Employees: NN (None)Legal category: SCA (commandite par actions)Size: PMECreation date: 2003-01-02 (23 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Activités des sociétés holdingLocation: MONTBONNOT-SAINT-MARTIN (38330), Isere
ARCOLE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
ARCOLE is a French company
founded 23 years ago,
specialized in the sector Activités des sociétés holding.
Based in MONTBONNOT-SAINT-MARTIN (38330),
this company of category PME
shows in 2024 a revenue of 162 k€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
In 2024, ARCOLE achieves revenue of 162 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -4.9%). Significant drop of -15% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (4 k€), gross margin stands at 158 k€, i.e. a rate of 98%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 124 k€, representing 76.6% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +8.7 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 669 k€, i.e. 412.9% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2024)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
162 001 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
158 305 €
EBITDA (2024)
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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
124 047 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
92 922 €
Net income (2024)
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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
668 860 €
EBITDA margin (2024)
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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
76.6%
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 6%. 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 92%. 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 0.8 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 122.2% 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)
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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
6.355%
Financial autonomy (2024)
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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
92.28%
Cash flow / Revenue (2024)
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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
122.212%
Repayment capacity (2024)
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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
0.777
Asset age ratio (2024)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2016
2017
2023
2024
Debt ratio
32.382
26.812
4.658
6.355
Financial autonomy
70.914
77.849
94.823
92.28
Repayment capacity
2.835
2.557
0.345
0.777
Cash flow / Revenue
50.298%
53.129%
137.377%
122.212%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
6.362024
2017
2023
2024
Q1: 0.01
Med: 8.77
Q3: 62.6
Good-10 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the debt ratio of ARCOLE (6.36) 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
92.28%2024
2017
2023
2024
Q1: 15.71%
Med: 62.26%
Q3: 91.3%
Excellent+8 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the financial autonomy of ARCOLE (92.3%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.
Repayment capacity
0.78 years2024
2017
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.09 years
Q3: 3.07 years
Average-9 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the repayment capacity of ARCOLE (0.78) 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 770.40. 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 36.4x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.
Liquidity ratio (2024)
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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
770.405
Interest coverage (2024)
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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
36.416
Liquidity indicators evolution ARCOLE
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Indicator
2016
2017
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
131.031
575.212
1980.579
770.405
Interest coverage
11.263
21.384
31.38
36.416
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
770.42024
2017
2023
2024
Q1: 138.65
Med: 681.09
Q3: 3914.52
Good
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of ARCOLE (770.40) 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
36.42x2024
2017
2023
2024
Q1: -74.77x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.0x
Excellent
In 2024, the interest coverage of ARCOLE (36.4x) 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: 21 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 39 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 18 days. Overall, WCR represents 53 days of revenue, i.e. 24 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +26%, requiring additional financing.
Operating WCR (2024)
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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
23 785 €
Customer credit (2024)
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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
21 j
Supplier credit (2024)
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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
39 j
Inventory turnover (2024)
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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
0 j
WCR in days of revenue (2024)
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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
53 j
WCR and payment terms evolution ARCOLE
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Indicator
2016
2017
2023
2024
Operating WCR
18 867 €
90 742 €
138 719 €
23 785 €
Inventory turnover (days)
0
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0
0
Customer payment term (days)
0
0
20
21
Supplier payment term (days)
45
59
54
39
Positioning of ARCOLE in its sector
Comparison with sector Activités des sociétés holding
Valuation estimate
Based on 54 transactions of similar company sales
in 2024,
the value of ARCOLE is estimated at
523 852 €
(range 193 134€ - 1 549 966€).
With an EBITDA of 124 047€, the sector multiple of 4.8x is applied.
The price/revenue ratio is 0.59x
(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. Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.
Estimated enterprise value2024
54 tx
193k€523k€1549k€
523 852 €Range: 193 134€ - 1 549 966€
NAF 5 année 2024
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
124 047 €×4.8x
Estimation599 873 €
101 544€ - 1 033 756€
Revenue Multiple30%
162 001 €×0.59x
Estimation95 382 €
59 339€ - 113 391€
Net Income Multiple20%
668 860 €×1.5x
Estimation976 510 €
622 802€ - 4 995 355€
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 54 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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Yes, ARCOLE generated a net profit of 669 k€ in 2024.
Where is the headquarters of ARCOLE ?
The headquarters of ARCOLE is located in MONTBONNOT-SAINT-MARTIN (38330), in the department Isere.
Where to find the tax return of ARCOLE ?
The tax return of ARCOLE 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 ARCOLE operate?
ARCOLE operates in the sector Activités des sociétés holding (NAF code 64.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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