53.76%
Average

In 2018, the financial autonomy of ARC A.M (0.0%) 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
0.0 years 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.01 years
Q3: 1.69 years
Excellent

In 2018, the repayment capacity of ARC A.M (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 1065.30. 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 0.0x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2018) ?
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

1065.299

Interest coverage (2018) ?
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

0.003

Liquidity indicators evolution
ARC A.M

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
1065.3 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 73.69
Med: 125.26
Q3: 207.3
Excellent +40 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of ARC A.M (1065.30) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
0.0x 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.03x
Q3: 4.44x
Average

In 2018, the interest coverage of ARC A.M (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. Inventory turnover is 13 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 10 days of revenue, i.e. 17 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2018, WCR increased by +233%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2018) ?
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

16 739 €

Customer credit (2018) ?
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 (2018) ?
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 (2018) ?
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

13 j

WCR in days of revenue (2018) ?
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

10 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of ARC A.M in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce d'alimentation générale

Valuation estimate

Based on 341 transactions of similar company sales in 2018, the value of ARC A.M is estimated at 200 620 € (range 105 957€ - 378 592€). With an EBITDA of 32 079€, the sector multiple of 7.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.26x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2018
341 transactions
105k€ 200k€ 378k€
200 620 € Range: 105 957€ - 378 592€
NAF 5 année 2018

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
32 079 € × 7.0x
Estimation 224 282 €
121 803€ - 416 211€
Revenue Multiple 30%
621 573 € × 0.26x
Estimation 159 692 €
98 840€ - 261 680€
Net Income Multiple 20%
25 002 € × 8.1x
Estimation 202 861 €
77 020€ - 459 913€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 341 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 ARC A.M

What is the revenue of ARC A.M ?

The revenue of ARC A.M in 2018 is 622 k€.

Is ARC A.M profitable?

Yes, ARC A.M generated a net profit of 25 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of ARC A.M ?

The headquarters of ARC A.M is located in LE BLANC-MESNIL (93150), in the department Seine-Saint-Denis.

Where to find the tax return of ARC A.M ?

The tax return of ARC A.M 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 ARC A.M operate?

ARC A.M operates in the sector Commerce d'alimentation générale (NAF code 47.11B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.