ARCANE ARCHITECTES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ARCANE ARCHITECTES is a French company founded 38 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités d'architecture . Based in GRENOBLE (38100), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 4.4 M€. 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 - ARCANE ARCHITECTES (SIREN 342007234)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 4 387 222 € 3 536 626 € 3 596 173 € 3 471 633 € 3 084 330 € 2 830 093 € 2 357 360 € 2 130 731 € 2 043 755 € 1 881 893 €
Net income 763 443 € 411 877 € 234 390 € 203 337 € 227 297 € 244 426 € 151 439 € 111 830 € 60 144 € 46 901 €
EBITDA 1 015 403 € 434 999 € 347 208 € 235 428 € 286 042 € 341 564 € 148 147 € 133 091 € 122 330 € 29 908 €
Net margin 17.4% 11.6% 6.5% 5.9% 7.4% 8.6% 6.4% 5.2% 2.9% 2.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, ARCANE ARCHITECTES achieves revenue of 4.4 M€. Over the period 2015-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +9.9%. Vs 2023, growth of +24% (3.5 M€ -> 4.4 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 4.4 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 1.0 M€, representing 23.1% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +10.8 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 763 k€, i.e. 17.4% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

4 387 222 €

Gross margin (2024) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

4 387 222 €

EBITDA (2024) ?
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

1 015 403 €

EBIT (2024) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

998 329 €

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

763 443 €

EBITDA margin (2024) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

23.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 2%. 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 50%. 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 0.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 17.7% 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 (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

2.178%

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

50.155%

Cash flow / Revenue (2024) ?
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

17.678%

Repayment capacity (2024) ?
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

0.026

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

29.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
2.18 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.8
Med: 13.23
Q3: 46.49
Good

In 2024, the debt ratio of ARCANE ARCHITECTES (2.18) 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
50.16% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 19.87%
Med: 47.77%
Q3: 67.82%
Good -17 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of ARCANE ARCHITECTES (50.2%) 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
0.03 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.02 years
Q3: 1.15 years
Average +14 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of ARCANE ARCHITECTES (0.03) 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 167.69. 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 0.1x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

167.692

Interest coverage (2024) ?
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

0.11

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
167.69 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 169.57
Med: 265.68
Q3: 434.99
Watch -18 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of ARCANE ARCHITECTES (167.69) 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
0.11x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.16x
Good -23 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of ARCANE ARCHITECTES (0.1x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 39 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 64 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 25 days. Overall, WCR represents 40 days of revenue, i.e. 485 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2015-2024, WCR increased by +73%, requiring additional financing.

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

484 788 €

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

39 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

64 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 in days of revenue (2024) ?
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

40 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of ARCANE ARCHITECTES in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités d'architecture

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (22 transactions). This range of 1 036 272€ to 2 244 413€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
1036k€ 1323k€ 2244k€
1 323 879 € Range: 1 036 272€ - 2 244 413€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 22 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 ARCANE ARCHITECTES

What is the revenue of ARCANE ARCHITECTES ?

The revenue of ARCANE ARCHITECTES in 2024 is 4.4 M€.

Is ARCANE ARCHITECTES profitable?

Yes, ARCANE ARCHITECTES generated a net profit of 763 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of ARCANE ARCHITECTES ?

The headquarters of ARCANE ARCHITECTES is located in GRENOBLE (38100), in the department Isere.

Where to find the tax return of ARCANE ARCHITECTES ?

The tax return of ARCANE ARCHITECTES 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 ARCANE ARCHITECTES operate?

ARCANE ARCHITECTES operates in the sector Activités d'architecture (NAF code 71.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.