ARCHE INFORMATIQUE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ARCHE INFORMATIQUE is a French company founded 31 years ago, specialized in the sector Conseil en systèmes et logiciels informatiques. Based in VILLENNES-SUR-SEINE (78670), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 2.0 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 - ARCHE INFORMATIQUE (SIREN 399808294)
Indicator 2017 2016
Revenue 2 026 719 € 1 788 999 €
Net income 87 307 € 81 021 €
EBITDA 75 486 € 37 158 €
Net margin 4.3% 4.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, ARCHE INFORMATIQUE achieves revenue of 2.0 M€. Vs 2016, growth of +13% (1.8 M€ -> 2.0 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 2.0 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 75 k€, representing 3.7% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 87 k€, i.e. 4.3% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2017) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

2 026 719 €

Gross margin (2017) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

2 026 719 €

EBITDA (2017) ?
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

75 486 €

EBIT (2017) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

115 069 €

Net income (2017) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

87 307 €

EBITDA margin (2017) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

3.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 8%. 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 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 2.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 2.4% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2017) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

8.341%

Financial autonomy (2017) ?
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

57.034%

Cash flow / Revenue (2017) ?
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

2.355%

Repayment capacity (2017) ?
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

2.219

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
8.34 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.26
Q3: 30.56
Average -8 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the debt ratio of ARCHE INFORMATIQUE (8.34) 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
57.03% 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 4.81%
Med: 31.03%
Q3: 57.62%
Good

In 2017, the financial autonomy of ARCHE INFORMATIQUE (57.0%) 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
2.22 years 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.4 years
Average

In 2017, the repayment capacity of ARCHE INFORMATIQUE (2.22) 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 263.72. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2017) ?
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

263.717

Interest coverage (2017) ?
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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
263.72 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 140.06
Med: 214.95
Q3: 385.83
Good

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of ARCHE INFORMATIQUE (263.72) 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
0.0x 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.6x
Average -50 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the interest coverage of ARCHE INFORMATIQUE (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. Average customer payment term: 93 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 78 days. The company must finance 15 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 41 days of revenue, i.e. 231 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2017) ?
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

230 641 €

Customer credit (2017) ?
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

93 j

Supplier credit (2017) ?
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

78 j

Inventory turnover (2017) ?
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 (2017) ?
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

41 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of ARCHE INFORMATIQUE in its sector

Comparison with sector Conseil en systèmes et logiciels informatiques

Valuation estimate

Based on 215 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of ARCHE INFORMATIQUE is estimated at 160 216 € (range 77 404€ - 416 794€). With an EBITDA of 75 486€, the sector multiple of 1.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.16x (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 2017
215 transactions
77k€ 160k€ 416k€
160 216 € Range: 77 404€ - 416 794€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
75 486 € × 1.0x
Estimation 73 723 €
27 846€ - 325 802€
Revenue Multiple 30%
2 026 719 € × 0.16x
Estimation 325 316 €
174 500€ - 594 240€
Net Income Multiple 20%
87 307 € × 1.5x
Estimation 128 800 €
55 657€ - 378 106€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 215 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...).

Similar companies (Conseil en systèmes et logiciels informatiques)

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Frequently asked questions about ARCHE INFORMATIQUE

What is the revenue of ARCHE INFORMATIQUE ?

The revenue of ARCHE INFORMATIQUE in 2017 is 2.0 M€.

Is ARCHE INFORMATIQUE profitable?

Yes, ARCHE INFORMATIQUE generated a net profit of 87 k€ in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of ARCHE INFORMATIQUE ?

The headquarters of ARCHE INFORMATIQUE is located in VILLENNES-SUR-SEINE (78670), in the department Yvelines.

Where to find the tax return of ARCHE INFORMATIQUE ?

The tax return of ARCHE INFORMATIQUE 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 ARCHE INFORMATIQUE operate?

ARCHE INFORMATIQUE operates in the sector Conseil en systèmes et logiciels informatiques (NAF code 62.02A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.