ARD : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ARD is a French company founded 7 years ago, specialized in the sector Travaux de plâtrerie. Based in STAINS (93240), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 335 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 - ARD (SIREN 851027763)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2020
Revenue 335 086 € 387 016 € 313 489 € 368 659 € 345 939 € 403 445 €
Net income 4 109 € 14 232 € -57 361 € 32 283 € 14 847 € -97 895 €
EBITDA 1 244 € 15 361 € -53 650 € 42 733 € 16 918 € -21 037 €
Net margin 1.2% 3.7% -18.3% 8.8% 4.3% -24.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, ARD achieves revenue of 335 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -4.5%). Significant drop of -13% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 335 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 1 k€, representing 0.4% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-13%), EBITDA varies by -92%, reducing margin by 3.6 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 4 k€, i.e. 1.2% 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

335 086 €

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

335 086 €

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

1 244 €

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

6 558 €

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

4 109 €

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

0.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 138%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 20%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

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

137.836%

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

19.907%

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

-0.362%

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

-19.755

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

25.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
137.84 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.38
Med: 14.82
Q3: 43.06
Watch +53 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of ARD (137.84) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
19.91% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 8.96%
Med: 33.57%
Q3: 53.73%
Average +11 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of ARD (19.9%) 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
-19.75 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.02 years
Q3: 0.73 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of ARD (-19.75) 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 183.44. 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 77.3x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

183.437

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

77.331

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
183.44 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 146.35
Med: 209.49
Q3: 309.1
Average +15 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of ARD (183.44) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Interest coverage
77.33x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.93x
Excellent +51 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of ARD (77.3x) 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: 54 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 11 days. The gap of 43 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 33 days of revenue, i.e. 31 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-100%), freeing up cash.

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

31 156 €

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

54 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

11 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

33 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of ARD in its sector

Comparison with sector Travaux de plâtrerie

Valuation estimate

Based on 65 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of ARD is estimated at 18 294 € (range 9 187€ - 26 469€). With an EBITDA of 1 244€, the sector multiple of 1.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.15x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
65 tx
9k€ 18k€ 26k€
18 294 € Range: 9 187€ - 26 469€
NAF 4 année 2024 Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 244 € × 1.6x
Estimation 1 930 €
1 197€ - 2 673€
Revenue Multiple 30%
335 086 € × 0.15x
Estimation 48 938 €
25 401€ - 63 888€
Net Income Multiple 20%
4 109 € × 3.2x
Estimation 13 241 €
4 844€ - 29 833€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 65 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 ARD

What is the revenue of ARD ?

The revenue of ARD in 2024 is 335 k€.

Is ARD profitable?

Yes, ARD generated a net profit of 4 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of ARD ?

The headquarters of ARD is located in STAINS (93240), in the department Seine-Saint-Denis.

Where to find the tax return of ARD ?

The tax return of ARD 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 ARD operate?

ARD operates in the sector Travaux de plâtrerie (NAF code 43.31Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.